The intent of this module is to provide a series of basic tests for scripts in the bin directory of your Perl distribution. Further, it aims to provide them with perfect platform-compatibility and in a way that is as unobtrusive as possible. That is, if the program works on a platform, then Test::Script should also work on that platform. In doing so, it is hoped that Test::Script can become a module that you can safely make a dependency of your module, without risking your module not working on some platform because of the dependency. Where a clash exists between wanting more functionality and maintaining platform safety, this module will err on the side of platform safety.