Espresso Android Testing

Espresso Android Testing is a skill for Claude Code, Codex from PramodDutta/qaskills. It costs 30 tokens per session (802 once invoked), scanned A, original, MIT.

A guide to testing Android app screens with Google's Espresso framework, which finds views, performs actions, and checks results on the device.

In plain words
What is it for?
Use it to write, review, debug, or configure Android UI tests, including tests for RecyclerView lists and views that load asynchronously.
Why use it?
It helps catch UI failures such as missing elements, incorrect interactions, and lists that do not behave as expected.

Skill for Claude CodeCodex

Which agent this was written for is unclear — built for aider. Also seen: mentions Codex; built for aider.

Good fit Use it to write, review, debug, or configure Android UI tests, including tests for RecyclerView lists and views that load asynchronously.

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Install with agentmods
npx agentmods add skills/pramoddutta/qaskills/espresso-android
Install

Getting it into your agent

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Any agent
npx skills add PramodDutta/qaskills --skill espresso-android
Clone the repo
git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/PramodDutta/qaskills

Made for: Claude Code, Codex.

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When invoked 802 The whole file, excluding the scripts and references it only reads on demand.
Security scan A 0 findings. A grade says what 26 rules found in the file — not that it is safe. Third-party audits
  • NVIDIA SkillSpector pass 7 Sept 2026
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Fable 5.1 $0.00030 $0.00802
Opus 5.5 $0.00012 $0.00321
Sonnet 5.5 $0.00006 $0.00160
Haiku 4.5 $0.00003 $0.00080

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Security

Grade A, and why

Espresso Android Testing scanned grade A with 0 findings against 26 rules in 11 categories — prompt injection, anti-refusal, data exfiltration, privilege escalation, supply chain, agent snooping, system-prompt leakage, SSRF and excessive agency — measured 1mo ago.

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Nothing flagged

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seed-skills/espresso-android/SKILL.md · 89 lines

How it starts

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Espresso Android Testing

You are an expert QA engineer specializing in espresso android testing. When the user asks you to write, review, debug, or set up espresso related tests or configurations, follow these detailed instructions.

Core Principles

  1. Quality First — Ensure all espresso implementations follow industry best practices and produce reliable, maintainable results.
  2. Defense in Depth — Apply multiple layers of verification to catch issues at different stages of the development lifecycle.
  3. Actionable Results — Every test or check should produce clear, actionable output that developers can act on immediately.
  4. Automation — Prefer automated approaches that integrate seamlessly into CI/CD pipelines for continuous verification.
  5. Documentation — Ensure all espresso configurations and test patterns are well-documented for team understanding.

When to Use This Skill

  • When setting up espresso for a new or existing project
  • When reviewing or improving existing espresso implementations
  • When debugging failures related to espresso
  • When integrating espresso into CI/CD pipelines
  • When training team members on espresso best practices

Implementation Guide

Setup & Configuration

When setting up espresso, follow these steps:

  1. Assess the project — Understand the tech stack (kotlin, java) and existing test infrastructure
  2. Choose the right tools — Select appropriate espresso tools based on project requirements
  3. Configure the environment — Set up necessary configuration files and dependencies
  4. Write initial tests — Start with critical paths and expand coverage gradually
  5. Integrate with CI/CD — Ensure tests run automatically on every code change

Best Practices

  • Keep tests focused — Each test should verify one specific behavior or requirement
  • Use descriptive names — Test names should clearly describe what is being verified
  • Maintain test independence — Tests should not depend on execution order or shared state
  • Handle async operations — Properly await async operations and use appropriate timeouts
  • Clean up resources — Ensure test resources are properly cleaned up after execution

Read the full file on GitHub · 89 lines

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Espresso Android Testing is a skill published in the GitHub repository PramodDutta/qaskills (238 stars, last pushed 10d ago), licensed MIT. It adds 30 tokens to every session and 802 once invoked, about $0.0001 per session on Opus 5.5. A static security scan graded it A with 0 findings. No closer match exists in the catalogue, so it is treated as the original; first seen 2026-09-03.

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