skill-sample-nodejs-test-automation
🥈SilverA sample skill demonstrating test automation approaches for Alexa Skills using Node.js, the ASK CLI, and the Skill Invocation API with hands-on lab guides.
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Intermediate30min to implementautomation
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Quick InstallView Source
git clone https://github.com/alexa-samples/skill-sample-nodejs-test-automation.gitWorks with:
Claude
Overview
About This Skill
This Node.js sample skill teaches test automation techniques for Alexa Skills through eight progressive lab guides covering SMAPI, the ASK CLI, Service Simulator, Skill Invocation API, and Simulation API. The skill implements a number guessing game to demonstrate single-turn conversations, multi-turn conversations, multi-path conversations, and proactive skill monitoring. Developers use this reference project to learn how to systematically test Alexa skill behavior and automate quality assurance workflows. The labs require an Amazon Developer Account, AWS account, Node.js, and the ask-cli tool to get started.
How to Use
Clone the repository and install Node.js and ask-cli. Follow the eight sequential lab guides from Lab01 through Lab08, which cover SMAPI, Service Simulator, Skill Invocation API, and test SDK setup. Each lab builds on the number guessing game skill to teach testing concepts and practices.
Use Cases
Learning Alexa skill test automation workflows
Setting up automated testing with ASK CLI and Simulation API
Testing multi-turn and multi-path conversational flows
Implementing proactive skill monitoring
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Setup & Installation
Quick Install
No install command available. Check the GitHub repository for manual installation instructions.
Alternative Install (Git Clone)
git clone https://github.com/alexa-samples/skill-sample-nodejs-test-automationRequirements
- Claude Code or compatible AI agent
- Works with: Claude
Quick Start Guide
1
Install the Skill
Copy the install command above and run it in your terminal.
2
Open Your AI Agent
Launch Claude Code, Cursor, or your preferred AI coding agent.
3
Try It Out
Use the prompt template or examples below to test the skill.
4
Customize
Adapt the skill to your specific use case and workflow.
Usage Examples
Prompt Template
Create a Node.js script to automate testing for an Alexa Skill named [SKILL_NAME] that operates in the [INDUSTRY] industry. The script should test the following functionalities: [FUNCTIONALITY_1], [FUNCTIONALITY_2], and [FUNCTIONALITY_3]. Ensure the script includes assertions to validate the expected behavior and provides detailed error messages for debugging.
Example Output
# Alexa Skill Test Automation Report ## Test Summary - **Skill Name**: WeatherForecast - **Industry**: Weather Services - **Tested Functionalities**: - Current Weather Query - 5-Day Forecast Query - Location-Based Weather Alerts ## Test Results ### Current Weather Query ✅ **Test Passed**: The skill correctly returned the current temperature and conditions for the specified location. ### 5-Day Forecast Query ✅ **Test Passed**: The skill accurately provided the 5-day weather forecast with high and low temperatures. ### Location-Based Weather Alerts ❌ **Test Failed**: The skill did not trigger a weather alert for the specified severe weather condition. **Error Message**: 'Location-based alert service is currently unavailable. Please try again later.' ## Recommendations 1. Investigate the issue with the location-based alert service to ensure it is functioning correctly. 2. Add more test cases to cover edge cases, such as invalid locations or network connectivity issues. 3. Implement logging to track the performance and reliability of the skill over time.
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