run-helix-tests

name	run-helix-tests
description	Submit and monitor .NET MAUI unit tests on Helix infrastructure. Supports running XAML, Resizetizer, Core, Essentials, and other unit test projects on distributed Helix queues.
metadata	{"author":"dotnet-maui","version":"1.0"}
compatibility	Requires local .dotnet SDK provisioned (run `dotnet cake` first if missing).

Run Helix Tests Skill

Submit and monitor .NET MAUI unit tests on Helix infrastructure from your local machine.

Tools Required

This skill uses pwsh (PowerShell 7+) to run the scripts. The scripts call the local .dotnet/dotnet SDK.

When to Use

• User asks to "run tests on Helix"
• User wants to validate test changes on Helix infrastructure
• User asks to "test on multiple platforms" (Windows + macOS)
• User wants to debug Helix-specific test failures locally
• User asks about "Helix unit tests" (not device tests - those use helix_xharness.proj)

Prerequisites

Before running Helix tests, ensure:

1. Local SDK provisioned: The .dotnet/ folder must exist with the SDK

   # If missing, run:
   dotnet cake --target=dotnet
   

2. Build tasks compiled (for first run):