ac-validator

Validate acceptance criteria quality and post-task fulfillment for software tasks.

Updated May 5, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/shakhovskiya-create/shakhoff-claude-marketplace --skill ac-validator
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: ac-validator
Source: https://github.com/shakhovskiya-create/shakhoff-claude-marketplace/tree/main/plugins/ai-scrum/skills/ac-validator
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/shakhovskiya-create/shakhoff-claude-marketplace --skill ac-validator

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill helps product teams and developers ensure that Acceptance Criteria are well-defined (specific, testable, and user-focused) and that tasks genuinely fulfill them after completion, reducing ambiguity and rework.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Quality validation for each acceptance criteria item (specific, testable, user-focused, independent, negotiable, verifiable)
  • Fulfillment verification after task work (evidence checks, test alignment, and pass/fail verdict)
  • Post-task integration with sprint tooling to confirm closure

Quick Start

Provide the AC text and task details, then run the validator to obtain a structured quality and fulfillment report

Frequently Asked Questions about ac-validator

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I validate acceptance criteria quality before a sprint starts?

Verifying task fulfillment requires checking completed work against acceptance criteria using evidence and test alignment. This skill outputs a pass or fail verdict to confirm sprint closure and ensure development matches the defined requirements.

What is a good acceptance criteria quality check for software tasks?

To check acceptance criteria for Definition of Ready compliance, provide your AC text and task details to the validator. It evaluates specific quality dimensions and returns a structured result set indicating readiness for sprint integration.

Does this acceptance criteria validator work across different projects?

Yes, this acceptance criteria validator is applicable to DoR quality checks and sprint-closure verification across projects and teams. It handles task fulfillment verification universally without requiring specific project configurations.

What are the limitations of automated acceptance criteria verification?

Automated acceptance criteria verification evaluates text specificity and testability but requires you to provide both the AC text and task details. It generates structured quality and fulfillment reports but does not automatically pull data from sprint tooling.