What is characterization-testing?

Ideal for Refactoring Agents needing to ensure legacy code stability through characterization testing Creates characterization tests to capture existing behavior before refactoring. Use when writing char tests, creating golden tests, preparing for refactoring, or preserving legacy code behavior.

How do I install characterization-testing?

Run the command: npx killer-skills add 3balljugglerYu/ai_coordinate/characterization-testing. It works with Cursor, Windsurf, VS Code, Claude Code, and 19+ other IDEs.

What are the use cases for characterization-testing?

Key use cases include: Creating characterization tests for legacy code, Ensuring refactoring does not introduce regressions, Capturing current behavior of existing code before major updates.

Which IDEs are compatible with characterization-testing?

This skill is compatible with Cursor, Windsurf, VS Code, Trae, Claude Code, OpenClaw, Aider, Codex, OpenCode, Goose, Cline, Roo Code, Kiro, Augment Code, Continue, GitHub Copilot, Sourcegraph Cody, and Amazon Q Developer. Use the Killer-Skills CLI for universal one-command installation.

Are there any limitations for characterization-testing?

Requires access to existing codebase. Limited to testing current behavior, not correctness. May not be effective for code with rapidly changing specifications.

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Name: characterization-testing
Availability: InStock
Author: 3balljugglerYu