build-validator

Automate post-change build validation across Node.js, Go, Python, and Rust projects.

Updated Oct 29, 2013
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/whywaita/dotfiles --skill build-validator-whywaita
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Skill: build-validator
Source: https://github.com/whywaita/dotfiles/tree/main/dot_codex/skills/build-validator
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/whywaita/dotfiles --skill build-validator-whywaita

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill helps software teams ensure that after code changes, the project builds successfully, type checks pass, and code quality gates (lint) are satisfied, reducing PR back-and-forth and flaky CI.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Identify project type (e.g., package.json, Makefile, Cargo.toml, go.mod) to tailor the validation steps.
  • Verify dependencies and required environment variables before running build commands.
  • Execute language-specific build, type-check, and lint commands across Node.js, Go, Rust, and Python ecosystems.
  • Analyze failures and propose actionable fixes to speed up remediation.

Quick Start

Run the build-validator after code changes to verify builds, type checks, and lint results before creating a PR.

Frequently Asked Questions about build-validator

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

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How do I automate post-change build validation across different project types?

Automate post-change build validation by identifying project types like Node.js or Rust to check dependencies, environment variables, and run build, type-check, and lint commands automatically.

What's the best way to verify dependencies and environment variables before running a build?

Verify dependencies and environment variables by running automated checks that target your specific project type, ensuring all required packages and configurations are present before executing build commands.

Can I run type checks and lint commands for Go and Python projects using one tool?

Run type checks and lint commands for Go and Python projects using a unified validation tool that executes language-specific build steps and reports structured failures or success.

How do I identify project type to tailor build and lint steps automatically?

Identify project type by detecting configuration files like package.json, Makefile, Cargo.toml, or go.mod to tailor and execute the correct build, type-check, and lint validation steps.

Why do I need to validate builds and checks before creating a PR?

Validate builds and checks before creating a PR to ensure successful builds, passing type checks, and satisfied code quality gates, which reduces PR back-and-forth and flaky CI.

Does build validation work with Rust and Node.js ecosystems to analyze failures?

Build validation works with Rust and Node.js ecosystems to execute specific build steps, analyze failures, and propose actionable fixes to speed up remediation after code changes.