temporal-python-testing
Test Temporal workflows with pytest, time-skipping, and mocking strategies. Covers unit testing, integration testing, replay testing, and local development setup. Use when implementing Temporal workflow tests or debugging test failures.
Profile →npx skills add wshobson/agents --skill temporal-python-testing --agent claude-code
Same command for any agent — swap --agent for codex, cursor, copilot.
Weekly change comes from our own snapshots, not the repository page — it measures attention, not adoption.
# Temporal Python Testing Strategies Comprehensive testing approaches for Temporal workflows using pytest, progressive disclosure resources for specific testing scenarios. ## When to Use This Skill - **Unit testing workflows** - Fast tests with time-skipping - **Integration testing** - Workflows with mocked activities - **Replay testing** - Validate determinism against production histories - **Local development** - Set up Temporal server and pytest - **CI/CD integration** - Automated testing pipelines - **Coverage strategies** - Achieve ≥80% test coverage ## Testing Philosophy **Recommended Approach** (Source: docs.temporal.io/develop/python/testing-suite): - Write majority as integration tests - Use pytest with async fixtures - Time-skipping enables fast feedback (month-long workflows → seconds) - Mock activities to isolate workflow logic - Validate determinism with replay testing **Three Test Types**: 1. **Unit**: Workflows with time-skipping, activities with ActivityEnvironment 2. **Integration**: Workers with mocked activities 3. **End-to-end**: Full Temporal server with real activities (use sparingly) ## Available Resources This skill provides detailed guidance through progres
- When to Use This Skill
- Testing Philosophy
- Available Resources
- Unit Testing Resources
- Integration Testing Resources
- Replay Testing Resources
- Local Development Resources
- Quick Start Guide
- Basic Workflow Test
- Basic Activity Test
- Coverage Targets
- Key Testing Principles
- How to Use Resources
- Additional References
What does the temporal-python-testing skill do?
Test Temporal workflows with pytest, time-skipping, and mocking strategies. Covers unit testing, integration testing, replay testing, and local development setup. Use when implementing Temporal workflow tests or debugging test failures.
How do I install it?
Run `npx skills add wshobson/agents --skill temporal-python-testing --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 wshobson/agents, a repository with 38,479 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?
Not necessarily. Stars measure attention, not adoption — a repository can trend for a week and be abandoned. That is why we show the weekly change from our own snapshots next to the total, instead of a single flattering number.