Test Target Selector with Codex
Select the smallest honest verification set for a change, including targeted tests, manual checks, missing-test recommendations, a broader fallback, and named remaining risk.
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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).
Details
How to install
Drop the file into your AI Agent. Works with Claude, Cursor, ChatGPT, and 20+ more.
Security Scanned
Passed automated security review
Permissions
File Scopes
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.
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