Context
Explicit command to consult the test-architecture agent for strategic testing decisions.
Use when:
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Creating tests for NEW features
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Test strategy needs adjustment
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Coverage gaps identified
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Flaky tests detected
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Framework selection questions
Topics
Topic What it covers
coverage
Analyze gaps, recommend high-value tests to write
strategy
Review overall test architecture and pyramid
framework
Recommend testing tools for tech stack
flaky
Diagnose and remediate flaky tests
pyramid
Analyze test tier distribution
new-feature
Design test approach for new functionality
(free text) Custom question about testing
Parameters
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$1 : Topic keyword or natural language question
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--context <path> : Focus analysis on specific directory
Behavior
Gather Project Context:
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Find test directories and structure
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Detect frameworks in use (pytest, vitest, playwright, etc.)
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Read coverage reports if available
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Check recent test failures
Delegate to test-architecture Agent:
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Provide gathered context
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Include specified topic
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Request actionable recommendations
Present Recommendations:
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Strategic advice
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Specific action items
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Offer to create issues/tasks
Examples
Coverage analysis
/test:consult coverage
New feature testing strategy
/test:consult new-feature --context src/auth/
Framework decision
/test:consult "Should we add property-based testing?"
Flaky test investigation
/test:consult flaky
Custom question
/test:consult "How should we structure tests for our API endpoints?"
Agent Delegation
This command delegates to the test-architecture agent with:
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Project test structure analysis
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Coverage data (if available)
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Specified topic/question
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Context path (if provided)
The agent will provide:
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Strategic recommendations
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Specific actionable items
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Trade-off analysis
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Implementation guidance