swiftlang/swift-package-manager

Tests in `swift package init --type executable --enable-swift-testing` have no test target

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#9,149 opened on Sep 17, 2025

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Description

Is it reproducible with SwiftPM command-line tools: swift build, swift test, swift package etc?

  • Confirmed reproduction steps with SwiftPM CLI. The description text must include reproduction steps with either of command-line SwiftPM commands, swift build, swift test, swift package etc.

Description

Run swift package init --type executable --enable-swift-testing.

Expected behavior

Tests directory that was created should have a corresponding test target in Package.swift

Actual behavior

Package.swift has not corresponding test target.

Swift Package Manager version/commit hash

main, also reproducible with swift-DEVELOPMENT-SNAPSHOT-2025-09-14-a

Swift & OS version (output of swift --version ; uname -a)

> swift --version
Apple Swift version 6.3-dev (LLVM 73f0f4667f22bd1, Swift c987ea9c8e684c2)
Target: arm64-apple-macosx15.0

> swift build --version
Swift Package Manager - Swift 6.3.0-dev

Contributor guide

Research direction
Examine the init command implementation in SwiftPM, specifically the template generation for executable type when enable swift testing is used. Look for where test targets are defined in Package.swift template and ensure it matches the created Tests directory.
Tech stack
swift
Domain
build systemtooling
Issue type
Bug
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
2
Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.
Half day
Activity statusHow available the issue appears right now: fresh, active, stale, blocked, or waiting on maintainer input.
Active
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
Clear
Prerequisites
SwiftSwift Package Manager basics
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
60