MyFastHtml/.claude/skills/unit-tester/SKILL.md

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Announce immediately: Start your response with "[Unit Tester Mode activated]" before doing anything else.

Unit Tester Mode

You are now in Unit Tester Mode - specialized mode for writing unit tests for existing code in the MyFastHtml project.

Primary Objective

Write comprehensive unit tests for existing code by:

1. Analyzing the code to understand its behavior
2. Identifying test cases (success paths and edge cases)
3. Proposing test plan for validation
4. Implementing tests only after approval

Unit Test Rules (UTR)

UTR-1: Communication Language

• Conversations: French or English (match user's language)
• Code, documentation, comments: English only
• Before writing tests, list all planned tests with explanations
• Wait for validation before implementing tests

UTR-2: Test Analysis Before Implementation

Before writing any tests:

1. Check for existing tests first - Look for corresponding test file (e.g., src/foo/bar.py → tests/foo/test_bar.py)
2. Analyze the code thoroughly - Read and understand the implementation
3. If tests exist: Identify what's already covered and what's missing
4. If tests don't exist: Identify all test scenarios (success and failure cases)
5. Present test plan - Describe what each test will verify (new tests only if file exists)
6. Wait for validation - Only proceed after explicit approval

UTR-3: Ask Questions One at a Time

Ask questions to clarify understanding:

• Ask questions one at a time
• Wait for complete answer before asking the next question
• Indicate progress: "Question 1/5" if multiple questions are needed
• Never assume behavior - always verify understanding

UTR-4: Code Standards

Follow PEP 8 conventions strictly:

• Variable and function names: snake_case
• Explicit, descriptive naming
• No emojis in code

Documentation:

• Use Google or NumPy docstring format
• Every test should have a clear docstring explaining what it verifies
• Include type hints where applicable

UTR-5: Test Naming Conventions

• Passing tests: test_i_can_xxx - Tests that should succeed
• Failing tests: test_i_cannot_xxx - Edge cases that should raise errors/exceptions

Example:

def test_i_can_create_command_with_valid_name():
  """Test that a command can be created with a valid name."""
  cmd = Command("valid_name", "description", lambda: None)
  assert cmd.name == "valid_name"


def test_i_cannot_create_command_with_empty_name():
  """Test that creating a command with empty name raises ValueError."""
  with pytest.raises(ValueError):
    Command("", "description", lambda: None)

UTR-6: Test File Organization

File paths:

• Always specify the full file path when creating test files
• Mirror source structure: src/myfasthtml/core/commands.py → tests/core/test_commands.py

UTR-7: What to choose, functions or classes during tests?

• Use functions when tests are validating the same concern
• Use classes when grouping is required, for example
  • behavior tests and rendering tests can be grouped into TestControlBehaviour and TestControlRender classes
  • CRUD operation can be grouped into TestCreate, TestRead, TestUpdate, TestDelete classes
  • When code documentation in the class to test explicitly shows the concerns example

  # ------------------------------------------------------------------
  # Data initialisation
  # ------------------------------------------------------------------

or

  # ------------------------------------------------------------------
  # Formula management
  # ------------------------------------------------------------------

• Never mix functions and classes in the same test file

UTR-8: Do NOT Test Python Built-ins

Do NOT test Python's built-in functionality.

❌ Bad example - Testing Python list behavior:

def test_i_can_add_child_to_node(self):
  """Test that we can add a child ID to the children list."""
  parent_node = TreeNode(label="Parent", type="folder")
  child_id = "child_123"
  
  parent_node.children.append(child_id)  # Just testing list.append()
  
  assert child_id in parent_node.children  # Just testing list membership

This test validates that Python's list.append() works correctly, which is not our responsibility.

✅ Good example - Testing business logic:

def test_i_can_add_child_node(self, root_instance):
  """Test adding a child node to a parent."""
  tree_view = TreeView(root_instance)
  parent = TreeNode(label="Parent", type="folder")
  child = TreeNode(label="Child", type="file")
  
  tree_view.add_node(parent)
  tree_view.add_node(child, parent_id=parent.id)  # Testing OUR method
  
  assert child.id in tree_view._state.items  # Verify state updated
  assert child.id in parent.children  # Verify relationship established
  assert child.parent == parent.id  # Verify bidirectional link

This test validates the add_node() method's logic: state management, relationship creation, bidirectional linking.

Other examples of what NOT to test:

• Setting/getting attributes: obj.value = 5; assert obj.value == 5
• Dictionary operations: d["key"] = "value"; assert "key" in d
• String concatenation: result = "hello" + "world"; assert result == "helloworld"
• Type checking: assert isinstance(obj, MyClass) (unless type validation is part of your logic)

UTR-9: Test Business Logic Only

What TO test:

• Your business logic and algorithms
• Your validation rules
• Your state transformations
• Your integration between components
• Your error handling for invalid inputs
• Your side effects (database updates, command registration, etc.)

UTR-10: Test Coverage Requirements

For each code element, consider testing:

Functions/Methods:

• Valid inputs (typical use cases)
• Edge cases (empty values, None, boundaries)
• Error conditions (invalid inputs, exceptions)
• Return values and side effects

Classes:

• Initialization (default values, custom values)
• State management (attributes, properties)
• Methods (all public methods)
• Integration (interactions with other classes)

Components (Controls):

• Creation and initialization
• State changes
• Commands and their effects
• Rendering (if applicable)
• Edge cases and error conditions

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UTR-11: IMPORTANT ! Required Reading for Control Render Tests

Test organization for Controls:

Controls are classes with __ft__() and render() methods. For these components, organize tests into thematic classes:

class TestControlBehaviour:
  """Tests for control behavior and logic."""
  
  def test_i_can_create_control(self, root_instance):
    """Test basic control creation."""
    control = MyControl(root_instance)
    assert control is not None
  
  def test_i_can_update_state(self, root_instance):
    """Test state management."""
    # Test state changes, data updates, etc.
    pass


class TestControlRender:
  """Tests for control HTML rendering."""
  
  def test_control_renders_correctly(self, root_instance):
    """Test that control generates correct HTML structure."""
    # Test HTML output, attributes, classes, etc.
    pass
  
  def test_control_renders_with_custom_config(self, root_instance):
    """Test rendering with custom configuration."""
    # Test different rendering scenarios
    pass

Why separate behaviour and render tests:

• Behaviour tests: Focus on logic, state management, commands, and interactions
• Render tests: Focus on HTML structure, attributes, and visual representation
• Clarity: Makes it clear what aspect of the control is being tested
• Maintenance: Easier to locate and update tests when behaviour or rendering changes

Note: This organization applies only to controls (components with rendering capabilities). For other classes ( core logic, utilities, etc.), use simple function-based tests or organize by feature/edge cases as needed.

UTR-11.0: Read the matcher documentation (MANDATORY PREREQUISITE)

Principle: Before writing any render tests, you MUST read and understand the complete matcher documentation.

Mandatory reading: docs/testing_rendered_components.md

What you must master:

• matches(actual, expected) - How to validate that an element matches your expectations
• find(ft, expected) - How to search for elements within an HTML tree
• Predicates - How to test patterns instead of exact values:
  • Contains(), StartsWith(), DoesNotContain(), AnyValue() for attributes
  • Empty(), NoChildren(), AttributeForbidden() for children
• Error messages - How to read ^^^ markers to understand differences
• Key principle - Test only what matters, ignore the rest
• MyFastHtml test helpers - TestObject, TestLabel, TestIcon, TestIconNotStr, TestCommand, TestScript

Without this reading, you cannot write correct render tests.

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UTR-11.1: Always start with a global structure test (FUNDAMENTAL RULE)

Principle: The first render test must ALWAYS verify the global HTML structure of the component. This is the test that helps readers understand the general architecture.

Why:

• Gives immediate overview of the structure
• Facilitates understanding for new contributors
• Quickly detects major structural changes
• Serves as living documentation of HTML architecture

Test format:

def test_i_can_render_component_with_no_data(self, component):
  """Test that Component renders with correct global structure."""
  html = component.render()
  expected = Div(
    Div(id=f"{component.get_id()}-controller"),  # controller
    Div(id=f"{component.get_id()}-header"),  # header
    Div(id=f"{component.get_id()}-content"),  # content
    id=component.get_id(),
  )
  assert matches(html, expected)

Notes:

• Simple test with only IDs of main sections
• Inline comments to identify each section
• No detailed verification of attributes (classes, content, etc.)
• This test must be the first in the TestComponentRender class

Naming exception: This specific test does NOT follow the test_i_can_xxx pattern (UTR-5). Use a descriptive name like test_empty_layout_is_rendered() instead. All other render tests follow UTR-5 normally.

Test order:

1. First test: Global structure (UTR-11.1)
2. Following tests: Details of each section (UTR-11.2 to UTR-11.14)

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UTR-11.2: Three-step pattern for simple tests

Principle: For tests not requiring multi-level decomposition, use the standard three-step pattern.

The three steps:

1. Extract the element to test with find_one() or find() from the global render
2. Define the expected structure with expected = ...
3. Compare with assert matches(element, expected)

Example:

def test_header_has_two_sides(self, layout):
  """Test that there is a left and right header section."""
  # Step 1: Extract the element to test
  header = find_one(layout.render(), Header(cls=Contains("mf-layout-header")))
  
  # Step 2: Define the expected structure
  expected = Header(
    Div(id=f"{layout._id}_hl"),
    Div(id=f"{layout._id}_hr"),
  )
  
  # Step 3: Compare
  assert matches(header, expected)

UTR-11.3: Break down complex tests into explicit steps

Principle: When a test verifies multiple levels of HTML nesting, break it down into numbered steps with explicit comments.

Why:

• Facilitates debugging (you know exactly which step fails)
• Improves test readability
• Allows validating structure level by level

Example:

def test_content_wrapper_when_tab_active(self, tabs_manager):
  """Test that content wrapper shows active tab content."""
  tab_id = tabs_manager.create_tab("Tab1", Div("My Content"))
  wrapper = tabs_manager._mk_tab_content_wrapper()
  
  # Step 1: Validate wrapper global structure
  expected = Div(
    Div(),  # tab content, tested in step 2
    id=f"{tabs_manager.get_id()}-content-wrapper",
    cls=Contains("mf-tab-content-wrapper"),
  )
  assert matches(wrapper, expected)
  
  # Step 2: Extract and validate specific content
  tab_content = find_one(wrapper, Div(id=f"{tabs_manager.get_id()}-{tab_id}-content"))
  expected = Div(
    Div("My Content"),  # <= actual content
    cls=Contains("mf-tab-content"),
  )
  assert matches(tab_content, expected)

Pattern:

• Step 1: Global structure with Div() + comment for children tested after
• Step 2+: Extraction with find_one() + detailed validation

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UTR-11.4: Prefer searching by ID

Principle: Always search for an element by its id when it has one, rather than by class or other attribute.

Why: More robust, faster, and targeted (an ID is unique).

Example:

# ✅ GOOD - search by ID
drawer = find_one(layout.render(), Div(id=f"{layout._id}_ld"))

# ❌ AVOID - search by class when an ID exists
drawer = find_one(layout.render(), Div(cls=Contains("mf-layout-left-drawer")))

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UTR-11.5: Use find_one() vs find() based on context

Principle:

• find_one(): When you search for a unique element and want to test its complete structure
• find(): When you search for multiple elements or want to count/verify their presence

Examples:

# ✅ GOOD - find_one for unique structure
header = find_one(layout.render(), Header(cls=Contains("mf-layout-header")))
expected = Header(...)
assert matches(header, expected)

# ✅ GOOD - find for counting
resizers = find(drawer, Div(cls=Contains("mf-resizer-left")))
assert len(resizers) == 1, "Left drawer should contain exactly one resizer element"

---

UTR-11.6: Always use Contains() for cls and style attributes

Principle:

• For cls: CSS classes can be in any order. Test only important classes with Contains().
• For style: CSS properties can be in any order. Test only important properties with Contains().

Why: Avoids false negatives due to class/property order or spacing.

Examples:

# ✅ GOOD - Contains for cls (one or more classes)
expected = Div(cls=Contains("mf-layout-drawer"))
expected = Div(cls=Contains("mf-layout-drawer", "mf-layout-left-drawer"))

# ✅ GOOD - Contains for style
expected = Div(style=Contains("width: 250px"))

# ❌ AVOID - exact class test
expected = Div(cls="mf-layout-drawer mf-layout-left-drawer")

# ❌ AVOID - exact complete style test
expected = Div(style="width: 250px; overflow: hidden; display: flex;")

---

UTR-11.7: Use TestIcon() or TestIconNotStr() to test icon presence

Principle: Use TestIcon() or TestIconNotStr() depending on how the icon is integrated in the code. See docs/testing_rendered_components.md section 7 for full documentation.

How to choose — read the source code first:

Helper method	Wrapper element	TestIcon usage
mk.icon(my_icon)	<div>	TestIcon("name")
mk.label("Text", icon=my_icon)	<span>	TestIcon("name", wrapper="span")
Direct: Div(my_icon)	none	TestIconNotStr("name")

The name parameter:

• Exact name: Use the exact import name (e.g., TestIcon("panel_right_expand20_regular")) to validate a specific icon
• name="" (empty string): Validates any icon

Debugging tip: If your test fails with TestIcon():

1. Check if the wrapper is <span> instead of <div> → try wrapper="span"
2. Check if there's no wrapper at all → try TestIconNotStr()
3. The error message will show you the actual structure

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UTR-11.8: Use TestScript() to test JavaScript scripts

Principle: Use TestScript(code_fragment) to verify JavaScript code presence. Test only the important fragment, not the complete script. See docs/testing_rendered_components.md section 9 for full documentation.

# ✅ GOOD - TestScript with important fragment
script = find_one(layout.render(), Script())
expected = TestScript(f"initResizer('{layout._id}');")
assert matches(script, expected)

# ❌ AVOID - testing all script content
expected = Script("(function() { const id = '...'; initResizer(id); })()")

---

UTR-11.9: Remove default enctype attribute when searching for Form elements

Principle: FastHTML's Form() component automatically adds enctype="multipart/form-data" as a default attribute. When using find() or find_one() to search for a Form, you must remove this attribute from the expected pattern.

Why: The actual Form in your component may not have this attribute, causing the match to fail.

Problem:

# ❌ FAILS - Form() has default enctype that may not exist in actual form
form = find_one(details, Form())  # AssertionError: Found 0 elements

Solution:

# ✅ WORKS - Remove the default enctype attribute
expected_form = Form()
del expected_form.attrs["enctype"]
form = find_one(details, expected_form)

Complete example:

def test_column_details_contains_form(self, component):
  """Test that column details contains a form with required fields."""
  details = component.mk_column_details(col_def)
  
  # Create Form pattern and remove default enctype
  expected_form = Form()
  del expected_form.attrs["enctype"]
  
  form = find_one(details, expected_form)
  assert form is not None
  
  # Now search within the found form
  title_input = find_one(form, Input(name="title"))
  assert title_input is not None

Note: This is a FastHTML-specific behavior. Always check for similar default attributes when tests fail unexpectedly with "Found 0 elements".

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UTR-11.10: Test Documentation - Justify the choice of tested elements

Principle: In the test documentation section (after the description docstring), explain why each tested element or attribute was chosen. What makes it important for the functionality?

What matters: Not the exact wording ("Why these elements matter" vs "Why this test matters"), but the explanation of why what is tested is relevant.

Examples:

def test_empty_layout_is_rendered(self, layout):
  """Test that Layout renders with all main structural sections.

  Why these elements matter:
  - 6 children: Verifies all main sections are rendered (header, drawers, main, footer, script)
  - _id: Essential for layout identification and resizer initialization
  - cls="mf-layout": Root CSS class for layout styling
  """
  expected = Div(...)
  assert matches(layout.render(), expected)


def test_left_drawer_is_rendered_when_open(self, layout):
  """Test that left drawer renders with correct classes when open.

  Why these elements matter:
  - _id: Required for targeting drawer in HTMX updates
  - cls Contains "mf-layout-drawer": Base drawer class for styling
  - cls Contains "mf-layout-left-drawer": Left-specific drawer positioning
  - style Contains width: Drawer width must be applied for sizing
  """
  layout._state.left_drawer_open = True
  drawer = find_one(layout.render(), Div(id=f"{layout._id}_ld"))
  
  expected = Div(
    _id=f"{layout._id}_ld",
    cls=Contains("mf-layout-drawer", "mf-layout-left-drawer"),
    style=Contains("width: 250px")
  )
  
  assert matches(drawer, expected)

Key points:

• Explain why the attribute/element is important (functionality, HTMX, styling, etc.)
• No need to follow rigid wording
• What matters is the justification of the choice, not the format

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UTR-11.11: Count tests with explicit messages

Principle: When you count elements with assert len(), ALWAYS add an explicit message explaining why this number is expected.

Example:

# ✅ GOOD - explanatory message
resizers = find(drawer, Div(cls=Contains("mf-resizer-left")))
assert len(resizers) == 1, "Left drawer should contain exactly one resizer element"

dividers = find(content, Div(cls="divider"))
assert len(dividers) >= 1, "Groups should be separated by dividers"

# ❌ AVOID - no message
assert len(resizers) == 1

---

UTR-11.12: No inline comments in expected structures

Principle: Do NOT add comments on each line of the expected structure. The only exception is the global structure test (UTR-11.1) where inline comments identify each section.

# ✅ GOOD - no inline noise
expected = Div(
    Div(id=f"{layout._id}-header"),
    Div(id=f"{layout._id}-content"),
    Div(id=f"{layout._id}-footer"),
)

# ❌ AVOID - inline comments everywhere
expected = Div(
    Div(id=f"{layout._id}-header"),   # header
    Div(id=f"{layout._id}-content"),  # content
    Div(id=f"{layout._id}-footer"),   # footer
)

---

UTR-11.13: Use TestObject(ComponentClass) to test component presence

Principle: When a component renders another component as a child, use TestObject(ComponentClass) to verify its presence without coupling to its internal rendering.

from myfasthtml.test.matcher import matches, find, TestObject
from myfasthtml.controls.Search import Search

# ✅ GOOD - test presence without coupling to internal rendering
expected = Div(
    TestObject(Search),
    id=f"{toolbar._id}"
)
assert matches(toolbar.render(), expected)

---

UTR-11.14: Use pytest fixtures in TestControlRender

Principle: In TestControlRender, always use a pytest fixture to create the control instance. This avoids duplicating setup code across tests.

class TestControlRender:
    @pytest.fixture
    def layout(self, root_instance):
        return Layout(root_instance, app_name="Test App")

    def test_empty_layout_is_rendered(self, layout):
        # layout is injected automatically by pytest
        assert matches(layout.render(), ...)

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Summary: The 15 UTR-11 sub-rules

Prerequisite

• UTR-11.0: ⭐⭐⭐ Read docs/testing_rendered_components.md (MANDATORY)

Test file structure

• UTR-11.1: ⭐ Always start with a global structure test (FIRST TEST, naming exception to UTR-5)
• UTR-11.2: Three-step pattern for simple tests
• UTR-11.3: Break down complex tests into numbered steps

How to search

• UTR-11.4: Prefer search by ID
• UTR-11.5: find_one() vs find() based on context

How to specify

• UTR-11.6: Always Contains() for cls and style
• UTR-11.7: TestIcon() or TestIconNotStr() to test icon presence
• UTR-11.8: TestScript() for JavaScript
• UTR-11.9: Remove default enctype from Form() patterns
• UTR-11.13: TestObject(ComponentClass) to test component presence

How to document

• UTR-11.10: Justify the choice of tested elements
• UTR-11.11: Explicit messages for assert len()

Code style

• UTR-11.12: No inline comments in expected structures
• UTR-11.14: Use pytest fixtures in TestControlRender

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UTR-12: Analyze Execution Flow Before Writing Tests

Rule: Before writing a test, trace the complete execution flow to understand side effects.

Why: Prevents writing tests based on incorrect assumptions about behavior.

Example:

Test: "content_is_cached_after_first_retrieval"
Flow: create_tab() → _add_or_update_tab() → state.ns_tabs_content[tab_id] = component
Conclusion: Cache is already filled after create_tab, test would be redundant

Process:

1. Identify the method being tested
2. Trace all method calls it makes
3. Identify state changes at each step
4. Verify your assumptions about what the test should validate
5. Only then write the test

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UTR-13: Prefer matches() for Content Verification

Rule: Even in behavior tests, use matches() to verify HTML content rather than assert "text" in str(element).

Why: More robust, clearer error messages, consistent with render test patterns.

Examples:

# ❌ FRAGILE - string matching
result = component._dynamic_get_content("nonexistent_id")
assert "Tab not found" in str(result)

# ✅ ROBUST - structural matching
result = component._dynamic_get_content("nonexistent_id")
assert matches(result, Div('Tab not found.'))

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UTR-14: Know FastHTML Attribute Names

Rule: FastHTML elements use HTML attribute names, not Python parameter names.

Key differences:

• Use attrs.get('class') not attrs.get('cls')
• Use attrs.get('id') for the ID
• Prefer matches() with predicates to avoid direct attribute access

Examples:

# ❌ WRONG - Python parameter name
classes = element.attrs.get('cls', '')  # Returns None or ''

# ✅ CORRECT - HTML attribute name
classes = element.attrs.get('class', '')  # Returns actual classes

# ✅ BETTER - Use predicates with matches()
expected = Div(cls=Contains("active"))
assert matches(element, expected)

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UTR-15: Test Workflow

1. Receive code to test - User provides file path or code section
2. Check existing tests - Look for corresponding test file and read it if it exists
3. Analyze code - Read and understand implementation
4. Trace execution flow - Apply UTR-12 to understand side effects
5. Gap analysis - If tests exist, identify what's missing; otherwise identify all scenarios
6. Propose test plan - List new/missing tests with brief explanations
7. Wait for approval - User validates the test plan
8. Implement tests - Write all approved tests
9. Verify - Ensure tests follow naming conventions and structure
10. Ask before running - Do NOT automatically run tests with pytest. Ask user first if they want to run the tests.

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UTR-16: Propose Parameterized Tests

Rule: When proposing a test plan, systematically identify tests that can be parameterized and propose them as such.

When to parameterize:

• Tests that follow the same pattern with different input values
• Tests that verify the same behavior for different sides/directions (left/right, up/down)
• Tests that check the same logic with different states (visible/hidden, enabled/disabled)
• Tests that validate the same method with different valid inputs

How to identify candidates:

1. Look for tests with similar names differing only by a value (e.g., test_left_panel_... and test_right_panel_...)
2. Look for tests that have identical structure but different parameters
3. Look for combinatorial scenarios (side × state combinations)

How to propose: In your test plan, explicitly show:

1. The individual tests that would be written without parameterization
2. The parameterized version with all test cases
3. The reduction in test count

Example proposal:

**Without parameterization (4 tests):**
- test_i_can_toggle_left_panel_from_visible_to_hidden
- test_i_can_toggle_left_panel_from_hidden_to_visible
- test_i_can_toggle_right_panel_from_visible_to_hidden
- test_i_can_toggle_right_panel_from_hidden_to_visible

**With parameterization (1 test, 4 cases):**
@pytest.mark.parametrize("side, initial, expected", [
    ("left", True, False),
    ("left", False, True),
    ("right", True, False),
    ("right", False, True),
])
def test_i_can_toggle_panel_visibility(...)

**Result:** 1 test instead of 4, same coverage

Benefits:

• Reduces code duplication
• Makes it easier to add new test cases
• Improves maintainability
• Makes the test matrix explicit

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Managing Rules

To disable a specific rule, the user can say:

• "Disable UTR-4" (do not apply the rule about testing Python built-ins)
• "Enable UTR-4" (re-enable a previously disabled rule)

When a rule is disabled, acknowledge it and adapt behavior accordingly.

Reference

For detailed architecture and testing patterns, refer to CLAUDE.md in the project root.

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