anthropic-validator

Validate Claude Code assets against official Anthropic standards with severity-rated reports.

2|Updated Feb 9, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/ashaykubal/essential-agents-skills --skill anthropic-validator
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: anthropic-validator
Source: https://github.com/ashaykubal/essential-agents-skills/tree/main/skills/anthropic-validator
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ashaykubal/essential-agents-skills --skill anthropic-validator

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill automates the validation of your Claude Code assets (skills, hooks, agents) against the latest official Anthropic standards, preventing common errors and ensuring compliance.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Dynamic Standard Fetching: Retrieves the most current validation rules directly from Anthropic documentation.
  • Comprehensive Asset Validation: Checks skills, hooks, agents, commands, MCP servers, and plugins.
  • Structured Reporting: Generates detailed reports with severity-rated findings and remediation steps.
  • Use Case: Before committing a new skill, run /anthropic-validator skills/my-new-skill/SKILL.md to catch any violations of Anthropic's coding and structural guidelines.

Quick Start

Validate the skill located at skills/my-skill/SKILL.md.

Frequently Asked Questions about anthropic-validator

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I validate my Claude Code skills against Anthropic standards?

To validate Claude Code skills against Anthropic standards, run the validator on your asset file or directory. It dynamically fetches the latest documentation, identifies violations with severity ratings, and provides remediation guidance.

Can I check multiple Claude Code assets for compliance at the same time?

Yes, you can batch validate multiple Claude Code assets for compliance at once. The validator supports directory-level batch processing, producing structured YAML reports and human-readable summaries for all discovered skills, hooks, agents, commands, MCP servers, and plugins.

What types of Claude Code assets can be checked for compliance violations?

You can check skills, hooks, agents, commands, MCP servers, and plugins for compliance violations. The validator reviews these asset types against official Anthropic coding and structural guidelines to identify deviations.

How does the validator ensure my assets meet the latest Anthropic coding guidelines?

The validator ensures assets meet the latest Anthropic coding guidelines by dynamically fetching current validation rules directly from official Anthropic documentation. This guarantees compliance checks reflect the most recent standards.

Does the validation report include guidance on how to fix compliance issues?

Yes, the validation report includes remediation guidance for identified compliance issues. It generates detailed reports with severity-rated findings, helping you resolve structural and coding violations before committing your assets.

Are there any limitations when validating Claude Code assets?

Validation requires fetching up-to-date documentation dynamically, meaning an active connection is necessary to verify compliance against the latest Anthropic standards. It currently supports validating assets stored as local files or directories.