# Flaky Test Hunter > Identify and stabilize flaky tests (seeds, time, isolation) without hiding failures. Use when this capability is needed. - Skill: `tomevault-io/flaky-test-hunter` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 2 files) - Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add tomevault-io/flaky-test-hunter` - Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/tomevault-io/flaky-test-hunter/raw - Safety review: pending (external: skill-scanner PASS, skillspector PASS) - Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex - Category: Coding & Dev Tools - Author: tomevault-io (https://skillmd.com/u/tomevault-io) - Updated: 2026-09-17 - Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/tomevault-io/flaky-test-hunter --- 1) Re-run the failing test(s) multiple times (and/or with randomized order if supported). 2) Determine the flake type: time, concurrency, ordering, shared state, external dependency. 3) Stabilize by: - Removing shared mutable state - Using deterministic seeds/time control - Hermetic fixtures/test doubles - Reducing reliance on network/timeouts 4) Add a regression test or harness that reproduces the flake deterministically if possible. 5) Re-run the relevant suite and document the root cause + fix in the feature spec Debug log. --- > Converted and distributed by [TomeVault](https://tomevault.io/claim/rafaie) — claim your Tome and manage your conversions.