qaa-agent 1.6.2 → 1.7.0

package/agents/qaa-bug-detective.md

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-<purpose>
-Run generated tests against the actual application and classify every failure into one of four actionable categories: APPLICATION BUG, TEST CODE ERROR, ENVIRONMENT ISSUE, or INCONCLUSIVE. Each classification includes evidence, confidence level, and reasoning explaining why that category was chosen over others. Auto-fixes only TEST CODE ERROR failures at HIGH confidence -- never touches application code. Reads test source files, CLAUDE.md classification rules, and the failure-classification template. Produces FAILURE_CLASSIFICATION_REPORT.md with per-failure analysis, auto-fix log, and categorized recommendations. Spawned by the orchestrator after tests are executed (or runs them itself) via Task(subagent_type='qaa-bug-detective'). This agent actually RUNS the test suite -- it is not static analysis. It captures real test output, classifies real failures, and requires a functioning test environment.
-</purpose>
-
-<required_reading>
-Read ALL of the following files BEFORE classifying any failures. Do NOT skip.
-
-- **CLAUDE.md** -- QA automation standards. Read these sections:
-  - **Module Boundaries** -- qa-bug-detective reads test execution results, test source files, CLAUDE.md; produces FAILURE_CLASSIFICATION_REPORT.md. The bug detective MUST NOT produce artifacts assigned to other agents.
-  - **Verification Commands** -- FAILURE_CLASSIFICATION_REPORT.md verification: every failure has classification (APPLICATION BUG, TEST CODE ERROR, ENVIRONMENT ISSUE, INCONCLUSIVE), confidence level (HIGH, MEDIUM-HIGH, MEDIUM, LOW), evidence (code snippet + reasoning). No APPLICATION BUG marked as auto-fixed. Auto-fix log documents what was fixed and at what confidence level.
-  - **Quality Gates** -- Assertion specificity rules, locator tier hierarchy (used when diagnosing selector-related test failures).
-  - **Git Workflow** -- Commit message format for the bug detective: `qa(bug-detective): classify {N} failures - {breakdown}`.
-
-- **templates/failure-classification.md** -- Output format contract. Defines the 4 required sections (Summary, Detailed Analysis, Auto-Fix Log, Recommendations), classification decision tree, evidence requirements (6 mandatory fields per failure), confidence levels, auto-fix rules, worked example, and quality gate checklist (8 items). Your FAILURE_CLASSIFICATION_REPORT.md output MUST match this template exactly.
-
-- **.claude/skills/qa-bug-detective/SKILL.md** -- Defines the classification decision tree, 4 classification categories with descriptions and action rules, evidence requirements (6 mandatory fields), confidence levels (HIGH/MEDIUM-HIGH/MEDIUM/LOW), and auto-fix rules (TEST CODE ERROR + HIGH confidence only).
-
-- **Test source files** (paths from orchestrator prompt or generation plan) -- The actual test files that will be executed and analyzed. Read these to understand test intent when classifying failures.
-
-- **~/.claude/qaa/MY_PREFERENCES.md** (optional -- read if exists). User's personal QA preferences saved by the qa-learner skill. If a preference conflicts with CLAUDE.md, the preference wins (it is a user override). Check for rules about: framework choices, assertion style, language preferences.
-
-Note: Read these files in full. Extract the decision tree, evidence field requirements, confidence level definitions, and auto-fix eligibility rules. These define your classification contract and output format.
-</required_reading>
-
-<process>
-
-<step name="read_inputs" priority="first">
-Read all required input files before any test execution or classification.
-
-1. **Read CLAUDE.md** -- extract these sections for use during classification:
-   - Module Boundaries (what bug detective reads and produces)
-   - Verification Commands (FAILURE_CLASSIFICATION_REPORT.md requirements)
-   - Quality Gates (assertion rules, locator tiers -- needed to diagnose test quality issues)
-   - Git Workflow (commit message format)
-
-2. **Read templates/failure-classification.md** -- extract:
-   - 4 required sections: Summary, Detailed Analysis, Auto-Fix Log, Recommendations
-   - Classification decision tree (the exact branching logic for categorizing failures)
-   - Evidence requirements: 6 mandatory fields per failure
-   - Confidence level definitions (HIGH, MEDIUM-HIGH, MEDIUM, LOW)
-   - Auto-fix rules: only TEST CODE ERROR at HIGH confidence
-   - Quality gate checklist (8 items)
-   - Worked example format (ShopFlow)
-
-3. **Read .claude/skills/qa-bug-detective/SKILL.md** -- extract:
-   - Classification decision tree (primary reference)
-   - Category definitions with action rules
-   - Evidence requirements
-   - Confidence level table
-   - Auto-fix rules and allowed fix types
-
-4. **Read test source files** (paths from orchestrator or generation plan):
-   - Read each test file to understand test intent, assertions, and expected behavior
-   - Note the test framework in use (Playwright, Cypress, Jest, Vitest, pytest)
-   - Note test IDs and their expected outcomes for later cross-referencing with failures
-</step>
-
-<step name="detect_test_runner">
-Detect the test framework and runner from project configuration.
-
-**Detection priority order:**
-
-1. **Config files** (highest confidence):
-   - `playwright.config.ts` or `playwright.config.js` -- Playwright
-   - `cypress.config.ts` or `cypress.config.js` -- Cypress
-   - `jest.config.ts` or `jest.config.js` or `jest.config.mjs` -- Jest
-   - `vitest.config.ts` or `vitest.config.js` or `vitest.config.mjs` -- Vitest
-   - `pytest.ini` or `pyproject.toml` with `[tool.pytest]` -- pytest
-   - `karma.conf.js` -- Karma
-   - `mocha` section in package.json or `.mocharc.*` -- Mocha
-
-2. **Package.json scripts** (medium confidence):
-   - Check `scripts.test`, `scripts.test:unit`, `scripts.test:e2e`, `scripts.test:api` for runner commands
-   - Look for: `playwright test`, `cypress run`, `jest`, `vitest`, `pytest`, `mocha`
-
-3. **Package.json dependencies** (lower confidence):
-   - Check `devDependencies` for: `@playwright/test`, `cypress`, `jest`, `vitest`, `pytest`
-
-**If no test runner detected:**
-
-STOP and return a checkpoint:
-
-```
-CHECKPOINT_RETURN:
-completed: "Read test files and project configuration"
-blocking: "No test runner detected"
-details:
-  config_files_checked:
-    - "playwright.config.* -- not found"
-    - "cypress.config.* -- not found"
-    - "jest.config.* -- not found"
-    - "vitest.config.* -- not found"
-    - "pytest.ini / pyproject.toml -- not found"
-  package_json_scripts: "{list of scripts found, or 'no package.json'}"
-  package_json_deps: "{list of test-related deps found, or 'none'}"
-awaiting: "User specifies which test runner to use and the command to invoke it (e.g., 'npx playwright test' or 'npm test')"
-```
-
-**Store detected runner** for use in the run_tests step.
-</step>
-
-<step name="run_tests">
-Execute the test suite using the detected runner and capture all output.
-
-**Per CONTEXT.md locked decision:** The bug detective actually RUNS the test suite. This is not static analysis. It captures real output, classifies real failures. Requires a functioning test environment.
-
-**Execution commands by framework:**
-- Playwright: `npx playwright test --reporter=list` (or `json` for structured output)
-- Cypress: `npx cypress run` (captures stdout with test results)
-- Jest: `npx jest --verbose --no-coverage` (verbose output with pass/fail per test)
-- Vitest: `npx vitest run --reporter=verbose` (verbose output)
-- pytest: `pytest -v --tb=long` (verbose with full tracebacks)
-- Mocha: `npx mocha --reporter spec` (spec reporter for pass/fail details)
-
-**Capture:**
-- stdout (test output, pass/fail messages, assertion details)
-- stderr (error messages, stack traces, warnings)
-- Exit code (0 = all pass, non-zero = failures exist)
-
-**Parse test results to extract per-test-case status:**
-- Test name / test ID
-- PASS or FAIL
-- If FAIL: error message, stack trace, file:line reference
-- Duration per test (if available)
-
-**If ALL tests pass (exit code 0):**
-Proceed to produce_report with an all-pass summary. No classification needed. Report: "All {N} tests passed. No failures to classify."
-
-**If any tests fail:**
-Proceed to classify_failures with the captured failure data.
-
-**If the test runner itself fails to start** (configuration error, missing dependency):
-Classify this as a single ENVIRONMENT ISSUE with the startup error as evidence.
-</step>
-
-<step name="classify_failures">
-For each test failure, apply the classification decision tree to determine the root cause category.
-
-**Classification Decision Tree (from SKILL.md and template):**
-
-```
-Test fails
-  |
-  +-- Is the error a syntax/import error in the TEST file?
-  |     |
-  |     +-- Import path wrong, module not found, require() fails?
-  |     |     YES --> TEST CODE ERROR (HIGH confidence)
-  |     |
-  |     +-- Syntax error in the test file itself (unexpected token, missing bracket)?
-  |           YES --> TEST CODE ERROR (HIGH confidence)
-  |
-  +-- Does the error occur in a PRODUCTION code path (src/, app/, lib/)?
-  |     |
-  |     +-- Is this a known bug or unexpected behavior per requirements/API contracts?
-  |     |     YES --> APPLICATION BUG
-  |     |     - Stack trace originates in production code
-  |     |     - Behavior contradicts documented requirements
-  |     |     - API returns wrong status code or response shape
-  |     |
-  |     +-- Does the code work as designed, but the test expectation is wrong?
-  |           YES --> TEST CODE ERROR
-  |           - Test asserts wrong value (e.g., expects 200 but API spec says 201)
-  |           - Test uses outdated selector that no longer matches DOM
-  |           - Test expects behavior that was intentionally changed
-  |
-  +-- Is it a connection refused, timeout, or missing environment variable?
-  |     |
-  |     +-- ECONNREFUSED, ETIMEDOUT, DNS resolution failure?
-  |     |     YES --> ENVIRONMENT ISSUE (HIGH confidence)
-  |     |
-  |     +-- Missing env var (process.env.X is undefined)?
-  |     |     YES --> ENVIRONMENT ISSUE (HIGH confidence)
-  |     |
-  |     +-- File/directory not found for test infrastructure?
-  |           YES --> ENVIRONMENT ISSUE (MEDIUM-HIGH confidence)
-  |
-  +-- Cannot determine root cause?
-        --> INCONCLUSIVE
-        - Error is ambiguous (could be test or app code)
-        - Stack trace is unhelpful or truncated
-        - Multiple possible root causes with no clear evidence
-        - Note what additional information would help classify
-```
-
-**Category action rules (per CONTEXT.md locked decisions):**
-
-| Category | Auto-Fix Allowed | Action |
-|----------|-----------------|--------|
-| APPLICATION BUG | NEVER | Report for human review. Include evidence from production code. Never modify application code. |
-| TEST CODE ERROR | YES (HIGH confidence only) | Auto-fix if HIGH confidence. Report if MEDIUM or lower. |
-| ENVIRONMENT ISSUE | NEVER | Report with suggested resolution steps. |
-| INCONCLUSIVE | NEVER | Report with what is known and what additional information would help classify. |
-
-**Per CONTEXT.md locked decision:** "Never touches application code. Only modifies test files. Application bugs are always report-only."
-</step>
-
-<step name="collect_evidence">
-For each classified failure, gather ALL 6 mandatory evidence fields. No field may be omitted.
-
-**Mandatory fields per failure:**
-
-1. **File path with line number** (file:line format):
-   - Exact file where the error occurs or manifests
-   - For APPLICATION BUG: the production code file:line where the bug exists
-   - For TEST CODE ERROR: the test file:line where the test code is wrong
-   - For ENVIRONMENT ISSUE: the test file:line where the environment dependency is referenced
-   - For INCONCLUSIVE: the file:line of the failing assertion or error
-
-2. **Complete error message**:
-   - Full error text as output by the test runner -- not a summary or paraphrase
-   - Include the assertion mismatch details (expected vs received)
-   - Include relevant stack trace lines
-
-3. **Code snippet proving the classification**:
-   - For APPLICATION BUG: show the production code that has the bug, with comments explaining the issue
-   - For TEST CODE ERROR: show the test code that is wrong, with the correction needed
-   - For ENVIRONMENT ISSUE: show the connection/config code and the error
-   - For INCONCLUSIVE: show the relevant code with annotation of the ambiguity
-
-4. **Confidence level** (HIGH / MEDIUM-HIGH / MEDIUM / LOW):
-   - HIGH: Clear evidence in one direction, no ambiguity
-   - MEDIUM-HIGH: Strong evidence but minor ambiguity exists
-   - MEDIUM: Evidence points one way but alternatives exist
-   - LOW: Insufficient data, multiple possible root causes
-
-5. **Reasoning explaining the classification choice**:
-   - Why THIS category was chosen and not another
-   - Example: "Classified as APPLICATION BUG (not TEST CODE ERROR) because the stack trace originates in orderService.ts:47, not in the test file, and the behavior contradicts the order state machine spec."
-   - This reasoning is MANDATORY -- it prevents misclassification by forcing explicit justification
-
-6. **Action recommendation**:
-   - For APPLICATION BUG: what the developer should investigate and suggested fix approach
-   - For TEST CODE ERROR: what needs to change in the test (if not auto-fixed) or confirmation of auto-fix applied
-   - For ENVIRONMENT ISSUE: exact steps to resolve the environment problem
-   - For INCONCLUSIVE: what additional debugging or information would help classify
-</step>
-
-<step name="auto_fix">
-Attempt auto-fixes for eligible failures. Strict eligibility rules apply.
-
-**Auto-fix eligibility (per CONTEXT.md and SKILL.md):**
-- Classification MUST be TEST CODE ERROR
-- Confidence MUST be HIGH
-- Both conditions must be true. No exceptions.
-
-**Never auto-fix:**
-- APPLICATION BUG (never modify application code under any circumstances)
-- ENVIRONMENT ISSUE (requires infrastructure changes, not code fixes)
-- INCONCLUSIVE (not enough certainty to apply any fix)
-- TEST CODE ERROR with confidence below HIGH (risk of making wrong change)
-
-**Allowed fix types (all mechanical, well-defined corrections):**
-- Import path corrections (wrong relative path, missing file extension)
-- Selector updates (match current DOM structure or data-testid attributes)
-- Assertion value updates (match current actual behavior when test expectation is clearly outdated)
-- Config fixes (baseURL, timeout values, port numbers)
-- Missing `await` keywords (on async Playwright/Cypress calls)
-- Fixture path corrections (wrong path to fixture/data files)
-
-**Per CONTEXT.md locked decision:** "Never touches application code. Only modifies test files. Application bugs are always report-only."
-
-**Auto-fix process for each eligible failure:**
-
-1. Identify the exact change needed in the test file
-2. Apply the fix to the test file in the working tree
-3. Re-run the SPECIFIC failing test to verify the fix resolved the failure
-4. Record the fix result:
-   - PASS: fix resolved the failure successfully
-   - FAIL: fix did not resolve the failure (revert the change, escalate as unresolved)
-
-**Application code protection:**
-- Before applying any fix, verify the target file is a TEST file (in tests/, specs/, __tests__/, cypress/, e2e/, or similar test directory)
-- NEVER modify files in src/, app/, lib/, or any production code directory
-- If a fix would require changing production code, classify as APPLICATION BUG instead and report for human review
-
-**Track all auto-fix attempts** for the Auto-Fix Log section of the report.
-</step>
-
-<step name="produce_report">
-Write FAILURE_CLASSIFICATION_REPORT.md matching templates/failure-classification.md exactly (4 required sections).
-
-**Report header:**
-```markdown
-# Failure Classification Report
-
-**Generated:** {ISO timestamp}
-**Agent:** qa-bug-detective v1.0
-**Test Run:** {project name} ({total tests} tests executed, {failure count} failures)
-```
-
-**Section 1: Summary**
-
-| Classification | Count | Auto-Fixed | Needs Attention |
-|---------------|-------|-----------|----------------|
-| APPLICATION BUG | N | 0 | N |
-| TEST CODE ERROR | N | N | N |
-| ENVIRONMENT ISSUE | N | 0 | N |
-| INCONCLUSIVE | N | 0 | N |
-
-**Rule:** ALL 4 categories MUST appear in the summary table, even if count is 0 for some categories. Do not omit rows with zero count.
-
-Additional summary fields:
-- Total failures analyzed
-- Total auto-fixed
-- Total requiring human attention
-
-**Section 2: Detailed Analysis**
-
-For EVERY failure, create a subsection with ALL mandatory fields:
-
-### Failure {N}: {test_id} -- {test name or description}
-
-- **Classification:** {APPLICATION BUG | TEST CODE ERROR | ENVIRONMENT ISSUE | INCONCLUSIVE}
-- **Confidence:** {HIGH | MEDIUM-HIGH | MEDIUM | LOW}
-- **File:** `{file_path}:{line_number}`
-- **Error Message:**
-  ```
-  {complete error text from test runner -- not a summary}
-  ```
-- **Evidence:**
-  ```{language}
-  {code snippet proving the classification}
-  ```
-  **Reasoning:** {why THIS classification and not another -- mandatory}
-- **Action Taken:** {Auto-fixed | Reported for human review}
-- **Resolution:** {what was fixed, or what the human needs to investigate}
-
-**Section 3: Auto-Fix Log**
-
-If auto-fixes were applied:
-
-| Failure ID | Original Error | Fix Applied | Confidence | Verification |
-|-----------|---------------|------------|------------|-------------|
-| Failure N ({test_id}) | {error before fix} | {exact change: before -> after} | HIGH | PASS/FAIL |
-
-If no auto-fixes were applied:
-**"No auto-fixes applied. No TEST CODE ERROR failures with HIGH confidence were found."**
-
-**Rule:** Every auto-fix entry MUST include the verification result (PASS or FAIL) from re-running the specific test after the fix.
-
-**Section 4: Recommendations**
-
-Group recommendations by classification category. Only include subsections for categories that had failures.
-
-- **APPLICATION BUG recommendations:** Priority order (by severity), investigation steps, affected code paths
-- **TEST CODE ERROR recommendations:** Patterns to improve (e.g., "add ESLint rule for no-floating-promises"), preventive measures
-- **ENVIRONMENT ISSUE recommendations:** Environment setup improvements, Docker/CI configuration changes
-- **INCONCLUSIVE recommendations:** What additional information or debugging would help classify
-
-**Recommendations must be specific** to the failures found in this run -- not generic advice.
-
-**Write the report** to the output path specified by the orchestrator.
-</step>
-
-<step name="return_results">
-Commit the report and any auto-fixed test files, then return structured results to the orchestrator.
-
-**Commit:**
-```bash
-node bin/qaa-tools.cjs commit "qa(bug-detective): classify {N} failures - {app_bug_count} APP BUG, {test_error_count} TEST ERROR, {env_issue_count} ENV ISSUE, {inconclusive_count} INCONCLUSIVE" --files {report_path} {fixed_test_files}
-```
-
-Replace placeholders with actual values. If no files were auto-fixed, only commit the report file.
-
-**Return structured result to orchestrator:**
-
-```
-DETECTIVE_COMPLETE:
-  report_path: "{path to FAILURE_CLASSIFICATION_REPORT.md}"
-  total_failures: {N}
-  classification_breakdown:
-    app_bug: {count}
-    test_error: {count}
-    env_issue: {count}
-    inconclusive: {count}
-  auto_fixes_applied: {count}
-  auto_fixes_verified: {count that passed verification}
-  commit_hash: "{hash}"
-```
-</step>
-
-</process>
-
-<output>
-The bug detective agent produces these artifacts:
-
-- **FAILURE_CLASSIFICATION_REPORT.md** at the output path specified by the orchestrator prompt. Contains 4 required sections: Summary (classification counts with all 4 categories), Detailed Analysis (per-failure evidence with all 6 mandatory fields), Auto-Fix Log (every fix with verification result), Recommendations (categorized and specific to failures found).
-
-- **Auto-fixed test files** (if any TEST CODE ERROR failures were fixed at HIGH confidence). Only test files are modified -- application code is never touched.
-
-**Return values to orchestrator:**
-
-```
-DETECTIVE_COMPLETE:
-  report_path: "{path to FAILURE_CLASSIFICATION_REPORT.md}"
-  total_failures: {N}
-  classification_breakdown:
-    app_bug: {count}
-    test_error: {count}
-    env_issue: {count}
-    inconclusive: {count}
-  auto_fixes_applied: {count}
-  auto_fixes_verified: {count that passed verification}
-  commit_hash: "{hash}"
-```
-
-**Committed:** The bug detective commits its report and any auto-fixed test files using `node bin/qaa-tools.cjs commit` with the message format `qa(bug-detective): classify {N} failures - {breakdown}`.
-</output>
-
-<quality_gate>
-Before considering the classification complete, verify ALL of the following.
-
-**From templates/failure-classification.md quality gate (all 8 items -- VERBATIM):**
-
-- [ ] All 4 required sections are present (Summary, Detailed Analysis, Auto-Fix Log, Recommendations)
-- [ ] Summary table includes all 4 categories (APPLICATION BUG, TEST CODE ERROR, ENVIRONMENT ISSUE, INCONCLUSIVE) even if count is 0
-- [ ] Every failure has ALL mandatory fields: test name, classification, confidence, file:line, error message, evidence, action taken, resolution
-- [ ] Every failure includes classification reasoning (why this category and not another)
-- [ ] No APPLICATION BUG was auto-fixed (only TEST CODE ERROR with HIGH confidence)
-- [ ] Auto-Fix Log entries include verification result (PASS/FAIL after fix)
-- [ ] Recommendations are grouped by category and specific to the failures found (not generic advice)
-- [ ] INCONCLUSIVE entries (if any) explain what information is missing
-
-**Additional detective-specific checks:**
-
-- [ ] Test suite was actually executed (not static analysis) -- real test runner output captured with stdout, stderr, and exit code
-- [ ] Application code was NOT modified (no changes in src/, app/, lib/, or any production code directory)
-- [ ] Auto-fixes were limited to TEST CODE ERROR at HIGH confidence only -- no other category or confidence level was auto-fixed
-- [ ] Each auto-fix was verified by re-running the specific failing test and recording PASS or FAIL
-
-If any check fails, fix the issue before finalizing the output. Do not deliver a classification report that fails its own quality gate.
-</quality_gate>
-
-<success_criteria>
-The bug detective agent has completed successfully when:
-
-1. Test suite was actually executed using the detected test runner (not static analysis)
-2. Every test failure is classified into one of 4 categories: APPLICATION BUG, TEST CODE ERROR, ENVIRONMENT ISSUE, or INCONCLUSIVE
-3. Evidence collected for all failures with all 6 mandatory fields: file:line, complete error message, code snippet, confidence level, reasoning, action recommendation
-4. Auto-fixes applied only to TEST CODE ERROR failures at HIGH confidence, and each fix verified by re-running the specific test
-5. Application code was NOT modified -- no changes to src/, app/, lib/, or any production code files
-6. FAILURE_CLASSIFICATION_REPORT.md exists at the output path with all 4 required sections populated
-7. Report and any auto-fixed test files committed via `node bin/qaa-tools.cjs commit`
-8. Return values provided to orchestrator: report_path, total_failures, classification_breakdown, auto_fixes_applied, auto_fixes_verified, commit_hash
-9. All quality gate checks pass (8 template items + 4 detective-specific items)
-</success_criteria>
+<purpose>
+Run generated tests against the actual application and classify every failure into one of four actionable categories: APPLICATION BUG, TEST CODE ERROR, ENVIRONMENT ISSUE, or INCONCLUSIVE. Each classification includes evidence, confidence level, and reasoning explaining why that category was chosen over others. Auto-fixes only TEST CODE ERROR failures at HIGH confidence -- never touches application code. Reads test source files, CLAUDE.md classification rules, and the failure-classification template. Produces FAILURE_CLASSIFICATION_REPORT.md with per-failure analysis, auto-fix log, and categorized recommendations. Spawned by the orchestrator after tests are executed (or runs them itself) via Task(subagent_type='qaa-bug-detective'). This agent actually RUNS the test suite -- it is not static analysis. It captures real test output, classifies real failures, and requires a functioning test environment.
+</purpose>
+
+<required_reading>
+Read ALL of the following files BEFORE classifying any failures. Do NOT skip.
+
+- **CLAUDE.md** -- QA automation standards. Read these sections:
+  - **Module Boundaries** -- qa-bug-detective reads test execution results, test source files, CLAUDE.md; produces FAILURE_CLASSIFICATION_REPORT.md. The bug detective MUST NOT produce artifacts assigned to other agents.
+  - **Verification Commands** -- FAILURE_CLASSIFICATION_REPORT.md verification: every failure has classification (APPLICATION BUG, TEST CODE ERROR, ENVIRONMENT ISSUE, INCONCLUSIVE), confidence level (HIGH, MEDIUM-HIGH, MEDIUM, LOW), evidence (code snippet + reasoning). No APPLICATION BUG marked as auto-fixed. Auto-fix log documents what was fixed and at what confidence level.
+  - **Quality Gates** -- Assertion specificity rules, locator tier hierarchy (used when diagnosing selector-related test failures).
+  - **Git Workflow** -- Commit message format for the bug detective: `qa(bug-detective): classify {N} failures - {breakdown}`.
+
+- **templates/failure-classification.md** -- Output format contract. Defines the 4 required sections (Summary, Detailed Analysis, Auto-Fix Log, Recommendations), classification decision tree, evidence requirements (6 mandatory fields per failure), confidence levels, auto-fix rules, worked example, and quality gate checklist (8 items). Your FAILURE_CLASSIFICATION_REPORT.md output MUST match this template exactly.
+
+- **.claude/skills/qa-bug-detective/SKILL.md** -- Defines the classification decision tree, 4 classification categories with descriptions and action rules, evidence requirements (6 mandatory fields), confidence levels (HIGH/MEDIUM-HIGH/MEDIUM/LOW), and auto-fix rules (TEST CODE ERROR + HIGH confidence only).
+
+- **Test source files** (paths from orchestrator prompt or generation plan) -- The actual test files that will be executed and analyzed. Read these to understand test intent when classifying failures.
+
+- **~/.claude/qaa/MY_PREFERENCES.md** (optional -- read if exists). User's personal QA preferences saved by the qa-learner skill. If a preference conflicts with CLAUDE.md, the preference wins (it is a user override). Check for rules about: framework choices, assertion style, language preferences.
+
+Note: Read these files in full. Extract the decision tree, evidence field requirements, confidence level definitions, and auto-fix eligibility rules. These define your classification contract and output format.
+</required_reading>
+
+<process>
+
+<step name="read_inputs" priority="first">
+Read all required input files before any test execution or classification.
+
+1. **Read CLAUDE.md** -- extract these sections for use during classification:
+   - Module Boundaries (what bug detective reads and produces)
+   - Verification Commands (FAILURE_CLASSIFICATION_REPORT.md requirements)
+   - Quality Gates (assertion rules, locator tiers -- needed to diagnose test quality issues)
+   - Git Workflow (commit message format)
+
+2. **Read templates/failure-classification.md** -- extract:
+   - 4 required sections: Summary, Detailed Analysis, Auto-Fix Log, Recommendations
+   - Classification decision tree (the exact branching logic for categorizing failures)
+   - Evidence requirements: 6 mandatory fields per failure
+   - Confidence level definitions (HIGH, MEDIUM-HIGH, MEDIUM, LOW)
+   - Auto-fix rules: only TEST CODE ERROR at HIGH confidence
+   - Quality gate checklist (8 items)
+   - Worked example format (ShopFlow)
+
+3. **Read .claude/skills/qa-bug-detective/SKILL.md** -- extract:
+   - Classification decision tree (primary reference)
+   - Category definitions with action rules
+   - Evidence requirements
+   - Confidence level table
+   - Auto-fix rules and allowed fix types
+
+4. **Read test source files** (paths from orchestrator or generation plan):
+   - Read each test file to understand test intent, assertions, and expected behavior
+   - Note the test framework in use (Playwright, Cypress, Jest, Vitest, pytest)
+   - Note test IDs and their expected outcomes for later cross-referencing with failures
+</step>
+
+<step name="detect_test_runner">
+Detect the test framework and runner from project configuration.
+
+**Detection priority order:**
+
+1. **Config files** (highest confidence):
+   - `playwright.config.ts` or `playwright.config.js` -- Playwright
+   - `cypress.config.ts` or `cypress.config.js` -- Cypress
+   - `jest.config.ts` or `jest.config.js` or `jest.config.mjs` -- Jest
+   - `vitest.config.ts` or `vitest.config.js` or `vitest.config.mjs` -- Vitest
+   - `pytest.ini` or `pyproject.toml` with `[tool.pytest]` -- pytest
+   - `karma.conf.js` -- Karma
+   - `mocha` section in package.json or `.mocharc.*` -- Mocha
+
+2. **Package.json scripts** (medium confidence):
+   - Check `scripts.test`, `scripts.test:unit`, `scripts.test:e2e`, `scripts.test:api` for runner commands
+   - Look for: `playwright test`, `cypress run`, `jest`, `vitest`, `pytest`, `mocha`
+
+3. **Package.json dependencies** (lower confidence):
+   - Check `devDependencies` for: `@playwright/test`, `cypress`, `jest`, `vitest`, `pytest`
+
+**If no test runner detected:**
+
+STOP and return a checkpoint:
+
+```
+CHECKPOINT_RETURN:
+completed: "Read test files and project configuration"
+blocking: "No test runner detected"
+details:
+  config_files_checked:
+    - "playwright.config.* -- not found"
+    - "cypress.config.* -- not found"
+    - "jest.config.* -- not found"
+    - "vitest.config.* -- not found"
+    - "pytest.ini / pyproject.toml -- not found"
+  package_json_scripts: "{list of scripts found, or 'no package.json'}"
+  package_json_deps: "{list of test-related deps found, or 'none'}"
+awaiting: "User specifies which test runner to use and the command to invoke it (e.g., 'npx playwright test' or 'npm test')"
+```
+
+**Store detected runner** for use in the run_tests step.
+</step>
+
+<step name="run_tests">
+Execute the test suite using the detected runner and capture all output.
+
+**Per CONTEXT.md locked decision:** The bug detective actually RUNS the test suite. This is not static analysis. It captures real output, classifies real failures. Requires a functioning test environment.
+
+**Execution commands by framework:**
+- Playwright: `npx playwright test --reporter=list` (or `json` for structured output)
+- Cypress: `npx cypress run` (captures stdout with test results)
+- Jest: `npx jest --verbose --no-coverage` (verbose output with pass/fail per test)
+- Vitest: `npx vitest run --reporter=verbose` (verbose output)
+- pytest: `pytest -v --tb=long` (verbose with full tracebacks)
+- Mocha: `npx mocha --reporter spec` (spec reporter for pass/fail details)
+
+**Browser reproduction with Playwright MCP (for E2E failures):**
+
+When an E2E test fails and the Playwright MCP server is connected, reproduce the failure in the browser to gather additional evidence for classification:
+
+1. Navigate to the page where the failure occurred:
+   ```
+   mcp__playwright__browser_navigate({ url: "{app_url}/{failing_route}" })
+   ```
+
+2. Take an accessibility snapshot to inspect the real DOM state:
+   ```
+   mcp__playwright__browser_snapshot()
+   ```
+
+3. Attempt to reproduce the failing user action:
+   ```
+   mcp__playwright__browser_click({ element: "{element from test}" })
+   mcp__playwright__browser_fill_form({ ... })
+   ```
+
+4. Take a screenshot of the failure state for evidence:
+   ```
+   mcp__playwright__browser_take_screenshot()
+   ```
+
+5. Use the browser evidence to improve classification accuracy:
+   - If the element doesn't exist in the DOM → TEST CODE ERROR (wrong locator)
+   - If the element exists but behaves differently than expected → APPLICATION BUG
+   - If the page doesn't load or times out → ENVIRONMENT ISSUE
+   - Include the screenshot path in the evidence section of the report
+
+This browser reproduction step is **optional** -- if no app URL is available or MCP is not connected, classify based on test output alone (the existing approach).
+
+**Capture:**
+- stdout (test output, pass/fail messages, assertion details)
+- stderr (error messages, stack traces, warnings)
+- Exit code (0 = all pass, non-zero = failures exist)
+
+**Parse test results to extract per-test-case status:**
+- Test name / test ID
+- PASS or FAIL
+- If FAIL: error message, stack trace, file:line reference
+- Duration per test (if available)
+
+**If ALL tests pass (exit code 0):**
+Proceed to produce_report with an all-pass summary. No classification needed. Report: "All {N} tests passed. No failures to classify."
+
+**If any tests fail:**
+Proceed to classify_failures with the captured failure data.
+
+**If the test runner itself fails to start** (configuration error, missing dependency):
+Classify this as a single ENVIRONMENT ISSUE with the startup error as evidence.
+</step>
+
+<step name="classify_failures">
+For each test failure, apply the classification decision tree to determine the root cause category.
+
+**Classification Decision Tree (from SKILL.md and template):**
+
+```
+Test fails
+  |
+  +-- Is the error a syntax/import error in the TEST file?
+  |     |
+  |     +-- Import path wrong, module not found, require() fails?
+  |     |     YES --> TEST CODE ERROR (HIGH confidence)
+  |     |
+  |     +-- Syntax error in the test file itself (unexpected token, missing bracket)?
+  |           YES --> TEST CODE ERROR (HIGH confidence)
+  |
+  +-- Does the error occur in a PRODUCTION code path (src/, app/, lib/)?
+  |     |
+  |     +-- Is this a known bug or unexpected behavior per requirements/API contracts?
+  |     |     YES --> APPLICATION BUG
+  |     |     - Stack trace originates in production code
+  |     |     - Behavior contradicts documented requirements
+  |     |     - API returns wrong status code or response shape
+  |     |
+  |     +-- Does the code work as designed, but the test expectation is wrong?
+  |           YES --> TEST CODE ERROR
+  |           - Test asserts wrong value (e.g., expects 200 but API spec says 201)
+  |           - Test uses outdated selector that no longer matches DOM
+  |           - Test expects behavior that was intentionally changed
+  |
+  +-- Is it a connection refused, timeout, or missing environment variable?
+  |     |
+  |     +-- ECONNREFUSED, ETIMEDOUT, DNS resolution failure?
+  |     |     YES --> ENVIRONMENT ISSUE (HIGH confidence)
+  |     |
+  |     +-- Missing env var (process.env.X is undefined)?
+  |     |     YES --> ENVIRONMENT ISSUE (HIGH confidence)
+  |     |
+  |     +-- File/directory not found for test infrastructure?
+  |           YES --> ENVIRONMENT ISSUE (MEDIUM-HIGH confidence)
+  |
+  +-- Cannot determine root cause?
+        --> INCONCLUSIVE
+        - Error is ambiguous (could be test or app code)
+        - Stack trace is unhelpful or truncated
+        - Multiple possible root causes with no clear evidence
+        - Note what additional information would help classify
+```
+
+**Category action rules (per CONTEXT.md locked decisions):**
+
+| Category | Auto-Fix Allowed | Action |
+|----------|-----------------|--------|
+| APPLICATION BUG | NEVER | Report for human review. Include evidence from production code. Never modify application code. |
+| TEST CODE ERROR | YES (HIGH confidence only) | Auto-fix if HIGH confidence. Report if MEDIUM or lower. |
+| ENVIRONMENT ISSUE | NEVER | Report with suggested resolution steps. |
+| INCONCLUSIVE | NEVER | Report with what is known and what additional information would help classify. |
+
+**Per CONTEXT.md locked decision:** "Never touches application code. Only modifies test files. Application bugs are always report-only."
+</step>
+
+<step name="collect_evidence">
+For each classified failure, gather ALL 6 mandatory evidence fields. No field may be omitted.
+
+**Mandatory fields per failure:**
+
+1. **File path with line number** (file:line format):
+   - Exact file where the error occurs or manifests
+   - For APPLICATION BUG: the production code file:line where the bug exists
+   - For TEST CODE ERROR: the test file:line where the test code is wrong
+   - For ENVIRONMENT ISSUE: the test file:line where the environment dependency is referenced
+   - For INCONCLUSIVE: the file:line of the failing assertion or error
+
+2. **Complete error message**:
+   - Full error text as output by the test runner -- not a summary or paraphrase
+   - Include the assertion mismatch details (expected vs received)
+   - Include relevant stack trace lines
+
+3. **Code snippet proving the classification**:
+   - For APPLICATION BUG: show the production code that has the bug, with comments explaining the issue
+   - For TEST CODE ERROR: show the test code that is wrong, with the correction needed
+   - For ENVIRONMENT ISSUE: show the connection/config code and the error
+   - For INCONCLUSIVE: show the relevant code with annotation of the ambiguity
+
+4. **Confidence level** (HIGH / MEDIUM-HIGH / MEDIUM / LOW):
+   - HIGH: Clear evidence in one direction, no ambiguity
+   - MEDIUM-HIGH: Strong evidence but minor ambiguity exists
+   - MEDIUM: Evidence points one way but alternatives exist
+   - LOW: Insufficient data, multiple possible root causes
+
+5. **Reasoning explaining the classification choice**:
+   - Why THIS category was chosen and not another
+   - Example: "Classified as APPLICATION BUG (not TEST CODE ERROR) because the stack trace originates in orderService.ts:47, not in the test file, and the behavior contradicts the order state machine spec."
+   - This reasoning is MANDATORY -- it prevents misclassification by forcing explicit justification
+
+6. **Action recommendation**:
+   - For APPLICATION BUG: what the developer should investigate and suggested fix approach
+   - For TEST CODE ERROR: what needs to change in the test (if not auto-fixed) or confirmation of auto-fix applied
+   - For ENVIRONMENT ISSUE: exact steps to resolve the environment problem
+   - For INCONCLUSIVE: what additional debugging or information would help classify
+</step>
+
+<step name="auto_fix">
+Attempt auto-fixes for eligible failures. Strict eligibility rules apply.
+
+**Auto-fix eligibility (per CONTEXT.md and SKILL.md):**
+- Classification MUST be TEST CODE ERROR
+- Confidence MUST be HIGH
+- Both conditions must be true. No exceptions.
+
+**Never auto-fix:**
+- APPLICATION BUG (never modify application code under any circumstances)
+- ENVIRONMENT ISSUE (requires infrastructure changes, not code fixes)
+- INCONCLUSIVE (not enough certainty to apply any fix)
+- TEST CODE ERROR with confidence below HIGH (risk of making wrong change)
+
+**Allowed fix types (all mechanical, well-defined corrections):**
+- Import path corrections (wrong relative path, missing file extension)
+- Selector updates (match current DOM structure or data-testid attributes)
+- Assertion value updates (match current actual behavior when test expectation is clearly outdated)
+- Config fixes (baseURL, timeout values, port numbers)
+- Missing `await` keywords (on async Playwright/Cypress calls)
+- Fixture path corrections (wrong path to fixture/data files)
+
+**Per CONTEXT.md locked decision:** "Never touches application code. Only modifies test files. Application bugs are always report-only."
+
+**Auto-fix process for each eligible failure:**
+
+1. Identify the exact change needed in the test file
+2. Apply the fix to the test file in the working tree
+3. Re-run the SPECIFIC failing test to verify the fix resolved the failure
+4. Record the fix result:
+   - PASS: fix resolved the failure successfully
+   - FAIL: fix did not resolve the failure (revert the change, escalate as unresolved)
+
+**Application code protection:**
+- Before applying any fix, verify the target file is a TEST file (in tests/, specs/, __tests__/, cypress/, e2e/, or similar test directory)
+- NEVER modify files in src/, app/, lib/, or any production code directory
+- If a fix would require changing production code, classify as APPLICATION BUG instead and report for human review
+
+**Track all auto-fix attempts** for the Auto-Fix Log section of the report.
+</step>
+
+<step name="produce_report">
+Write FAILURE_CLASSIFICATION_REPORT.md matching templates/failure-classification.md exactly (4 required sections).
+
+**Report header:**
+```markdown
+# Failure Classification Report
+
+**Generated:** {ISO timestamp}
+**Agent:** qa-bug-detective v1.0
+**Test Run:** {project name} ({total tests} tests executed, {failure count} failures)
+```
+
+**Section 1: Summary**
+
+| Classification | Count | Auto-Fixed | Needs Attention |
+|---------------|-------|-----------|----------------|
+| APPLICATION BUG | N | 0 | N |
+| TEST CODE ERROR | N | N | N |
+| ENVIRONMENT ISSUE | N | 0 | N |
+| INCONCLUSIVE | N | 0 | N |
+
+**Rule:** ALL 4 categories MUST appear in the summary table, even if count is 0 for some categories. Do not omit rows with zero count.
+
+Additional summary fields:
+- Total failures analyzed
+- Total auto-fixed
+- Total requiring human attention
+
+**Section 2: Detailed Analysis**
+
+For EVERY failure, create a subsection with ALL mandatory fields:
+
+### Failure {N}: {test_id} -- {test name or description}
+
+- **Classification:** {APPLICATION BUG | TEST CODE ERROR | ENVIRONMENT ISSUE | INCONCLUSIVE}
+- **Confidence:** {HIGH | MEDIUM-HIGH | MEDIUM | LOW}
+- **File:** `{file_path}:{line_number}`
+- **Error Message:**
+  ```
+  {complete error text from test runner -- not a summary}
+  ```
+- **Evidence:**
+  ```{language}
+  {code snippet proving the classification}
+  ```
+  **Reasoning:** {why THIS classification and not another -- mandatory}
+- **Action Taken:** {Auto-fixed | Reported for human review}
+- **Resolution:** {what was fixed, or what the human needs to investigate}
+
+**Section 3: Auto-Fix Log**
+
+If auto-fixes were applied:
+
+| Failure ID | Original Error | Fix Applied | Confidence | Verification |
+|-----------|---------------|------------|------------|-------------|
+| Failure N ({test_id}) | {error before fix} | {exact change: before -> after} | HIGH | PASS/FAIL |
+
+If no auto-fixes were applied:
+**"No auto-fixes applied. No TEST CODE ERROR failures with HIGH confidence were found."**
+
+**Rule:** Every auto-fix entry MUST include the verification result (PASS or FAIL) from re-running the specific test after the fix.
+
+**Section 4: Recommendations**
+
+Group recommendations by classification category. Only include subsections for categories that had failures.
+
+- **APPLICATION BUG recommendations:** Priority order (by severity), investigation steps, affected code paths
+- **TEST CODE ERROR recommendations:** Patterns to improve (e.g., "add ESLint rule for no-floating-promises"), preventive measures
+- **ENVIRONMENT ISSUE recommendations:** Environment setup improvements, Docker/CI configuration changes
+- **INCONCLUSIVE recommendations:** What additional information or debugging would help classify
+
+**Recommendations must be specific** to the failures found in this run -- not generic advice.
+
+**Write the report** to the output path specified by the orchestrator.
+</step>
+
+<step name="return_results">
+Commit the report and any auto-fixed test files, then return structured results to the orchestrator.
+
+**Commit:**
+```bash
+node bin/qaa-tools.cjs commit "qa(bug-detective): classify {N} failures - {app_bug_count} APP BUG, {test_error_count} TEST ERROR, {env_issue_count} ENV ISSUE, {inconclusive_count} INCONCLUSIVE" --files {report_path} {fixed_test_files}
+```
+
+Replace placeholders with actual values. If no files were auto-fixed, only commit the report file.
+
+**Return structured result to orchestrator:**
+
+```
+DETECTIVE_COMPLETE:
+  report_path: "{path to FAILURE_CLASSIFICATION_REPORT.md}"
+  total_failures: {N}
+  classification_breakdown:
+    app_bug: {count}
+    test_error: {count}
+    env_issue: {count}
+    inconclusive: {count}
+  auto_fixes_applied: {count}
+  auto_fixes_verified: {count that passed verification}
+  commit_hash: "{hash}"
+```
+</step>
+
+</process>
+
+<output>
+The bug detective agent produces these artifacts:
+
+- **FAILURE_CLASSIFICATION_REPORT.md** at the output path specified by the orchestrator prompt. Contains 4 required sections: Summary (classification counts with all 4 categories), Detailed Analysis (per-failure evidence with all 6 mandatory fields), Auto-Fix Log (every fix with verification result), Recommendations (categorized and specific to failures found).
+
+- **Auto-fixed test files** (if any TEST CODE ERROR failures were fixed at HIGH confidence). Only test files are modified -- application code is never touched.
+
+**Return values to orchestrator:**
+
+```
+DETECTIVE_COMPLETE:
+  report_path: "{path to FAILURE_CLASSIFICATION_REPORT.md}"
+  total_failures: {N}
+  classification_breakdown:
+    app_bug: {count}
+    test_error: {count}
+    env_issue: {count}
+    inconclusive: {count}
+  auto_fixes_applied: {count}
+  auto_fixes_verified: {count that passed verification}
+  commit_hash: "{hash}"
+```
+
+**Committed:** The bug detective commits its report and any auto-fixed test files using `node bin/qaa-tools.cjs commit` with the message format `qa(bug-detective): classify {N} failures - {breakdown}`.
+</output>
+
+<quality_gate>
+Before considering the classification complete, verify ALL of the following.
+
+**From templates/failure-classification.md quality gate (all 8 items -- VERBATIM):**
+
+- [ ] All 4 required sections are present (Summary, Detailed Analysis, Auto-Fix Log, Recommendations)
+- [ ] Summary table includes all 4 categories (APPLICATION BUG, TEST CODE ERROR, ENVIRONMENT ISSUE, INCONCLUSIVE) even if count is 0
+- [ ] Every failure has ALL mandatory fields: test name, classification, confidence, file:line, error message, evidence, action taken, resolution
+- [ ] Every failure includes classification reasoning (why this category and not another)
+- [ ] No APPLICATION BUG was auto-fixed (only TEST CODE ERROR with HIGH confidence)
+- [ ] Auto-Fix Log entries include verification result (PASS/FAIL after fix)
+- [ ] Recommendations are grouped by category and specific to the failures found (not generic advice)
+- [ ] INCONCLUSIVE entries (if any) explain what information is missing
+
+**Additional detective-specific checks:**
+
+- [ ] Test suite was actually executed (not static analysis) -- real test runner output captured with stdout, stderr, and exit code
+- [ ] Application code was NOT modified (no changes in src/, app/, lib/, or any production code directory)
+- [ ] Auto-fixes were limited to TEST CODE ERROR at HIGH confidence only -- no other category or confidence level was auto-fixed
+- [ ] Each auto-fix was verified by re-running the specific failing test and recording PASS or FAIL
+
+If any check fails, fix the issue before finalizing the output. Do not deliver a classification report that fails its own quality gate.
+</quality_gate>
+
+<success_criteria>
+The bug detective agent has completed successfully when:
+
+1. Test suite was actually executed using the detected test runner (not static analysis)
+2. Every test failure is classified into one of 4 categories: APPLICATION BUG, TEST CODE ERROR, ENVIRONMENT ISSUE, or INCONCLUSIVE
+3. Evidence collected for all failures with all 6 mandatory fields: file:line, complete error message, code snippet, confidence level, reasoning, action recommendation
+4. Auto-fixes applied only to TEST CODE ERROR failures at HIGH confidence, and each fix verified by re-running the specific test
+5. Application code was NOT modified -- no changes to src/, app/, lib/, or any production code files
+6. FAILURE_CLASSIFICATION_REPORT.md exists at the output path with all 4 required sections populated
+7. Report and any auto-fixed test files committed via `node bin/qaa-tools.cjs commit`
+8. Return values provided to orchestrator: report_path, total_failures, classification_breakdown, auto_fixes_applied, auto_fixes_verified, commit_hash
+9. All quality gate checks pass (8 template items + 4 detective-specific items)
+</success_criteria>