using xunit2 in visual studio 2015. Test explorer does not display output

Question

When I open the Test Explorer, I do not see my tests, even after a rebuild. I can run the tests using dnx . test and they run as expected.

My project.json file is listed below. I am using ASP.Net 5 beta6 with xUnit 2 and Visual Studio 2015 (beta 6).

{
  "version": "1.0.0-*",
  "description": "ClassLibrary1 Class Library",
  "authors": [ "jriegel" ],
  "tags": [ "" ],
  "projectUrl": "",
  "licenseUrl": "",

  "dependencies": {
    "System.Collections": "4.0.10",
    "System.Linq": "4.0.0",
    "System.Threading": "4.0.10",
    "System.Runtime": "4.0.20",
    "Microsoft.CSharp": "4.0.0",
    "xunit": "2.1.0-beta3-*",
    "xunit.runner.dnx": "2.1.0-beta3-*"
  },
  "commands": {
    "test": "xunit.runner.dnx"
  },

  "frameworks": {
    "dnx451": { },
    "dnxcore50": { }
  }
}

what are your exact versions of xunit and xunit.runner.dnx packages? does it help to close ([x]) the test explorer window, rebuild and open it again (for me, this was the solution...)? — metalheart, Oct 20 '15 at 07:54

score 0 · Answer 1 · answered Sep 29 '15 at 05:29

The new xUnit Visual Studio runner package is compatible with Visual Studio 2015 and integrates with the Test Explorer.

Just run

install-package xunit.runner.visualstudio

and rebuild the project. Test discovery will pick up everything in your project.

If anyone is having trouble even after installing the package, the runner documentation lists a caveat:

If you've previously installed the xUnit.net Visual Studio Runner VSIX (Extension), you must uninstall it first. The Visual Studio runner is only distributed via NuGet now. To remove it, to go Tools > Extensions and Updates. Scroll to the bottom of the list, and if xUnit.net is installed, uninstall it. This will force you to restart Visual Studio.

using xunit2 in visual studio 2015. Test explorer does not display output

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