Ab Test Setup V5

A/B Test Setup

Overview

This public intake copy packages plugins/antigravity-bundle-qa-testing/skills/ab-test-setup from https://github.com/sickn33/antigravity-awesome-skills into the native Omni Skills editorial shape without hiding its origin.

Use it when the operator needs the upstream workflow, support files, and repository context to stay intact while the public validator and private enhancer continue their normal downstream flow.

This intake keeps the copied upstream files intact and uses the external_source block in metadata.json plus ORIGIN.md as the provenance anchor for review.

A/B Test Setup

Imported source sections that did not map cleanly to the public headings are still preserved below or in the support files. Notable imported sections: 1️⃣ Purpose & Scope, 2️⃣ Pre-Requisites, Running the Test, Analyzing Results, Documentation & Learning, Refusal Conditions (Safety).

When to Use This Skill

Use this section as the trigger filter. It should make the activation boundary explicit before the operator loads files, runs commands, or opens a pull request.

• This skill is applicable to execute the workflow or actions described in the overview.
• Use when the request clearly matches the imported source intent: Structured guide for setting up A/B tests with mandatory gates for hypothesis, metrics, and execution readiness.
• Use when the operator should preserve upstream workflow detail instead of rewriting the process from scratch.
• Use when provenance needs to stay visible in the answer, PR, or review packet.
• Use when copied upstream references, examples, or scripts materially improve the answer.
• Use when the workflow should remain reviewable in the public intake repo before the private enhancer takes over.

Operating Table

Workflow

This workflow is intentionally editorial and operational at the same time. It keeps the imported source useful to the operator while still satisfying the public intake standards that feed the downstream enhancer flow.

1. Confirm the user goal, the scope of the imported workflow, and whether this skill is still the right router for the task.
2. Read the overview and provenance files before loading any copied upstream support files.
3. Load only the references, examples, prompts, or scripts that materially change the outcome for the current request.
4. Execute the upstream workflow while keeping provenance and source boundaries explicit in the working notes.
5. Validate the result against the upstream expectations and the evidence you can point to in the copied files.
6. Escalate or hand off to a related skill when the work moves out of this imported workflow's center of gravity.
7. Before merge or closure, record what was used, what changed, and what the reviewer still needs to verify.

Imported Workflow Notes

Imported: 1️⃣ Purpose & Scope

Ensure every A/B test is valid, rigorous, and safe before a single line of code is written.

• Prevents "peeking"
• Enforces statistical power
• Blocks invalid hypotheses

Examples

Example 1: Ask for the upstream workflow directly

Use @ab-test-setup-v5 to handle <task>. Start from the copied upstream workflow, load only the files that change the outcome, and keep provenance visible in the answer.

Explanation: This is the safest starting point when the operator needs the imported workflow, but not the entire repository.

Example 2: Ask for a provenance-grounded review

Review @ab-test-setup-v5 against metadata.json and ORIGIN.md, then explain which copied upstream files you would load first and why.

Explanation: Use this before review or troubleshooting when you need a precise, auditable explanation of origin and file selection.

Example 3: Narrow the copied support files before execution

Use @ab-test-setup-v5 for <task>. Load only the copied references, examples, or scripts that change the outcome, and name the files explicitly before proceeding.

Explanation: This keeps the skill aligned with progressive disclosure instead of loading the whole copied package by default.

Example 4: Build a reviewer packet

Review @ab-test-setup-v5 using the copied upstream files plus provenance, then summarize any gaps before merge.

Explanation: This is useful when the PR is waiting for human review and you want a repeatable audit packet.

Best Practices

Treat the generated public skill as a reviewable packaging layer around the upstream repository. The goal is to keep provenance explicit and load only the copied source material that materially improves execution.

• One hypothesis per test
• One primary metric
• Commit before launch
• No peeking
• Learning over winning
• Statistical rigor first
• Keep the imported skill grounded in the upstream repository; do not invent steps that the source material cannot support.

Imported Operating Notes

Imported: Key Principles (Non-Negotiable)

• One hypothesis per test
• One primary metric
• Commit before launch
• No peeking
• Learning over winning
• Statistical rigor first

Troubleshooting

Problem: The operator skipped the imported context and answered too generically

Symptoms: The result ignores the upstream workflow in plugins/antigravity-bundle-qa-testing/skills/ab-test-setup, fails to mention provenance, or does not use any copied source files at all. Solution: Re-open metadata.json, ORIGIN.md, and the most relevant copied upstream files. Check the external_source block first, then restate the provenance before continuing.

Problem: The imported workflow feels incomplete during review

Symptoms: Reviewers can see the generated SKILL.md, but they cannot quickly tell which references, examples, or scripts matter for the current task. Solution: Point at the exact copied references, examples, scripts, or assets that justify the path you took. If the gap is still real, record it in the PR instead of hiding it.

Problem: The task drifted into a different specialization

Symptoms: The imported skill starts in the right place, but the work turns into debugging, architecture, design, security, or release orchestration that a native skill handles better. Solution: Use the related skills section to hand off deliberately. Keep the imported provenance visible so the next skill inherits the right context instead of starting blind.

Related Skills

• @api-security-best-practices-v3 - Use when the work is better handled by that native specialization after this imported skill establishes context.
• @async-python-patterns-v3 - Use when the work is better handled by that native specialization after this imported skill establishes context.
• @auth-implementation-patterns-v3 - Use when the work is better handled by that native specialization after this imported skill establishes context.
• @backend-security-coder-v3 - Use when the work is better handled by that native specialization after this imported skill establishes context.

Additional Resources

Use this support matrix and the linked files below as the operator packet for this imported skill. They should reflect real copied source material, not generic scaffolding.

Imported Reference Notes

Imported: 2️⃣ Pre-Requisites

You must have:

• A clear user problem
• Access to an analytics source
• Roughly estimated traffic volume

Hypothesis Quality Checklist

A valid hypothesis includes:

• Observation or evidence
• Single, specific change
• Directional expectation
• Defined audience
• Measurable success criteria

3️⃣ Hypothesis Lock (Hard Gate)

Before designing variants or metrics, you MUST:

• Present the final hypothesis
• Specify:
  • Target audience
  • Primary metric
  • Expected direction of effect
  • Minimum Detectable Effect (MDE)

Ask explicitly:

“Is this the final hypothesis we are committing to for this test?”

Do NOT proceed until confirmed.

4️⃣ Assumptions & Validity Check (Mandatory)

Explicitly list assumptions about:

• Traffic stability
• User independence
• Metric reliability
• Randomization quality
• External factors (seasonality, campaigns, releases)

If assumptions are weak or violated:

• Warn the user
• Recommend delaying or redesigning the test

5️⃣ Test Type Selection

Choose the simplest valid test:

• A/B Test – single change, two variants
• A/B/n Test – multiple variants, higher traffic required
• Multivariate Test (MVT) – interaction effects, very high traffic
• Split URL Test – major structural changes

Default to A/B unless there is a clear reason otherwise.

6️⃣ Metrics Definition

Primary Metric (Mandatory)

• Single metric used to evaluate success
• Directly tied to the hypothesis
• Pre-defined and frozen before launch

Secondary Metrics

• Provide context
• Explain why results occurred
• Must not override the primary metric

Guardrail Metrics

• Metrics that must not degrade
• Used to prevent harmful wins
• Trigger test stop if significantly negative

7️⃣ Sample Size & Duration

Define upfront:

• Baseline rate
• MDE
• Significance level (typically 95%)
• Statistical power (typically 80%)

Estimate:

• Required sample size per variant
• Expected test duration

Do NOT proceed without a realistic sample size estimate.

8️⃣ Execution Readiness Gate (Hard Stop)

You may proceed to implementation only if all are true:

• Hypothesis is locked
• Primary metric is frozen
• Sample size is calculated
• Test duration is defined
• Guardrails are set
• Tracking is verified

If any item is missing, stop and resolve it.

Imported: Running the Test

During the Test

DO:

• Monitor technical health
• Document external factors

DO NOT:

• Stop early due to “good-looking” results
• Change variants mid-test
• Add new traffic sources
• Redefine success criteria

Imported: Analyzing Results

Analysis Discipline

When interpreting results:

• Do NOT generalize beyond the tested population
• Do NOT claim causality beyond the tested change
• Do NOT override guardrail failures
• Separate statistical significance from business judgment

Interpretation Outcomes

Imported: Documentation & Learning

Test Record (Mandatory)

Document:

• Hypothesis
• Variants
• Metrics
• Sample size vs achieved
• Results
• Decision
• Learnings
• Follow-up ideas

Store records in a shared, searchable location to avoid repeated failures.

Imported: Refusal Conditions (Safety)

Refuse to proceed if:

• Baseline rate is unknown and cannot be estimated
• Traffic is insufficient to detect the MDE
• Primary metric is undefined
• Multiple variables are changed without proper design
• Hypothesis cannot be clearly stated

Explain why and recommend next steps.

Imported: Final Reminder

A/B testing is not about proving ideas right. It is about learning the truth with confidence.

If you feel tempted to rush, simplify, or “just try it” — that is the signal to slow down and re-check the design.

Imported: Limitations

• Use this skill only when the task clearly matches the scope described above.
• Do not treat the output as a substitute for environment-specific validation, testing, or expert review.
• Stop and ask for clarification if required inputs, permissions, safety boundaries, or success criteria are missing.