candid-validate-standards

Analyze Technical.md files for vague rules, missing thresholds, and linter overlaps.

20|Updated Jan 13, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/ron-myers/candid --skill candid-validate-standards
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: candid-validate-standards
Source: https://github.com/ron-myers/candid/tree/main/skills/candid-validate-standards
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ron-myers/candid --skill candid-validate-standards

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

The candid-validate-standards skill helps teams ensure Technical.md rules are specific, actionable, and not overlapping with existing linters, reducing review churn and improving documentation quality.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Rule clarity checks: flags vague terms and missing thresholds to improve enforceability.
  • Linter overlap detection: identifies rules that duplicate or conflict with ESLint, Prettier, Flake8, or Ruff configurations.
  • Verifiable rule extraction: parses Technical.md to capture line numbers, sections, and text for precise validation reports.

Quick Start

Run the validator against your Technical.md with the CLI: /candid-validate-standards

Frequently Asked Questions about candid-validate-standards

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

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How do I validate Technical.md documentation for vague rules and missing thresholds?

You can validate Technical.md documentation by parsing the file to extract rules, identify vague terms, and flag missing thresholds to ensure your project standards are specific, actionable, and enforceable.

How do I detect overlapping rules between Technical.md and linters like ESLint or Flake8?

To detect overlapping rules, the validator analyzes your Technical.md and cross-references its rules against existing ESLint, Prettier, Flake8, or Ruff configurations to identify duplicates or conflicts.

What is the best way to audit project documentation standards for team consistency?

Auditing project documentation standards involves analyzing your Technical.md file to identify vague rules, detect linter overlaps, and generate a structured validation report with line numbers and text for precise rule extraction.

Can I use this documentation validator if my project doesn't use Technical.md?

No, this validator specifically targets software projects that use a Technical.md file as a standard. It requires this file to parse rules, detect linter overlaps, and provide structured validation reports.

Why does documentation validation report overlapping rules with existing tooling?

Documentation validation reports linter overlaps to reduce review churn and improve documentation quality by identifying rules in Technical.md that duplicate or conflict with existing linter configurations.