Beta Testing Profiles

Overview

Beta testing profiles are persona-based templates that represent different types of caro users. Each profile defines a specific environment, skill level, and set of use cases to test.

Using profiles ensures we test caro across diverse scenarios without gaps or redundancy.

How to Use Profiles

Choose a profile that matches your environment or interests
Set up your environment to match the profile’s specifications
Follow the testing workflow as described in the Beta Testing Guide
Report findings using the profile ID (e.g., bt_001) in issue reports

You can also create your own profile by following the same structure.

Available Profiles

bt_001: Alex (Terminal Novice)

Focus: First-time CLI users, basic installation, getting started experience

Environment:

OS: macOS 14.3
Shell: zsh
Tools: curl, python3 (no Rust, no Homebrew)
Skill: Novice - copies commands from tutorials

Use Cases:

Install caro from website instructions
Generate first command from natural language
Understand safety warnings
Get help when stuck

Patience: Very low - gives up after 1-2 failures

Testing Value: Validates onboarding and documentation clarity

bt_002: Jordan (Power CLI User)

Focus: Advanced users, power features, scripting integration

Environment:

OS: Linux (Arch)
Shell: bash with custom aliases
Tools: git, vim, tmux, jq, fzf
Skill: Expert - writes shell scripts daily

Use Cases:

Integrate caro into existing shell workflows
Use --output json for scripting
Test edge cases and complex commands
Verify POSIX compliance

Patience: High - will debug issues

Testing Value: Validates advanced features and integration

bt_003: Sam (Windows Developer)

Focus: Windows/WSL compatibility, cross-platform behavior

Environment:

OS: Windows 11 with WSL2 (Ubuntu 22.04)
Shell: PowerShell and bash (WSL)
Tools: VS Code, Docker Desktop, Git for Windows
Skill: Intermediate - comfortable with both Windows and Linux

Use Cases:

Install on Windows vs WSL
Test path handling (backslash vs forward slash)
Verify line ending compatibility
Test Windows-specific commands

Patience: Medium - expects some friction

Testing Value: Validates cross-platform support

bt_004: Alex (Corporate Developer)

Focus: Restricted environments, proxy/firewall, security policies

Environment:

OS: Ubuntu 20.04 LTS
Shell: bash
Network: Behind corporate proxy
Permissions: No sudo access
Tools: Limited by IT policy

Use Cases:

Install without admin privileges
Work behind proxy/firewall
Use airgapped (offline) mode
Verify supply chain security

Patience: Low - blocked by corporate policy

Testing Value: Validates enterprise scenarios

bt_005: Casey (DevOps Engineer)

Focus: CI/CD integration, automation, non-interactive use

Environment:

OS: Linux (multi-distro: Ubuntu, CentOS, Alpine)
Shell: bash (scripting focus)
Tools: Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Docker, Kubernetes
Skill: Expert - automation mindset

Use Cases:

Run in CI/CD pipelines
Use --quiet and --execute flags
Verify idempotent behavior
Test exit codes and error handling

Patience: Very high - will debug thoroughly

Testing Value: Validates automation and non-interactive usage

bt_006: Riley (Data Scientist)

Focus: Data processing commands, Python/conda workflows

Environment:

OS: Linux (Ubuntu 22.04)
Shell: bash
Tools: conda, Jupyter, pandas, numpy, GPU drivers
Skill: Intermediate - Python expert, shell beginner

Use Cases:

Generate commands for CSV/JSON manipulation
Find files by pattern for data pipelines
Process large datasets
Batch operations

Patience: Medium - will try a few times

Testing Value: Validates data science workflows

bt_007: Yuki (Japanese Developer)

Focus: Internationalization, Unicode handling, non-English UX

Environment:

OS: macOS Sonoma
Shell: zsh
Locale: ja-JP
Tools: Standard macOS tools
Skill: Intermediate

Use Cases:

Work with Japanese filenames and paths
Test Unicode in prompts and outputs
Verify error messages are clear
Test non-ASCII characters

Patience: Medium

Testing Value: Validates i18n and Unicode support

bt_008: Morgan (Fish Shell User)

Focus: Non-POSIX shell compatibility

Environment:

OS: macOS Sonoma
Shell: fish (not POSIX)
Tools: tmux, neovim, Docker, AWS CLI
Skill: Expert - fish power user

Use Cases:

Verify fish-specific syntax
Test completions in fish
Validate environment variable handling
Check set vs export differences

Patience: High - understands shell quirks

Testing Value: Validates non-POSIX shell support

bt_009: Jamie (Accessibility User)

Focus: Screen reader, keyboard-only navigation, accessible output

Environment:

OS: macOS Sonoma
Shell: zsh with VoiceOver screen reader
Input: Keyboard only (no mouse)
Tools: Standard macOS accessibility tools
Skill: Intermediate - experienced screen reader user

Use Cases:

Navigate output with screen reader
Use keyboard shortcuts
Verify clear audio descriptions
Test structured output formats

Patience: Medium - knows accessibility standards

Testing Value: Validates accessibility compliance

bt_010: Chris (SSH-Only Remote Admin)

Focus: Offline/airgapped environments, legacy systems, user-space installs

Environment:

OS: CentOS 7 (legacy, old glibc)
Shell: bash
Access: SSH-only (no GUI)
Network: High latency, intermittent
Permissions: No sudo, user-space only

Use Cases:

Install without admin privileges
Work in airgapped environment
Handle old system libraries
Verify binary compatibility

Patience: Very high - used to workarounds

Testing Value: Validates offline and legacy support

Creating Your Own Profile

If your environment isn’t covered, create a custom profile:

Profile Template

### bt_XXX: [Your Name] ([Role/Focus])

**Focus**: [What you're testing]

**Environment**:
- OS: [Operating system and version]
- Shell: [Shell type and version]
- Tools: [Relevant tools installed]
- Skill: [novice/intermediate/expert]

**Use Cases**:
1. [First use case]
2. [Second use case]
3. [Third use case]

**Patience**: [low/medium/high]

**Testing Value**: [What this profile validates]

Submit Your Profile

Share your profile in GitHub Discussions or submit a PR adding it to .claude/skills/unbiased-beta-tester/examples/preset-profiles.md.

Profile Coverage Matrix

Profile	OS	Shell	Network	Skill	Focus Area
bt_001	macOS	zsh	Normal	Novice	Onboarding
bt_002	Linux	bash	Normal	Expert	Power features
bt_003	Windows/WSL	PowerShell/bash	Normal	Intermediate	Cross-platform
bt_004	Linux	bash	Restricted	Intermediate	Enterprise
bt_005	Linux (multi)	bash	Normal	Expert	Automation
bt_006	Linux	bash	Normal	Intermediate	Data science
bt_007	macOS	zsh	Normal	Intermediate	i18n/Unicode
bt_008	macOS	fish	Normal	Expert	Non-POSIX shell
bt_009	macOS	zsh	Normal	Intermediate	Accessibility
bt_010	CentOS	bash	Limited	Expert	Airgapped/legacy

Resources

Beta Testing Guide - How to test
GitHub Issues - Report findings
ROADMAP - Current testing cycles