diff --git a/.ci/micromamba/dev.yaml b/.ci/micromamba/dev.yaml
index 49133464..798cffc6 100644
--- a/.ci/micromamba/dev.yaml
+++ b/.ci/micromamba/dev.yaml
@@ -6,9 +6,8 @@ dependencies:
   - pytest
   - pylint
   - pycodestyle
-  - buildifier
   - clang
   - clang-tools
-  - bazel=6
+  - bazel=7
   - pip:
     - codechecker==6.25
diff --git a/CONTRIBUTING.md b/CONTRIBUTING.md
index 17db874a..46a32d7b 100644
--- a/CONTRIBUTING.md
+++ b/CONTRIBUTING.md
@@ -49,4 +49,15 @@ test/test.sh                   | Functional and unit test runner
 Submitting a patch and testing
 -------
 
-Before submitting any changes please make sure all tests and checks are passed, pylint doesn't show warnings on new code, and fill out the Pull Request template. If you are a new contributor, and the template is confusing, feel free to submit the PR and we will help you iron it out! On how to run or add a new test, please see [test/README.md](test/README.md).
+Before submitting any changes please make sure all tests and checks are passed.
+
+You must run the following tests locally:
+* `pylint .`
+* `bazel test //...`
+* `pytest test`
+
+
+On how to run or add a new test, please see [test/README.md](test/README.md).
+
+
+Finally, fill out the Pull Request template. If you are a new contributor, and the template is confusing, feel free to submit the PR and we will help you iron it out!
diff --git a/run_tests.sh b/run_tests.sh
new file mode 100755
index 00000000..58519a3a
--- /dev/null
+++ b/run_tests.sh
@@ -0,0 +1,16 @@
+#!/usr/bin/env bash
+
+cleanup() {
+    # Very important
+    # reactivation of the mamba environment is not possible if skipped
+    bazel clean
+    micromamba deactivate
+}
+
+trap cleanup EXIT
+
+source ./.ci/micromamba/init.sh
+
+pylint .
+bazel test //...
+pytest test