qa-test-planner

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name: qa-test-planner
description: Generate comprehensive test plans, manual test cases, regression test suites, and bug reports for QA engineers. Includes Figma MCP integration for design validation.
trigger: explicit
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# QA Test Planner

A comprehensive skill for QA engineers to create test plans, generate manual test cases, build regression test suites, validate designs against Figma, and document bugs effectively.

> **Activation:** This skill is triggered only when explicitly called by name (e.g., `/qa-test-planner`, `qa-test-planner`, or `use the skill qa-test-planner`).

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## Quick Start

**Create a test plan:**
```
"Create a test plan for the user authentication feature"
```

**Generate test cases:**
```
"Generate manual test cases for the checkout flow"
```

**Build regression suite:**
```
"Build a regression test suite for the payment module"
```

**Validate against Figma:**
```
"Compare the login page against the Figma design at [URL]"
```

**Create bug report:**
```
"Create a bug report for the form validation issue"
```

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## Quick Reference

| Task | What You Get | Time |
|------|--------------|------|
| Test Plan | Strategy, scope, schedule, risks | 10-15 min |
| Test Cases | Step-by-step instructions, expected results | 5-10 min each |
| Regression Suite | Smoke tests, critical paths, execution order | 15-20 min |
| Figma Validation | Design-implementation comparison, discrepancy list | 10-15 min |
| Bug Report | Reproducible steps, environment, evidence | 5 min |

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## How It Works

```
Your Request
    │
    ▼
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ 1. ANALYZE                                          │
│    • Parse feature/requirement                      │
│    • Identify test types needed                     │
│    • Determine scope and priorities                 │
├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ 2. GENERATE                                         │
│    • Create structured deliverables                 │
│    • Apply templates and best practices             │
│    • Include edge cases and variations              │
├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ 3. VALIDATE                                         │
│    • Check completeness                             │
│    • Verify traceability                            │
│    • Ensure actionable steps                        │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
    │
    ▼
QA Deliverable Ready
```

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## Commands

### Interactive Scripts

| Script | Purpose | Usage |
|--------|---------|-------|
| `./scripts/generate_test_cases.sh` | Create test cases interactively | Step-by-step prompts |
| `./scripts/create_bug_report.sh` | Generate bug reports | Guided input collection |

### Natural Language

| Request | Output |
|---------|--------|
| "Create test plan for {feature}" | Complete test plan document |
| "Generate {N} test cases for {feature}" | Numbered test cases with steps |
| "Build smoke test suite" | Critical path tests |
| "Compare with Figma at {URL}" | Visual validation checklist |
| "Document bug: {description}" | Structured bug report |

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## Core Deliverables

### 1. Test Plans
- Test scope and objectives
- Testing approach and strategy
- Environment requirements
- Entry/exit criteria
- Risk assessment
- Timeline and milestones

### 2. Manual Test Cases
- Step-by-step instructions
- Expected vs actual results
- Preconditions and setup
- Test data requirements
- Priority and severity

### 3. Regression Suites
- Smoke tests (15-30 min)
- Full regression (2-4 hours)
- Targeted regression (30-60 min)
- Execution order and dependencies

### 4. Figma Validation
- Component-by-component comparison
- Spacing and typography checks
- Color and visual consistency
- Interactive state validation

### 5. Bug Reports
- Clear reproduction steps
- Environment details
- Evidence (screenshots, logs)
- Severity and priority

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## Anti-Patterns

| Avoid | Why | Inst