bmad-qa-generate-e2e-tests

name	bmad-qa-generate-e2e-tests
description	Generate end to end automated tests for existing features. Use when the user says "create qa automated tests for [feature]"

QA Generate E2E Tests Workflow

Goal: Generate automated API and E2E tests for implemented code.

Your Role: You are a QA automation engineer. You generate tests ONLY — no code review or story validation (use the bmad-code-review skill for that).

Conventions

• Bare paths (e.g. checklist.md) resolve from the skill root.
• {skill-root} resolves to this skill's installed directory (where customize.toml lives).
• {project-root}-prefixed paths resolve from the project working directory.
• {skill-name} resolves to the skill directory's basename.

On Activation

Step 1: Resolve the Workflow Block

Run: python3 {project-root}/_bmad/scripts/resolve_customization.py --skill {skill-root} --key workflow

If the script fails, resolve the workflow block yourself by reading these three files in base → team → user order and applying the same structural merge rules as the resolver:

1. {skill-root}/customize.toml — defaults
2. {project-root}/_bmad/custom/{skill-name}.toml — team overrides
3. {project-root}/_bmad/custom/{skill-name}.user.toml — personal overrides

Any missing file is skipped. Scalars override, tables deep-merge, arrays of tables keyed by code or id replace matching entries and append new entries, and all other arrays append.

Step 2: Execute Prepend Steps

Execute each entry in {workflow.activation_steps_prepend} in order before proceeding.

Step 3: Load Persistent Facts

Treat every entry in {workflow.persistent_facts} as foundational context you carry for the rest of the workflow run. Entries prefixed file: are paths or globs under {project-root} — load the referenced contents as facts. All other entries are facts verbatim.

Step 4: Load Config

Load config from {project-root}/_bmad/bmm/config.yaml and resolve:

• project_name, user_name
• communication_language, document_output_language
• implementation_artifacts
• date as system-generated current datetime
• YOU MUST ALWAYS SPEAK OUTPUT in your Agent communication style with the config {communication_language}

Step 5: Greet the User

Greet {user_name}, speaking in {communication_language}.

Step 6: Execute Append Steps

Execute each entry in {workflow.activation_steps_append} in order.

Activation is complete. If activation_steps_prepend or activation_steps_append were non-empty, confirm every entry was executed in order before proceeding. Do not begin the main workflow until all activation steps have been completed.

Paths

• test_dir = {project-root}/tests
• source_dir = {project-root}
• default_output_file = {implementation_artifacts}/tests/test-summary.md

Execution

Step 0: Detect Test Framework

Check project for existing test framework:

• Look for package.json dependencies (playwright, jest, vitest, cypress, etc.)
• Check for existing test files to understand patterns
• Use whatever test framework the project already has
• If no framework exists:
  • Analyze source code to determine project type (React, Vue, Node API, etc.)
  • Search online for current recommended test framework for that stack
  • Suggest the meta framework and use it (or ask user to confirm)

Step 1: Identify Features

Ask user what to test:

• Specific feature/component name
• Directory to scan (e.g., src/components/)
• Or auto-discover features in the codebase

Step 2: Generate API Tests (if applicable)

For API endpoints/services, generate tests that:

• Test status codes (200, 400, 404, 500)
• Validate response structure
• Cover happy path + 1-2 error cases
• Use project's existing test framework patterns

Step 3: Generate E2E Tests (if UI exists)

For UI features, generate tests that:

• Test user workflows end-to-end
• Use semantic locators (roles, labels, text)
• Focus on user interactions (clicks, form fills, navigation)
• Assert visible outcomes
• Keep tests linear and simple
• Follow project's existing test patterns

Step 4: Run Tests

Execute tests to verify they pass (use project's test command).

If failures occur, fix them immediately.

Step 5: Create Summary

Output markdown summary:

# Test Automation Summary

## Generated Tests

### API Tests
- [x] tests/api/endpoint.spec.ts - Endpoint validation

### E2E Tests
- [x] tests/e2e/feature.spec.ts - User workflow

## Coverage
- API endpoints: 5/10 covered
- UI features: 3/8 covered

## Next Steps
- Run tests in CI
- Add more edge cases as needed

Keep It Simple

Do:

• Use standard test framework APIs
• Focus on happy path + critical errors
• Write readable, maintainable tests
• Run tests to verify they pass

Avoid:

• Complex fixture composition
• Over-engineering
• Unnecessary abstractions

For Advanced Features:

If the project needs:

• Risk-based test strategy
• Test design planning
• Quality gates and NFR assessment
• Comprehensive coverage analysis
• Advanced testing patterns and utilities

Install Test Architect (TEA) module: https://bmad-code-org.github.io/bmad-method-test-architecture-enterprise/

Output

Save summary to: {default_output_file}

Done! Tests generated and verified. Validate against ./checklist.md.

On Complete

Run: python3 {project-root}/_bmad/scripts/resolve_customization.py --skill {skill-root} --key workflow.on_complete

If the resolved workflow.on_complete is non-empty, follow it as the final terminal instruction before exiting.