AutoTestID Workflow MCP Server

A comprehensive Model Context Protocol (MCP) server implementing two-phase AutoTestID workflow for automated testing with accessibility-first approach.

Overview

AutoTestID Workflow MCP Server provides the autotestid_workflow tool that implements a sophisticated two-phase approach:

1. Phase 1: Strategy Selection - Choose between aria-first or test-attribute-first
2. Phase 2: Implementation - Apply your chosen strategy with enterprise-grade locator patterns

Features

• 🎯 Two-Phase Workflow: Strategy selection followed by intelligent implementation
• ♿ ARIA-First Option: Prioritizes accessibility with semantic targeting (ARIA attributes OR data-testid, never both)
• 🎛️ Test-Attribute-First Option: Comprehensive data-testid coverage for all interactive elements
• 🏢 Enterprise-Grade: Follows Angular/AngularJS best practices with proper naming conventions
• 🚀 MCP Compatible: Seamlessly integrates with VS Code and GitHub Copilot

Project Structure

AutoTestId.McpServer/
├── AutoTestId.McpServer.csproj    # Project configuration
├── Program.cs                     # Application entry point  
├── McpServer.cs                   # MCP protocol implementation
├── TestIdTools.cs                 # Two-phase AutoTestID workflow
├── tech_prompts/
│   └── add_test_id_prompt.md      # Comprehensive workflow template
└── README.md                      # This guide

Requirements

• .NET 8.0 SDK or later
• VS Code with MCP Server Extension
• GitHub Copilot (for chat integration)

Quick Setup

1. Build the Project:

   dotnet build
   dotnet run
   

2. Configure VS Code MCP: Add to your VS Code MCP configuration:

   {
     "servers": {
       "autotestid-workflow": {
         "type": "stdio",
         "command": "dotnet",
         "args": ["run", "--project", "path/to/AutoTestId.McpServer.csproj"]
       }
     }
   }
   

3. Use the Tool:

   • Open GitHub Copilot Chat in VS Code
   • Option A - Direct HTML: #autotestid_workflow [your HTML]
   • Option B - File Context: Open your HTML file in VS Code or Add it as context in the chat, then use #autotestid_workflow (recommended for larger files)
   • Follow the two-phase workflow prompts

Usage

Use the tool through GitHub Copilot Chat with the two-phase workflow:

Step 1: Trigger the Workflow

Method A - Direct HTML Input:

#autotestid_workflow Add locators to this HTML:
<div><button>Save</button><input type="email"></div>

Method B - Using HTML File Context (Recommended):

1. Open your HTML file in VS Code (e.g., component.html, modal.html)
2. Use Copilot Chat:

#autotestid_workflow Apply AutoTestID workflow to the current HTML file

This method automatically uses the open file as context, making it perfect for:

• Large HTML files or components
• Angular/React component templates
• Complex forms and modals
• Entire page layouts

Step 2: Choose Your Strategy

Option A - ARIA-First (Recommended):

aria-first

• Adds ARIA attributes for accessibility and semantic targeting
• Only uses data-testid when ARIA is insufficient
• Best for user-centric testing

Option B - Test-Attribute-First:

test-attribute-first

• Adds data-testid to all interactive elements
• Consistent coverage regardless of existing attributes
• Best for comprehensive automation coverage

What You Get

• Enhanced HTML with appropriate locator attributes
• Detailed analysis of which elements were modified
• Recommendations for testing approach
• File Integration: When using file context, you can directly apply changes to your component files

Tool Description

autotestid_workflow

Purpose: Comprehensive AutoTestID workflow for Angular/AngularJS applications

Two Strategies Available:

1. ARIA-First Strategy
   • Prioritizes accessibility with aria-label, role attributes
   • Only adds `data-test

... View full README on GitHub