test_run
Execute test files with optional parallel execution to validate code and identify issues.
Instructions
Execute test suite
Input Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| testFiles | Yes | Test files to run | |
| parallel | No | Run tests in parallel |
Execute test files with optional parallel execution to validate code and identify issues.
Execute test suite
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| testFiles | Yes | Test files to run | |
| parallel | No | Run tests in parallel |
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For a tool with 2 parameters and no output schema, the description is too minimal. It fails to explain return values, behavior when tests run, or error handling, leaving significant gaps.
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Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.
Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?
The description 'Execute test suite' uses a specific verb 'Execute' and resource 'test suite', clearly distinguishing it from sibling tools like 'suggest_tests' or 'test_select'.
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