HttpTestGen.XunitGenerator

A .NET source generator that converts .http files into xUnit test code.

Overview

This package provides a source generator that automatically converts .http files in your project into fully functional xUnit test code at compile time. Perfect for API testing and integration testing scenarios.

Installation

<PackageReference Include="HttpTestGen.XunitGenerator" Version="1.0.0"> <PrivateAssets>all</PrivateAssets> <IncludeAssets>runtime; build; native; contentfiles; analyzers</IncludeAssets> </PackageReference>

Features

• Automatic Test Generation: Converts .http files to xUnit tests at compile time
• Rich HTTP Support: Supports all HTTP methods (GET, POST, PUT, DELETE, PATCH, HEAD, OPTIONS, TRACE)
• Header Processing: Full support for HTTP headers including custom headers
• Request Bodies: Support for JSON, XML, and text request bodies
• Response Assertions: Validate expected status codes and response headers
• Zero Runtime Overhead: Code generation happens at compile time

Usage

1. Install the NuGet package in your test project
2. Add .http files to your project
3. Build your project - test code is automatically generated

Example .http File

# Simple GET request GET https://api.example.com/users # POST request with JSON body POST https://api.example.com/users Content-Type: application/json { "name": "John Doe", "email": "john@example.com" } ### Expected response HTTP 201 Content-Type: application/json

The generator will create xUnit test methods for each request in your .http files.

Requirements

• .NET Standard 2.0 or higher
• xUnit testing framework

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.