How do I specify which skill to validate?

You provide the file path to the skill folder as an argument when prompted or when calling the skill.

What specifically does the Validate Skill tool check?

It checks the SKILL.md file for valid YAML frontmatter (name, description, tools, etc.) and ensures the folder structure matches the required format for Claude Code skills.

Does this skill require any external dependencies?

Yes, it typically requires python3 and PyYAML to run the underlying validation script successfully.

What happens if a skill fails validation?

The skill will output a list of specific issues found and provide guidance on how to fix the frontmatter or directory structure to meet the standards.

Skill Structure Validator

Name: Skill Structure Validator
Author: bluewaves-creations

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Herramientas para Desarrolladores

Validates Claude Code skill directories and SKILL.md frontmatter to ensure compliance with structural standards.

The Skill Structure Validator is a specialized utility designed to maintain the integrity of custom Claude Code skills. It automatically audits skill folders to verify that the SKILL.md file contains valid YAML frontmatter and that the overall directory layout follows established patterns. By utilizing the quick_validate script, it provides developers with immediate feedback on metadata correctness, compatibility requirements, and structural errors, making it an essential tool for anyone building or maintaining a library of AI agent capabilities.

Características Principales

01Directory structure consistency checks

02Support for PyYAML and skills-ref standards

03Detailed error reporting with remediation steps

04Seamless integration with repository maintenance workflows

051 GitHub stars

06Automated SKILL.md frontmatter validation

Casos de Uso

01Debugging structural issues in custom Claude plugins

02Verifying metadata correctness before committing a new skill

03Standardizing documentation across a large skill repository

Características Principales

01Directory structure consistency checks

02Support for PyYAML and skills-ref standards

03Detailed error reporting with remediation steps

04Seamless integration with repository maintenance workflows

051 GitHub stars

06Automated SKILL.md frontmatter validation

Casos de Uso

01Debugging structural issues in custom Claude plugins

02Verifying metadata correctness before committing a new skill

03Standardizing documentation across a large skill repository