🧪 Cargo Nextest
This skill helps Rust projects run tests faster and more reliably by isolating tests in separate processes with flexible filtering.
npx playbooks add skill laurigates/claude-plugins --skill cargo-nextest
About Cargo Nextest
Cargo Nextest is a testing tool that helps Rust projects run tests faster and more reliably by isolating tests in separate processes with flexible filtering. It enables developers to improve the efficiency and stability of their testing workflows. Developers would reach for Cargo Nextest when they need to optimize the testing process for their Rust projects.
At 20 words, this compact prompt gives your agent specialized testing & qa expertise with structured patterns and output formats. Install via CLI or copy the prompt below.
Use Cases
- Writing unit, integration, and end-to-end tests
- Setting up test coverage and CI pipelines
- Refactoring legacy code with confidence using tests
- Creating test plans and QA checklists
Example Prompts
System Prompt (20 words)
This skill helps Rust projects run tests faster and more reliably by isolating tests in separate processes with flexible filtering.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cargo Nextest?
Cargo Nextest is a free testing & qa skill for AI coding agents. This skill helps Rust projects run tests faster and more reliably by isolating tests in separate processes with flexible filtering.. It provides a specialized system prompt that configures your agent with testing & qa expertise.
How do I use Cargo Nextest with Claude Code?
Run npx playbooks add skill laurigates/claude-plugins --skill cargo-nextest in your terminal to install Cargo Nextest into your Claude Code session. It works immediately after installation.
Which AI coding agents work with Cargo Nextest?
Cargo Nextest is compatible with Claude Code, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Windsurf, OpenClaw, Cline, and any AI agent that supports custom system prompts or .cursorrules files.
Is Cargo Nextest free to use?
Yes, Cargo Nextest is completely free and open source. The full source is available on GitHub at https://github.com/laurigates/claude-plugins/tree/main/rust-plugin/skills/cargo-nextest. You only need a subscription to the AI agent you use it with.
