Why are trigger words in SKILL.md important?

Trigger words are essential for Claude to know when to activate a specific skill; this tool ensures those words are present and logically relevant to the skill's function.

Can I validate a single plugin without checking the whole repo?

Yes, by providing the plugin name as an argument, you can isolate the validation process to just that specific component.

What does the Plugin Validator specifically check?

It validates plugin directory structures, configuration integrity via scripts, and audits the SKILL.md files for trigger words and descriptive clarity.

How does it suggest fixes for validation errors?

The skill analyzes the output of the validation script and generates specific, human-readable instructions to resolve any identified issues.

Does it require specific environment tools?

Yes, it utilizes the 'uv' package manager to execute the underlying validation scripts found within the repository.

Claude Plugin Validator

Name: Claude Plugin Validator
Author: pokutuna

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Developer Tools

Validates Claude plugin configurations and metadata to ensure they meet required standards and performance patterns.

The Claude Plugin Validator is a specialized developer tool designed to maintain high quality and consistency across Claude plugin repositories. It automates the verification of plugin structures by running Python-based validation scripts and performing manual audits of SKILL.md files. The skill helps developers identify configuration errors, optimize trigger words for better AI activation, and ensure that every skill in the directory is properly documented and functional.

Key Features

012 GitHub stars

02Actionable fix suggestions for failed validation items

03Seamless integration with uv-based Python validation scripts

04Support for targeted single-plugin or repository-wide validation

05Automated plugin structure and configuration checking

06Metadata auditing for SKILL.md trigger words and descriptions

Use Cases

01Batch-auditing a suite of plugins for configuration consistency

02Optimizing SKILL.md files to ensure Claude correctly triggers the right skill

03Verifying new plugins meet the repository standards before submission

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add pokutuna/claude-plugins check-plugin

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

Download Skill