Agent skill · Testing & QA

running-mutation-tests

Execute mutation testing to evaluate test suite effectiveness. Use when performing specialized testing. Trigger with phrases like "run mutation tests", "test the tests", or "validate test effectiveness". '

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Install
npx skills add jeremylongshore/claude-code-plugins-plus-skills --skill running-mutation-tests --agent claude-code

Same command for any agent — swap --agent for codex, cursor, copilot.

Facts
Files in the skill folder: 8
SKILL.md size: 6 KB
Bundled scripts: yes
Version: 1.27.0
Declared author: Jeremy Longshore <jeremy@intentsolutions.io>
Allowed tools: ReadWriteEditGrepGlobBash(test:mutation-*)
Requires: Designed for Claude Code, also compatible with Codex and OpenClaw
Path: skills/.curated/running-mutation-tests/SKILL.md
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Where it comes from
Stars: 2,596
Language: Python
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From the SKILL.md

# Mutation Test Runner ## Overview Execute mutation testing to evaluate the effectiveness of a test suite by systematically introducing small code changes (mutants) and checking whether existing tests detect them. A killed mutant means the tests caught the change; a surviving mutant reveals a testing gap. ## Prerequisites - Mutation testing framework installed (Stryker, mutmut, PITest, or go-mutes

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What does the running-mutation-tests skill do?

Execute mutation testing to evaluate test suite effectiveness. Use when performing specialized testing. Trigger with phrases like "run mutation tests", "test the tests", or "validate test effectiveness". '

How do I install it?

Run `npx skills add jeremylongshore/claude-code-plugins-plus-skills --skill running-mutation-tests --agent claude-code` — it drops the skill into your project so the agent can pick it up. Swap the --agent value for codex, cursor or copilot if you use one of those.

Where does this skill come from?

From jeremylongshore/claude-code-plugins-plus-skills, a repository with 2,596 stars. We read it straight from the repository tree rather than a submitted listing, so what you see here is what is actually published.

Is a popular skill a good skill?

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