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qard/matcha-json-reporter

Analysis updated 2026-07-12 · repo last pushed 2019-05-06

JavaScriptAudience · developerComplexity · 2/5DormantSetup · moderate

TLDR

A JavaScript plugin for the Matcha testing framework that outputs test results as structured JSON data instead of text, making it easy for other tools and dashboards to consume test outcomes programmatically.

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    What it does
      Converts test results to JSON
      Plugs into Matcha framework
      Enables machine-readable output
    Use cases
      CI/CD pipeline integration
      Dashboard metrics feeding
      Monitoring and logging
    Tech stack
      JavaScript
      Matcha framework
      Greenkeeper for deps
    Audience
      Developers using Matcha
      Team leads tracking quality
      CI/CD pipeline builders
    Limitations
      Narrowly scoped utility
      Minimal documentation
      Matcha ecosystem only
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What do people build with it?

USE CASE 1

Feed Matcha test results into a CI/CD dashboard for visibility.

USE CASE 2

Send structured test outcomes to a logging or monitoring system.

USE CASE 3

Track code quality metrics over time by collecting JSON test data.

What is it built with?

JavaScript

How does it compare?

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Last pushed2019-05-062017-11-07
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Complexity2/51/53/5
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How do you get it running?

Difficulty · moderate Time to first run · 30min

Requires the Matcha testing framework and integration into an existing test pipeline, minimal documentation means you may need to read the source to configure it.

In plain English

Matcha JSON Reporter is a small JavaScript tool that takes the results of software tests and converts them into a structured data format called JSON. This makes it easier for other programs to read and process test outcomes, rather than having humans parse text-based reports. When developers run automated tests on their code, the testing framework generates results about what passed, what failed, and how long things took. This reporter plugs into a testing tool called Matcha and outputs those results as JSON data instead of a human-readable text summary. That JSON can then be fed into dashboards, logging systems, or other tools that track code quality over time. Someone who might reach for this is a developer or team lead who is already using Matcha for testing and wants to integrate test results into a broader CI/CD pipeline or monitoring setup. For example, if your team automatically runs tests on every code change and sends results to a central dashboard, this reporter bridges the gap between Matcha and whatever system is collecting and displaying those metrics. The README itself doesn't go into much detail beyond confirming the project exists and noting it uses Greenkeeper for dependency management. There's no deep documentation about configuration options, supported output fields, or setup instructions visible in the repository. It's a narrowly scoped utility designed for a specific testing framework, so it's really only relevant if you're already working within the Matcha ecosystem and need machine-readable test output rather than a plain-text report.

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Prompt 1
I am using the Matcha testing framework and need my test results output as JSON so I can send them to a dashboard. How do I integrate the matcha-json-reporter into my existing Matcha test setup?
Prompt 2
Help me write a script that reads the JSON output generated by matcha-json-reporter and posts the pass/fail metrics to a monitoring endpoint after my tests finish running.
Prompt 3
I want to pipe matcha-json-reporter JSON output into a CI/CD pipeline step that blocks deployment if any tests fail. How should I parse the JSON to check for failures?

Frequently asked questions

What is matcha-json-reporter?

A JavaScript plugin for the Matcha testing framework that outputs test results as structured JSON data instead of text, making it easy for other tools and dashboards to consume test outcomes programmatically.

What language is matcha-json-reporter written in?

Mainly JavaScript. The stack also includes JavaScript.

Is matcha-json-reporter actively maintained?

Dormant — no commits in 2+ years (last push 2019-05-06).

How hard is matcha-json-reporter to set up?

Setup difficulty is rated moderate, with roughly 30min to a first successful run.

Who is matcha-json-reporter for?

Mainly developer.

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