Run Test -> Delegate to Gradle does not work

[ssbusc1]

Summary:
Running a test case using "Delegate to Gradle" does not produce any test results. It doesn't look like the tests actually run.

Looks like this problem was reported as a VSCode bug some time ago, but was closed there as it was an extension issue. I followed the instructions in that issue and ran the extension bisect, which pointed to the Java Test Runner extension as the problem.

The problem can be reproduced with a default Gradle project by following the steps below.

Environment:
macOS Sequoia 15.4
VSCode Version: 1.99.3 (Universal)
Extensions:

• Extension Pack for Java Version 0.29.0
• Test Runner for Java Version 0.43.1
• Gradle for Java Version 3.16.4

Steps to Reproduce:

• Open VSCode
• Create a new Java Project
• Select a Gradle Project from the options
• Select Kotlin for the DSL (I suspect the problem will occur with Groovy as well)
• Specify a new folder for the project
• Open the project folder after it has been created.
• The project will have an AppTest.java automatically created with a single test case.
• Open the AppTest.java file.
• Run the test case from the gutter. This will use the Java Test Runner by default. This will succeed, and show up as a success under the test results tab.
• Now switch to the Testing view, and change the default test runner to "Delegate to Gradle"
• Re-run the test case from the gutter. This time there won't be any indication of the test succeeding or failing or even running in the test results tab.

[jdneo]

Have you tried pre-release version of the Gradle extension?

[ssbusc1]

I used the pre-release Version 3.17.2025040701 of the Gradle extension and that doesn't work either. As before, there is no information about the test succeeding/failing. I'm attaching a snapshot of the Test Runner output, The oldest test (at 4:17:02) is using the built in test runner and shows the test running and succeeding. When I delegate to Gradle, there is a run listed (at 4:17:16) which doesn't show the success/failure status, and I can't tell if it actually did anything else.

[mamilic]

Not working for me either. Replication steps

• generate spring project, https://start.spring.io/
• open project in vscode
• go to tests, select test, Delegate To Gradle

[kirisaki-vk]

I also have the same issue.

[github-actions]

Hi @ssbusc1, I'm an AI Support assistant here to help with your issue. While the team reviews your request, I wanted to provide some possible tips and documentation that might help you in the meantime.

Here are some steps to get “Delegate to Gradle” working:

• Make sure you’re on the latest extensions (Test Runner for Java ≥ 0.44.0, Gradle for Java ≥ 3.16.4).
• In the Testing view, click the dropdown next to the Run button → Select Default Profile → check Delegate Test to Gradle.
• Or right-click on a test gutter icon → Execute Using Profile… → choose Delegate Test to Gradle → Run.

References:

• Issue Can't run test due to multiple bindings #1436: instructions on enabling Gradle delegation via default profiles and one-off executions
  Can't run test due to multiple bindings #1436 (comment)
• Issue Support Gradle test delegation #1045: tracking lack of VS Code support for Gradle test delegation
  Support Gradle test delegation #1045 (comment)

If after updating and configuring you still see no test output, follow or comment on issue #1045 for progress on full support.

The team will respond to your issue shortly. I hope these suggestions are helpful in the meantime. If this comment helped you, please give it a 👍. If the suggestion was not helpful or incorrect, please give it a 👎. Your feedback helps us improve!

[guest73]

I can confirm I also have this issue. It used to work for me some time ago.

[chagong]

@guest73 Can you share your setup?
I just tried the repro step in this issue, and 'delegate test to gradle' is working correctly.