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    Test Target Selector with Codex

    by Markus Isaksson

    Select the smallest honest verification set for a change, including targeted tests, manual checks, missing-test recommendations, a broader fallback, and named remaining risk.

    Updated May 2026
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    Sample input

    This change touched password reset token handling and email link generation. Pick the smallest useful tests and what remains unverified.

    Sample output

    [Test Target Plan with change summary, change type, affected behavior, targeted checks, tests to add or update, manual smoke checks, broader fallback, unverified risks, confidence, and next instruction.]

    About This Skill

    What it does

    The Test Target Selector provides a precise, honest verification strategy for code changes. Instead of running every test or guessing which ones matter, it analyzes your diff, classifies the change type (bug fix, refactor, API change, etc.), and selects the narrowest, most relevant tests to run first.

    Why use this skill

    AI agents often suffer from "false confidence," assuming a small fix is safe because a single unrelated test passed. This skill forces a rigorous evaluation of risk. It identifies what behaviors are actually affected, suggests specific manual smoke checks for things like UI or Auth, and—crucially—explicitly lists what remains unverified after the plan is executed. It transitions your agent from "guessing" to "verifying" with developer-grade precision.

    Supported tools

    This skill is optimized for Codex-driven development and is compatible with any local repository. It works by inspecting your file structure, CI configurations, and test suites (via Terminal and File Read access) to generate executable command patterns tailored to your specific environment.

    Output

    The output is a structured Test Target Plan. It includes a prioritized table of targeted test commands, recommendations for new tests that should be added, manual verification steps for high-risk flows, and a final confidence rating (Low/Medium/High).

    Use Cases

    • Choose targeted checks for a bugfix without overstating confidence.
    • Map a feature or refactor diff to tests, smoke checks, and fallback commands.
    • Identify missing tests for security-sensitive or contract-changing work.
    • Create a verification plan before finishing a task.

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    Permissions

    Terminal / Shell
    Read Files

    File Scopes

    User-declared repository
    Source, tests, package scripts, CI config, migrations, and docs relevant to the change

    This skill produces a verification plan only. It may inspect local repository structure and test command definitions, but it does not modify files, install dependencies, or claim that partial checks prove complete safety.

    Optimized for Codex local repositories and CI-aware verification planning. The targeted-test selection method is model-agnostic. Requires enough repository, diff, or change-summary context to make honest recommendations.

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