Candidate Validation — UTTARA skill

Validate code-review candidates against a deployed application using security tests.

Updated Apr 21, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/jayjpatel9717/kurukshetra --skill candidate-validation-uttara-skill
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Skill: Candidate Validation — UTTARA skill
Source: https://github.com/jayjpatel9717/kurukshetra/tree/main/squads/code-review/agents/uttara/skills/candidate-validation
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/jayjpatel9717/kurukshetra --skill candidate-validation-uttara-skill

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill addresses the need for a comprehensive validation process for code-review candidates, ensuring they meet security and compliance standards against a deployed instance of the target application.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Candidate Validation: Proves or disproves each candidate against the target application.
  • Input Analysis: Utilizes candidate list, deployment details, and framework-specific context.
  • Validation Recipe: Includes baseline capture, primary exploit, variation matrix testing, race conditions, integrity test, and documentation check.
  • Verdict Rules: Confirms, marks as false positive, or informational based on specific criteria.
  • Output Format: Provides structured output for each candidate's validation status and details.

Quick Start

Run the 'uttara-validation' skill with the candidate list and deployment details.

Frequently Asked Questions about Candidate Validation — UTTARA skill

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

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How do I validate code review candidates against a deployed application?

To validate code review candidates against a deployed application, run the uttara-validation skill with your candidate list and deployment details. It executes baseline capture, exploit, variation matrix, race condition, and integrity tests to confirm security and compliance.

What is the process for security testing candidate validation in application testing?

Candidate validation ensures code review candidates meet security and compliance standards by testing them against a deployed target application. It proves or disproves each candidate's ability to interact safely without unauthorized access or breaches.

What inputs do I need for compliance checking of code review candidates?

Compliance checking requires a candidate list, target application deployment details, and specific framework context. Supplying these inputs allows the validation recipe to assess security vulnerabilities and confirm adherence to compliance rules.

How does candidate validation handle false positives during security testing?

Candidate validation handles false positives using strict verdict rules that categorize results as confirmed, false positive, or informational. This classification is based on specific criteria derived from baseline capture and variation matrix testing.

Can I use this candidate validation skill for race condition testing?

Yes, you can use this skill for race condition testing as part of its validation recipe. It includes dedicated race condition checks alongside primary exploit and integrity tests to evaluate candidate security against the target application.