Quick test mode for simulation tests

CLAUDE.md

@@ -128,7 +128,26 @@ python communication_simulator_test.py
 python communication_simulator_test.py --verbose
 ```
 
-#### Run Individual Simulator Tests (Recommended)
+#### Quick Test Mode (Recommended for Time-Limited Testing)
+```bash
+# Run quick test mode - 6 essential tests that provide maximum functionality coverage
+python communication_simulator_test.py --quick
+
+# Run quick test mode with verbose output
+python communication_simulator_test.py --quick --verbose
+```
+
+**Quick mode runs these 6 essential tests:**
+- `cross_tool_continuation` - Cross-tool conversation memory testing (chat, thinkdeep, codereview, analyze, debug)
+- `conversation_chain_validation` - Core conversation threading and memory validation
+- `consensus_workflow_accurate` - Consensus tool with flash model and stance testing
+- `codereview_validation` - CodeReview tool with flash model and multi-step workflows
+- `planner_validation` - Planner tool with flash model and complex planning workflows
+- `token_allocation_validation` - Token allocation and conversation history buildup testing
+
+**Why these 6 tests:** They cover all major tools (chat, planner, consensus, codereview + analyze, debug, thinkdeep), extensively test conversation memory functionality, use flash/flashlite models, and provide comprehensive app functionality coverage in minimal time.
+
+#### Run Individual Simulator Tests (For Detailed Testing)
 ```bash
 # List all available tests
 python communication_simulator_test.py --list-tests
@@ -223,15 +242,17 @@ python -m pytest tests/ -v
 #### After Making Changes
 1. Run quality checks again: `./code_quality_checks.sh`
 2. Run integration tests locally: `./run_integration_tests.sh`
-3. Run relevant simulator tests: `python communication_simulator_test.py --individual <test_name>`
-4. Check logs for any issues: `tail -n 100 logs/mcp_server.log`
-5. Restart Claude session to use updated code
+3. Run quick test mode for fast validation: `python communication_simulator_test.py --quick`
+4. Run relevant specific simulator tests if needed: `python communication_simulator_test.py --individual <test_name>`
+5. Check logs for any issues: `tail -n 100 logs/mcp_server.log`
+6. Restart Claude session to use updated code
 
 #### Before Committing/PR
 1. Final quality check: `./code_quality_checks.sh`
 2. Run integration tests: `./run_integration_tests.sh`
-3. Run full simulator test suite: `./run_integration_tests.sh --with-simulator`
-4. Verify all tests pass 100%
+3. Run quick test mode: `python communication_simulator_test.py --quick`
+4. Run full simulator test suite (optional): `./run_integration_tests.sh --with-simulator`
+5. Verify all tests pass 100%
 
 ### Common Troubleshooting
 
@@ -250,6 +271,9 @@ which python
 
 #### Test Failures
 ```bash
+# First try quick test mode to see if it's a general issue
+python communication_simulator_test.py --quick --verbose
+
 # Run individual failing test with verbose output
 python communication_simulator_test.py --individual <test_name> --verbose
 

communication_simulator_test.py

@@ -38,6 +38,15 @@ Available tests:
     debug_validation            - Debug tool validation with actual bugs
     conversation_chain_validation - Conversation chain continuity validation
 
+Quick Test Mode (for time-limited testing):
+    Use --quick to run the essential 6 tests that provide maximum coverage:
+    - cross_tool_continuation
+    - conversation_chain_validation  
+    - consensus_workflow_accurate
+    - codereview_validation
+    - planner_validation
+    - token_allocation_validation
+
 Examples:
     # Run all tests
     python communication_simulator_test.py
@@ -48,6 +57,9 @@ Examples:
     # Run a single test individually (with full standalone setup)
     python communication_simulator_test.py --individual content_validation
 
+    # Run quick test mode (essential 6 tests for time-limited testing)
+    python communication_simulator_test.py --quick
+
     # Force setup standalone server environment before running tests
     python communication_simulator_test.py --setup
 
@@ -68,12 +80,13 @@ class CommunicationSimulator:
     """Simulates real-world Claude CLI communication with MCP Gemini server"""
 
     def __init__(
-        self, verbose: bool = False, keep_logs: bool = False, selected_tests: list[str] = None, setup: bool = False
+        self, verbose: bool = False, keep_logs: bool = False, selected_tests: list[str] = None, setup: bool = False, quick_mode: bool = False
     ):
         self.verbose = verbose
         self.keep_logs = keep_logs
         self.selected_tests = selected_tests or []
         self.setup = setup
+        self.quick_mode = quick_mode
         self.temp_dir = None
         self.server_process = None
         self.python_path = self._get_python_path()
@@ -83,6 +96,21 @@ class CommunicationSimulator:
 
         self.test_registry = TEST_REGISTRY
 
+        # Define quick mode tests (essential tests for time-limited testing)
+        self.quick_mode_tests = [
+            "cross_tool_continuation",
+            "conversation_chain_validation", 
+            "consensus_workflow_accurate",
+            "codereview_validation",
+            "planner_validation",
+            "token_allocation_validation"
+        ]
+
+        # If quick mode is enabled, override selected_tests
+        if self.quick_mode:
+            self.selected_tests = self.quick_mode_tests
+            self.logger.info(f"Quick mode enabled - running {len(self.quick_mode_tests)} essential tests")
+
         # Available test methods mapping
         self.available_tests = {
             name: self._create_test_runner(test_class) for name, test_class in self.test_registry.items()
@@ -415,6 +443,7 @@ def parse_arguments():
     parser.add_argument("--tests", "-t", nargs="+", help="Specific tests to run (space-separated)")
     parser.add_argument("--list-tests", action="store_true", help="List available tests and exit")
     parser.add_argument("--individual", "-i", help="Run a single test individually")
+    parser.add_argument("--quick", "-q", action="store_true", help="Run quick test mode (6 essential tests for time-limited testing)")
     parser.add_argument(
         "--setup", action="store_true", help="Force setup standalone server environment using run-server.sh"
     )
@@ -492,7 +521,7 @@ def main():
 
     # Initialize simulator consistently for all use cases
     simulator = CommunicationSimulator(
-        verbose=args.verbose, keep_logs=args.keep_logs, selected_tests=args.tests, setup=args.setup
+        verbose=args.verbose, keep_logs=args.keep_logs, selected_tests=args.tests, setup=args.setup, quick_mode=args.quick
     )
 
     # Determine execution mode and run