Using Robolectric Correctly

Q: What is a Claude Code skill and how does the Using Robolectric Correctly skill fit in?

A Claude Code skill is a SKILL.md file that lives under ~/.claude/skills/<name>/ and tells the Claude Code CLI agent how to perform a specific task (instructions, prompts, allowed tools). Skills are auto-discovered at session start. Using Robolectric Correctly is one of 67,000+ skills indexed in the open ClaudSkills catalog, classified under the Security category. Learn more at https://claudskills.com/learn/what-is-skill-md/.

Category: Security · Sub-category: threat-hunting · Last updated: 2026-05-28

Use this skill to run Android-aware unit tests on the JVM with Robolectric — the right runner choice (AndroidJUnit4 vs RobolectricTestRunner), @Config sdk/qualifiers/application, the includeAndroidResources requirement, common shadows (ShadowApplication, ShadowLog, ShadowLooper, ShadowPackageManager, ShadowSystemClock), looper draining (shadowOf(Looper.getMainLooper()).idle()), and when NOT to reach for Robolectric (screenshot tests, RenderThread, accessibility services). Also covers the AGP 7.2+ sharedTest reality check and the migration to KMP androidHostTest/androidDeviceTest. If the user mentions Robolectric, AndroidJUnit4 host test, RobolectricTestRunner, @Config, includeAndroidResources, ShadowLooper.idle, shadowOf, sharedTest broken on AGP 7.2, ParameterizedRobolectricTestRunner, "test passes on JVM fails on device", or "Resources NotFoundException" in unit tests, use this skill.

About this skill (catalog notes)

Using Robolectric Correctly includes explicit scope boundaries (an explicit 'when not to use' or 'out of scope' section); a dedicated installation section; 18 code blocks for direct copy-paste. At roughly 2,291 words the SKILL.md is on the longer end of the catalog distribution.

License: Apache-2.0
Original author: skydoves
Indexed lastmod: 2026-05-28
Catalog position: Security · threat-hunting
Indexed related skills: 10

How Using Robolectric Correctly fits the catalog

Using Robolectric Correctly sits in the Security category under the threat-hunting sub-topic in the ClaudSkills catalog. There are 10 related skills indexed alongside it; comparing a few before installing usually reveals which fits your workflow best.

These notes are auto-generated from features detected in the SKILL.md file and from this catalog's structure — they aren't part of the source repository.

From the source SKILL.md

Robolectric simulates Android on the JVM by swapping in pure-Java reimplementations of system classes ("shadows"). It is fast (10-100x vs an emulator) but not an emulator: no real RenderThread, no real Binder, no real GPU. This skill locks down the runner choice, the @Config matrix, the looper draining ritual, and the AGP 7.2+ sharedTest gotcha. Compose-on-Robolectric specifics live in ../../../compose/synchronization/controlling-the-test-clock/SKILL.md.

What this skill does

Using Robolectric Correctly is a community-contributed Claude Code skill in the threat-hunting sub-category. It ships as a SKILL.md file that Claude Code auto-discovers under ~/.claude/skills/using-robolectric-correctly/ and loads when your prompt matches the skill's trigger.

Who uses this skill

The Using Robolectric Correctly Claude Code skill is built for security engineers, penetration testers, DevSecOps practitioners, and development teams hardening codebases and infrastructure. It's part of ClaudSkills (also referred to as Claude Skills or Claude Code Skills) — the open community-curated registry of 116,000+ SKILL.md files for Anthropic's Claude Code agent and the wider Claude ecosystem (Claude API, Claude Agent SDK).

How to install

Free

Manual install (2 steps)

mkdir -p ~/.claude/skills/using-robolectric-correctly
curl -L https://claudskills.com/skills/using-robolectric-correctly/SKILL.md \
  -o ~/.claude/skills/using-robolectric-correctly/SKILL.md

Or just download SKILL.md directly and drop it into ~/.claude/skills/using-robolectric-correctly/. Claude Code auto-discovers it on next session.

Skills live at ~/.claude/skills/using-robolectric-correctly/SKILL.md on macOS/Linux, or %USERPROFILE%\.claude\skills\using-robolectric-correctly\SKILL.md on Windows. See the full install guide for step-by-step instructions.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install the Using Robolectric Correctly Claude Code skill?

Install via the ClaudSkills desktop app (one click) or copy SKILL.md from the source repository to ~/.claude/skills/using-robolectric-correctly/SKILL.md and restart Claude Code. Both flows are detailed at claudskills.com/install/.

What does the Using Robolectric Correctly skill do?

Is this skill free to install?

Yes. ClaudSkills is an open registry — every skill keeps its source repository's license, and manual install via copy is free. ClaudSkills Pro ($9/mo, $79/yr, or $149 one-time) adds one-click install via the desktop app and a multi-signal Quality Score.

When should I use the Using Robolectric Correctly skill?

Use Using Robolectric Correctly when your Claude Code task falls under the Security category — specifically in the threat hunting area. Claude Code auto-discovers installed skills and invokes the right one based on the task description, so you can also ask Claude directly (e.g. "use Using Robolectric Correctly" or describe the task and let Claude pick). Browse related skills at /category/security/.

What is a Claude Code skill and how does the Using Robolectric Correctly skill fit in?

A Claude Code skill is a SKILL.md file that lives under ~/.claude/skills/<name>/ and tells the Claude Code CLI agent how to perform a specific task (instructions, prompts, allowed tools). Skills are auto-discovered at session start. Using Robolectric Correctly is one of 67,000+ skills indexed in the open ClaudSkills catalog, classified under the Security category. Learn more at /learn/what-is-a-claude-skill/.

Attribution & license

Source: https://github.com/skydoves/android-testing-skills/blob/HEAD/jvm-tests/robolectric/using-robolectric-correctly/SKILL.md
License: Apache-2.0
Author: skydoves

Cite this skill

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APA

skydoves. (2026). Using Robolectric Correctly [Claude Code skill]. ClaudSkills. https://claudskills.com/skills/using-robolectric-correctly/

BibTeX

@misc{using-robolectric-correctly-2026,
  author    = {skydoves},
  title     = {Using Robolectric Correctly [Claude Code skill]},
  year      = {2026},
  publisher = {ClaudSkills},
  url       = {https://claudskills.com/skills/using-robolectric-correctly/}
}

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