bugster - Interactive CLI Session

The bugster shell provides a persistent, interactive environment for running tests and commands. Type natural language to test instantly, browse commands with /, and navigate files with @.

Quick Start

bugster

Core Concepts

/

Command BrowserType / to browse and autocomplete all Bugster commands

@

File NavigatorType @ to interactively select test or source files

Natural Text

Inline TestsType 5+ words to instantly run a test

Usage Examples

# Start shell
bugster

# Browse and run command
/generate --page @

# Quick inline test (5+ words required)
test login form with invalid email addresses

# Run specific test file
/run @

# Exit
/exit

Key Features

No bugster prefix needed - Direct command execution
Command history - Use ↑/↓ arrows to navigate previous commands
Smart file filtering - /run @ shows only tests, /generate --page @ excludes tests
Persistent session - Stay in context across multiple operations
Instant execution - Natural language (5+ words) runs tests immediately

Keyboard Shortcuts

Key	Action
`/`	Command browser
`@`	File browser
`↑` `↓`	Navigate history/items
`Enter`	Execute/Select
`Ctrl+C` × 2	Exit shell

Common Commands

/generate              # Generate tests
/run                   # Run all tests
/run --fast           # Run tests in fast mode
/update               # Update test specs
/validate             # Validate config

Use the shell for active development sessions. It’s faster than one-off commands and maintains your workflow context.

Inline tests require at least 5 words. Shorter phrases won’t execute as tests.

GETTING STARTED

GUIDES

USING THE CLI

HOSTING AND CI/CD

Shell

Quick Start

Core Concepts

/

@

Natural Text

Usage Examples

Key Features

Keyboard Shortcuts

Common Commands

​Quick Start

​Core Concepts

/

@

Natural Text

​Usage Examples

​Key Features

​Keyboard Shortcuts

​Common Commands

Quick Start

Core Concepts

Usage Examples

Key Features

Keyboard Shortcuts

Common Commands