Is this skill specific to a single game engine?

While engine-agnostic in its logic, it focuses on common patterns found in C# (Unity), GDScript (Godot), and C++, checking for industry-standard best practices.

What kind of critical issues does this skill detect?

It identifies circular dependencies, memory leaks in object pooling, improper singleton implementations, and initialization sequences that would cause runtime crashes.

Can I use this during an active game jam?

Absolutely. While intended for pre-jam prep, it is highly effective for debugging core architecture issues that arise mid-development.

How do I trigger a script validation audit?

You can activate it by asking Claude to 'validate my starter scripts', 'check my 20 scripts', or by using the specific /review-starters command.

Game Jam Starter Script Validator

Name: Game Jam Starter Script Validator
Author: karchtho

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Game Development

Audits and validates game development starter scripts to ensure code quality, integration health, and project readiness.

About

The Game Jam Starter Script Validator is a specialized tool designed to audit your pre-built game development utility scripts before the clock starts ticking. It performs a comprehensive check for code quality, proper singleton patterns, memory safety, and modern engine integration such as the New Input System or async/await patterns. By identifying circular dependencies, initialization order issues, and missing error handling, it ensures your foundation is robust and won't cause critical failures during the high-pressure environment of a game jam.

Key Features

Singleton pattern and initialization order validation
Memory safety checks including object pooling and disposal
Comprehensive code quality and encapsulation audits
Modern pattern assessment for Input System and resource management
Integration testing for cross-script dependencies
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Use Cases

Pre-jam preparation to ensure boilerplate scripts are bug-free
Refactoring legacy starter kits to meet modern engine standards
Auditing utility scripts for team-wide integration readiness

About

Key Features

Singleton pattern and initialization order validation
Memory safety checks including object pooling and disposal
Comprehensive code quality and encapsulation audits
Modern pattern assessment for Input System and resource management
Integration testing for cross-script dependencies
0 GitHub stars

Use Cases

Pre-jam preparation to ensure boilerplate scripts are bug-free
Refactoring legacy starter kits to meet modern engine standards
Auditing utility scripts for team-wide integration readiness