Is this validator compatible with GitHub Actions?

Yes, it is designed to mirror the checks performed in standard CI/CD workflows, allowing developers to catch errors locally before they trigger CI failures.

Can it fix validation errors automatically?

Yes, it features auto-fix capabilities for script permissions (chmod +x), JSON formatting, marketplace version syncing, and missing license files.

What files does the Plugin Validator check?

It verifies the existence and format of required files including .claude-plugin/plugin.json, README.md, LICENSE, and specific component directories like commands/ or skills/.

How does it handle security scanning?

The skill scans for hardcoded API keys, private keys, AWS tokens, and dangerous shell commands like 'rm -rf /' to ensure the plugin is safe for distribution.

Claude Plugin Validator

Name: Claude Plugin Validator
Author: intent-solutions-io

byintent-solutions-io

Security & Testing

Automates the validation of Claude Code plugin structures, schemas, and security compliance to ensure adherence to repository standards.

About

The Claude Plugin Validator is a specialized utility designed to streamline the development and submission process for Claude Code plugins. It performs comprehensive, automated checks on directory structures, JSON schemas, frontmatter, and security permissions, ensuring every component meets strict marketplace standards. By identifying critical issues like missing files, version mismatches, and hardcoded secrets before deployment, this skill helps developers maintain high-quality codebases and ensures seamless integration with GitHub Actions and CI/CD workflows.

Key Features

Comprehensive security scanning for hardcoded secrets and dangerous commands
Marketplace compliance auditing against extended repository standards
Intelligent auto-fix capabilities for permissions and JSON formatting
Automated validation of plugin.json schemas and semantic versioning
Real-time frontmatter verification for commands, agents, and skills
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Use Cases

Debugging CI/CD failures by running identical validation checks locally
Synchronizing version numbers between plugin.json and marketplace catalogs
Verifying plugin structure and required files before submitting a pull request

About

Key Features

Comprehensive security scanning for hardcoded secrets and dangerous commands
Marketplace compliance auditing against extended repository standards
Intelligent auto-fix capabilities for permissions and JSON formatting
Automated validation of plugin.json schemas and semantic versioning
Real-time frontmatter verification for commands, agents, and skills
0 GitHub stars

Use Cases

Debugging CI/CD failures by running identical validation checks locally
Synchronizing version numbers between plugin.json and marketplace catalogs
Verifying plugin structure and required files before submitting a pull request