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Test Generation for Cursor

The @-mention gives Cursor the actual file content. Requiring it to check existing test patterns first ensures new tests match the project's style rather than generic defaults.

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Generate tests for @{{file_to_test}}.

Test framework: {{test_framework}}
Test file location: {{test_file_path}}

Requirements:
- Look at existing tests in the project first (check {{test_directory}}) and match their patterns
- Test the public exports only
- Include these categories:
  * Happy path (normal inputs, expected outputs)
  * Edge cases (empty, null, boundary values)
  * Error cases (invalid input, network failures, timeouts)
- Mock {{dependencies_to_mock}} using the project's existing mock patterns
- Each test name should describe the scenario: "should [expected behavior] when [condition]"

Do NOT test implementation details like private functions or internal state.

Variables to customize

{{file_to_test}}{{test_framework}}{{test_file_path}}{{test_directory}}{{dependencies_to_mock}}

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The @-mention gives Cursor the actual file content. Requiring it to check existing test patterns first ensures new tests match the project's style rather than generic defaults.

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