pytest-fixture-generator

name	pytest-fixture-generator
description	Generate standardized pytest configuration with fixtures, markers, and coverage settings. Creates conftest.py and pytest.ini for workspace-hub compliant testing.
version	1.0.0
category	development
type	skill
trigger	manual
auto_execute	false
capabilities	["pytest_configuration","fixture_generation","coverage_setup","marker_configuration","path_management"]
tools	["Write","Read","Bash"]
related_skills	["python-project-template"]
requires	[]
tags	[]

Pytest Fixture Generator

Quick Start

# Generate pytest configuration
/pytest-fixture-generator

# Generate with specific markers
/pytest-fixture-generator --markers unit,integration,slow

# Generate for specific module structure
/pytest-fixture-generator --src-path src/modules

When to Use

USE when:

• Setting up new Python project testing
• Standardizing existing test configuration
• Adding fixtures for data processing projects
• Configuring coverage requirements

DON'T USE when:

• Non-Python projects
• Tests already fully configured
• Different testing framework needed

Prerequisites

• Python 3.9+
• pytest>=7.4.0
• pytest-cov>=4.1.0
• Project with src/ structure

Overview

Generates complete pytest configuration including:

1. pytest.ini - pytest configuration with markers
2. conftest.py - Shared fixtures and path setup
3. Coverage config - .coveragerc or pyproject.toml
4. Test templates - Example test files

Generated Files

pytest.ini

[pytest]
testpaths = tests
python_files = test_*.py *_test.py
python_classes = Test*
python_functions = test_*

# Markers for test categorization
markers =
    unit: Unit tests (fast, isolated)

*See sub-skills for full details.*
### conftest.py

```python
"""
ABOUTME: Pytest configuration and shared fixtures for testing
ABOUTME: Provides path setup, common fixtures, and test utilities
"""

import sys
from pathlib import Path
from typing import Any, Dict, Generator
import pytest

*See sub-skills for full details.*
### Example Test File

```python
"""
ABOUTME: Example test file demonstrating pytest patterns
ABOUTME: Shows usage of fixtures and markers
"""

import pytest


class TestExampleUnit:

*See sub-skills for full details.*

## Common Fixtures Reference

| Fixture | Scope | Purpose |
|---------|-------|---------|
| `project_root` | session | Project root path |
| `data_dir` | session | Data directory path |
| `test_data_dir` | session | Test fixtures path |
| `temp_output_dir` | function | Temporary output |
| `sample_dict` | function | Sample dictionary |
| `sample_dataframe` | function | Sample DataFrame |
| `sample_time_series` | function | Time series data |
| `temp_config` | function | Temp YAML config |
| `temp_csv` | function | Temp CSV file |



| Marker | Purpose | Example |
|--------|---------|---------|
| `@pytest.mark.unit` | Unit tests | Fast, isolated |
| `@pytest.mark.integration` | Integration tests | External resources |
| `@pytest.mark.slow` | Slow tests | > 1 second |
| `@pytest.mark.skip` | Skip test | Not ready |
| `@pytest.mark.xfail` | Expected failure | Known bug |
| `@pytest.mark.parametrize` | Multiple inputs | Test matrix |



- (../python-project-template/SKILL.md) - Full project setup
- (../repo-readiness/SKILL.md) - Verify test configuration



- (https://docs.pytest.org/)
- (https://pytest-cov.readthedocs.io/)
- (../../../docs/modules/standards/TESTING_FRAMEWORK_STANDARDS.md)

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- **1.0.0** (2026-01-14): Initial release - standardized pytest configuration with fixtures, markers, and coverage



- (example-1-generate-basic-configuration/SKILL.md)
- (best-practices/SKILL.md)



- (execution-checklist/SKILL.md)
- (error-handling/SKILL.md)