# Hil Test Automation

> Hardware-in-the-loop test development and automation expertise

- Skill: `a5c-ai/hil-test-automation` (Agent Skill)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add a5c-ai/hil-test-automation`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/a5c-ai/hil-test-automation/raw
- Safety review: pending (external: skill-scanner PASS, skillspector PASS)
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Coding & Dev Tools
- Author: a5c-ai (https://skillmd.com/u/a5c-ai)
- Updated: 2026-09-09
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/a5c-ai/hil-test-automation

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# HIL Test Automation Skill

## Purpose
Provide hardware-in-the-loop test development and automation expertise for comprehensive ECU validation and regression testing.

## Capabilities
- dSPACE ControlDesk/AutomationDesk scripting
- NI TestStand/LabVIEW integration
- Plant model integration (ASM, CarSim, GT-SUITE)
- Test case generation from requirements
- Fault injection test design
- Signal manipulation and residual bus simulation
- Regression test automation
- Test report generation

## Usage Guidelines
- Develop plant models with appropriate fidelity
- Generate test cases from requirements traceability
- Implement fault injection for safety validation
- Automate regression testing for continuous integration
- Document test procedures and acceptance criteria
- Generate comprehensive test reports

## Dependencies
- dSPACE HIL
- NI PXI/VeriStand
- Vector VT System

## Process Integration
- TVL-002: Hardware-in-the-Loop Testing
- ADA-004: Simulation and Virtual Validation
- SAF-001: Functional Safety Development (ISO 26262)