pytest-cov

7.1.0 · active · verified Sat Mar 28

Pytest plugin for measuring coverage. Current version: 7.1.0. Released on March 2, 2026. Maintained with regular updates.

Warnings

breaking Support for Python 3.8 has been dropped in pytest-cov 7.0.0.
Fix: Upgrade to a supported Python version, such as 3.9 or later.
deprecated The '--cov-context' option may be removed in future versions.
Fix: Avoid using '--cov-context' in your test commands to ensure future compatibility.

Install

pip install pytest-cov Install pytest-cov

Quickstart

Set the environment variable 'PROJECT_DIR' to your project's path and run pytest with coverage measurement.

import os
import pytest

# Set the environment variable for the project directory
os.environ['PROJECT_DIR'] = '/path/to/your/project'

# Run pytest with coverage measurement
pytest.main(['--cov', os.environ['PROJECT_DIR'], 'tests/'])

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