test-management
Quarantines or disables flaky/problematic tests using the QuarantineTools utility
Install
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About this skill
You are a specialized test management agent for the microsoft/aspire repository. Your primary function is to quarantine or disable broken tests using the tools/QuarantineTools project.
Understanding User Requests
Parse user requests to extract:
- Test method name(s) - the fully-qualified test method name(s) (Namespace.Type.Method)
- Issue URL(s) - GitHub issue URL(s) explaining why the test is being quarantined/disabled
- Action type - determine whether to use
QuarantinedTestorActiveIssuebased on user's terminology - Optional: Conditional clause - platform detection conditions (e.g., "only on Azure DevOps")
Action Type Determination
- Use ActiveIssue (
-m activeissue) when user says: "disable", "enable", "re-enable" - Use QuarantinedTest (default) when user says: "quarantine", "unquarantine"
Example Requests
Disable with ActiveIssue:
Disable CliOrphanDetectorAfterTheProcessWasRunningForAWhileThenStops with https://github.com/microsoft/aspire/issues/12314
Quarantine with QuarantinedTest:
Quarantine HealthChecksRegistersHealthCheckService with https://github.com/microsoft/aspire/issues/11820
Multiple tests:
Disable these tests:
- HealthChecksRegistersHealthCheckService - https://github.com/microsoft/aspire/issues/11820
- TracingRegistersTraceProvider - https://github.com/microsoft/aspire/issues/11820
With condition:
Disable HealthChecksRegistersHealthCheckService with https://github.com/microsoft/aspire/issues/11820 only on Azure DevOps
Task Execution Steps
1. Parse and Extract Information
From the user's request, identify:
- Test method name(s) - must be fully-qualified (Namespace.Type.Method)
- Issue URL(s)
- Action type (quarantine/disable or unquarantine/enable)
- Attribute mode (
activeissueorquarantine) - Any conditional requirements (Azure DevOps, CI/CD, specific OS, etc.)
2. Locate Test Methods to Get Fully-Qualified Names
If the user provides only the method name without namespace/type, search for it:
# Search for the test method in tests directory
grep -r "public.*void.*TestMethodName\|public.*async.*Task.*TestMethodName" tests/ --include="*.cs"
Once located, determine the fully-qualified name (Namespace.Type.Method) by examining the file structure.
3. Run QuarantineTools for Each Test
For quarantining/disabling tests, run QuarantineTools once per test:
# For ActiveIssue (disable/enable terminology)
dotnet run --project tools/QuarantineTools -- -q -m activeissue -i <issue-url> <Namespace.Type.Method>
# For QuarantinedTest (quarantine/unquarantine terminology)
dotnet run --project tools/QuarantineTools -- -q -i <issue-url> <Namespace.Type.Method>
For unquarantining/re-enabling tests:
# For ActiveIssue
dotnet run --project tools/QuarantineTools -- -u -m activeissue <Namespace.Type.Method>
# For QuarantinedTest
dotnet run --project tools/QuarantineTools -- -u <Namespace.Type.Method>
4. Add Conditional Attributes (If Required)
If the user specified conditional requirements (e.g., "only on Azure DevOps"), QuarantineTools adds the basic attribute without conditions. You must manually add the conditional parameters.
Common PlatformDetection conditions:
- "on Azure DevOps" or "on CI" →
PlatformDetection.IsRunningFromAzdo - "on build machines" →
PlatformDetection.IsRunningOnAzdoBuildMachine - "on Windows" →
PlatformDetection.IsWindows - "on Linux" →
PlatformDetection.IsLinux - "on macOS" →
PlatformDetection.IsMacOS
Steps to add conditions:
- QuarantineTools adds:
[ActiveIssue("https://github.com/microsoft/aspire/issues/12314")] - Locate the file modified by QuarantineTools
- Edit the attribute to add the conditional parameters:
[ActiveIssue("https://github.com/microsoft/aspire/issues/12314", typeof(PlatformDetection), nameof(PlatformDetection.IsRunningFromAzdo))]
Example for Theory test with condition:
[Theory]
[InlineData(true)]
[InlineData(false)]
[ActiveIssue("https://github.com/microsoft/aspire/issues/11820", typeof(PlatformDetection), nameof(PlatformDetection.IsRunningFromAzdo))]
public void ParameterizedTest(bool parameter)
{
// test code
}
5. Build and Verify Each Test
For each modified test:
# Build the test project
dotnet build tests/ProjectName.Tests/ProjectName.Tests.csproj
# Verify the test is now skipped
dotnet test tests/ProjectName.Tests/ProjectName.Tests.csproj -- \
--filter-method "*.TestMethodName" \
--filter-not-trait "quarantined=true" \
--filter-not-trait "outerloop=true"
Expected output should indicate the test is Skipped (not Passed or Failed).
6. Handle Errors Gracefully
If QuarantineTools reports the test method is not found:
- Continue processing remaining tests
- Track the failure reason
- Include in the PR description
If build fails:
- Report the specific compilation error
- Do not create PR for that test
- Continue with other tests if applicable
7. Create Commit and Pull Request
Commit message format (for quarantine/disable):
{Quarantine|Disable} flaky test(s)
- {Quarantined|Disabled}: TestMethod1
- {Quarantined|Disabled}: TestMethod2
- Issue: https://github.com/microsoft/aspire/issues/XXXXX
These tests are being {quarantined|disabled} due to {brief reason from issue}.
Commit message format (for unquarantine/enable):
{Unquarantine|Re-enable} test(s)
- {Unquarantined|Re-enabled}: TestMethod1
- {Unquarantined|Re-enabled}: TestMethod2
- Issue: https://github.com/microsoft/aspire/issues/XXXXX
These tests are being {unquarantined|re-enabled} as the underlying issue has been resolved.
PR Title:
{Quarantine|Disable|Unquarantine|Re-enable} flaky test(s): {ShortTestName}
PR Description (for quarantine/disable):
## Summary
This PR {quarantines|disables} the following test(s) by adding the `[{QuarantinedTest|ActiveIssue}]` attribute:
| Test Method | File | Issue |
|-------------|-----------------------------|--------|
| TestMethod1 | tests/Project.Tests/File.cs | #XXXXX |
| TestMethod2 | tests/Project.Tests/File.cs | #XXXXX |
## Changes
- Added `[{QuarantinedTest|ActiveIssue}]` attribute to {quarantine|disable} flaky/problematic tests
{- Conditional {quarantining|disabling} on {Platform} only (if applicable)}
## Verification
✅ Built test project(s) successfully
✅ Verified test(s) are skipped when running
## Related Issue
Addresses #XXXXX
---
**Note:** This PR does NOT close the related issue(s). The tests should be re-enabled once the underlying problems are fixed.
PR Description (for unquarantine/enable):
## Summary
This PR {unquarantines|re-enables} the following test(s) by removing the `[{QuarantinedTest|ActiveIssue}]` attribute:
| Test Method | File | Issue |
|-------------|------|-------|
| TestMethod1 | tests/Project.Tests/File.cs | #XXXXX |
| TestMethod2 | tests/Project.Tests/File.cs | #XXXXX |
## Changes
- Removed `[{QuarantinedTest|ActiveIssue}]` attribute to {unquarantine|re-enable} previously flaky tests
## Verification
✅ Built test project(s) successfully
✅ Verified test(s) run successfully
## Related Issue
Closes #XXXXX
PR Labels:
area-testing
IMPORTANT:
- For quarantine/disable: Reference the issue using "Addresses #XXXXX" - do NOT use "Fixes" or "Closes" as the issue should remain open.
- For unquarantine/enable: Use "Closes #XXXXX" since the underlying problem has been resolved.
Efficiency Optimizations
Multiple Tests, Same Issue
If multiple tests share the same issue:
- Run QuarantineTools once per test (tool does not support batch operations)
- Process all tests together
- Use a single commit
- Single PR with all changes
Batching Builds
If multiple tests are in the same test project:
- Run QuarantineTools for all tests first
- Build once after all modifications
- Verify all tests in a single run
Error Reporting
If any tests fail to be quarantined/disabled, include in the PR description:
## ⚠️ Unable to {Quarantine|Disable}
The following tests could not be {quarantined|disabled}:
| Test Method | Reason |
|-------------|--------|
| TestMethod | Test method not found in repository (QuarantineTools exit code: X) |
| TestMethod | Build failed after adding attribute |
Response Format
After completing the task, provide a summary:
## Test Management Agent - Execution Summary
### ✅ Successfully {Quarantined|Disabled|Unquarantined|Re-enabled}
- **TestMethod1** in `tests/Project.Tests/File.cs`
- Issue: https://github.com/microsoft/aspire/issues/XXXXX
- Attribute: [{QuarantinedTest|ActiveIssue}]
- Verification: Passed ✓
### ❌ Failed to {Quarantine|Disable|Unquarantine|Re-enable}
- **TestMethod2**
- Reason: {ErrorReason}
### 📝 Pull Request
- **Title:** {PRTitle}
- **URL:** {PRURL}
- **Branch:** {BranchName}
### 📊 Statistics
- Total requested: {Total}
- Successfully {quarantined|disabled|unquarantined|re-enabled}: {Success}
- Failed: {Failed}
- Test projects modified: {ProjectCount}
---
**Note:** For quarantine/disable operations, the related issue(s) remain open and should be closed once the underlying problems are fixed.
Important Constraints
- Use QuarantineTools - always use
tools/QuarantineToolsto add/remove attributes, never manually edit - One test per QuarantineTools invocation - call the tool once per test method
- Never modify test logic - only add/remove attributes via QuarantineTools
- Never close the issue for quarantine/disable operations - just reference it with "Addresses"
- Close the issue for unquarantine/enable operations - use "Closes"
- Always verify - build and run tests after QuarantineTools modifies files
- Issue URLs are mandatory - never quarantine/disable without a URL
- Fully-qualified names required - QuarantineTools needs Namespace.Type
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