TestCraft

TestCraft is the evolution of the pitest-gradle plugin, expanding its capabilities beyond Gradle-based PITest mutation testing. While the original plugin focused on running PITest mutation testing for Java Gradle projects, TestCraft now offers a comprehensive testing suite that includes:

• PITest mutation testing support for both Gradle and Maven projects
• Advanced test case management features
• AI-powered test analysis capabilities

The plugin has been renamed to TestCraft to better represent its expanded functionality and modern testing features. The release version will continuing from the last pitest-gradle version.

Migration from pitest-gradle

• uninstall pitest-gradle
• install TestCraft plugin

Features

Mutation Testing

• Run PITest mutation testing on your Java Gradle & Maven projects
• View mutation test results in a dedicated tool window
• Navigate directly to mutated code with inline editor decorations
• Track mutation testing history and trends

Test Case Management

• Manage test cases with structured annotations
• Validate test assertions to prevent trivial or redundant tests
• Enforce test documentation standards with comment validation
• Track test cases across your codebase

AI-Powered Testing Assistant

• Get intelligent suggestions for test improvements
• Analyze test coverage and quality
• Copy responses in markdown format for documentation
• Integration with local LLM services (e.g., Ollama) for privacy

Installation

1. Download the latest release from the releases page
2. Open IntelliJ IDEA
3. Go to File -> Settings -> Plugins -> Install Plugin from Disk...
4. Select the downloaded .zip file

Usage

Mutation Testing

1. Open your JUnit test file and ensure it passes
2. Right-click on the test file and select Run Mutation Test in the TestCraft menu
3. Input the target class (e.g., com.example.MyClass or MyClass)
4. View results in the Mutation Test History tool window

Test Case Management

1. Configure test annotations in Settings -> TestCraft -> Test Annotations
2. Set up assertion validation rules in Settings -> TestCraft -> Test Case Validation
3. Add required annotations to your test methods
4. TestCraft will validate your tests as you write them

AI Testing Assistant

1. Configure LLM settings in Settings -> TestCraft -> LLM Settings
2. Right-click on a test method and select Analyze Test for AI suggestions
3. View suggestions in the LLM Suggestions tool window
4. Copy suggestions as markdown for documentation

Screenshots

Mutation Testing

Running a mutation test on a target class

Detailed mutation test results with browser view option

Mutation Test History with searchable interface

Test Case Management

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AI Testing Assistant

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Configuration

Test Annotations

Configure test case management annotations in Settings -> TestCraft -> Test Annotations:

• Define required fields
• Set validation rules
• Configure auto-import behavior

Test Validation

Set up test validation rules in Settings -> TestCraft -> Test Case Validation:

• Define invalid assertion patterns
• Configure comment requirements
• Set validation severity levels

LLM Settings

Configure AI integration in Settings -> TestCraft -> LLM Settings:

• Set up Ollama endpoint
• Configure model parameters
• Manage response formatting

Plugin Compatibility

TestCraft is compatible with IntelliJ IDEA versions 2020.1 through latest published (not rc/eap).

License

TestCraft is licensed under the Apache License 2.0. See the LICENSE file for details.