Mflux Testing PI B11

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name: mflux-testing
description: Run tests in mflux (fast/slow/full), preserve image outputs, and handle golden image diffs safely.
license: MIT
allowed-tools: [Read, Write, Bash]
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# mflux testing

This repo uses pytest with image-producing tests. Always preserve outputs for inspection and **never** update reference images unless explicitly asked.

## Overview

The mflux testing framework provides comprehensive test coverage for model validation workflows. By leveraging pytest with image-producing capabilities, teams can maintain high-quality standards across development cycles. The system emphasizes preservation of test outputs to enable thorough inspection and comparison of results over time.

## Usage

### Test Execution Commands

- `/test-fast` (fast tests, no image generation)
- `/test-slow` (slow tests, image generation)
- `/test` (full suite)

### Configuration Guidelines

Always maintain `MFLUX_PRESERVE_TEST_OUTPUT=1` during test runs. This environment variable is already integrated into the available commands and ensures consistent output handling throughout the testing lifecycle.

## Guidelines

### Operational Mode

- Prefer the existing Cursor commands for streamlined test execution.
- Always keep `MFLUX_PRESERVE_TEST_OUTPUT=1` on test runs (already built into the commands).
- If tests fail:
  - Summarize the failing test names and the key assertion output.
  - Point to any generated images/artifacts on disk for manual review.
- Do **not** regenerate/replace reference ("golden") images unless the user explicitly requests it.

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### Manual validation (config resolution + local model paths)

Use when a change touches model config resolution, `mflux-save`, or the model's generate CLI, or when a PR fixes local model-path handling for the model under investigation. Refer to the `mflux-cli` skill to find the correct generate command for the model you are testing.

- Run a local-path quantize/save:
  - Use the `mflux-cli` skill to look up the correct command and flags.
  - Verify CLI usage with the command's `--help` before running it.
  - Save to a known location (e.g., Desktop) to make follow-up steps explicit.
- Run generation from the saved model using the correct model-specific generate CLI:
  - Use the `mflux-cli` skill to find the generate command and required flags.
  - Verify CLI usage with the command's `--help` before running it.
- If the model has multiple size variants, repeat the above for each variant to confirm the correct overrides are applied.
- Do not commit output artifacts; delete or leave them untracked.

## Examples

### Test Output Preservation

When running the full test suite, the system generates comprehensive output artifacts that should be preserved for future reference. These outputs include test execution logs, image comparisons, and configuration snapshots that support ongoing quality assurance efforts.

### Golden Image Management

Reference images serve as the foundation for visual validation. The system maintains these golden images without automatic updates, ensuring consistency across test cycles. Manual intervention is required when modifications to the testing framework necessitate image regeneration.

### Model Configuration Workflow

The testing workflow integrates model configuration resolution with local path management. This approach ensures that model-specific parameters are properly aligned with the testing infrastructure, enabling accurate validation of model performance across different deployment scenarios.