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GitAuto

About GitAuto
GitAuto is a GitHub Marketplace app designed for software engineering managers and teams who want to convert GitHub issues into actionable code changes and fully tested pull requests. The tool generates implementation code and unit tests directly from backlog issues or tickets, executes the tests, and fixes them to improve test coverage before opening a pull request for review and merging. Progress is tracked in issue comments, and notifications alert teams when the pull request is ready for review. GitAuto installs as a GitHub App on selected repositories and can be triggered via an issue checkbox, a ‘gitauto’ label, or custom issue templates. It also supports a local development setup using a GitHub App and ngrok for webhook handling. The tool emphasizes automated unit test generation and coverage improvement while integrating seamlessly into existing GitHub workflows for issues and pull requests.
Key features
- Generates implementation code and unit tests from GitHub issues or tickets
- Runs and fixes tests to improve test coverage
- Opens pull requests for review and merging
- Tracks progress in issue comments and sends notifications
- Triggers via issue checkbox, 'gitauto' label, or issue templates
- Supports local development with GitHub App and ngrok
- Integrates directly into existing GitHub issue and pull request workflows
- Focuses on automated unit test generation and coverage improvement
Use cases
- Automating code generation and testing from GitHub issues
- Improving test coverage and reducing manual testing effort
- Streamlining pull request creation and review workflows
Pros
- Automates the full cycle of unit test generation, execution, and fixing directly within GitHub workflows
- Integrates seamlessly with existing coverage reports and CI/CD pipelines for any programming language or testing framework
- Reduces manual effort in maintaining high test coverage by operating 24/7 on scheduled triggers
- Provides visual progress tracking to monitor improvements in test coverage over time
- Supports auto-merging of pull requests when all checks pass, streamlining the review process
Cons
- Limited to GitHub repositories, with no support for GitLab or BitBucket platforms
- Excludes GitHub secrets from input processing, which may limit contextual understanding for some repositories
- Requires initial setup of coverage reports and repository rules to function effectively
- Dependent on external CI/CD systems for test execution and failure resolution
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Frequently asked questions about GitAuto
What is GitAuto and what does it do?
GitAuto is a GitHub Marketplace app that automates the creation, execution, and improvement of unit tests directly within GitHub repositories. It generates tests from backlog issues or tickets, runs them, fixes failures, and opens pull requests for review, aiming to increase test coverage to 90% or higher.
Who should use GitAuto?
GitAuto is designed for software engineering managers and teams, particularly those struggling with low test coverage, limited QA resources, or legacy codebases. It suits teams looking to automate test generation and maintenance while integrating seamlessly into existing GitHub workflows.
How does GitAuto integrate with GitHub?
GitAuto installs as a GitHub App on selected repositories and can be triggered via issue checkboxes, a ‘gitauto’ label, or custom issue templates. It works with any language and testing framework, and integrates with coverage reports to identify files needing tests.
What inputs does GitAuto use to generate tests?
GitAuto uses the PR title, body, comments, file tree, repository contents, repository rules, and a GITAUTO.md file (if present) to learn from past feedback. It does not use GitHub secrets as inputs.
Does GitAuto automatically merge pull requests?
GitAuto can auto-merge pull requests when all CI checks pass and only test files are changed. Alternatively, teams can review and merge manually based on their workflow preferences.
Is GitAuto compatible with platforms other than GitHub?
GitAuto is currently a GitHub app and only works with GitHub repositories. For support on other platforms like GitLab or BitBucket, users are encouraged to contact the GitAuto team.
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