check-model

Analyze Excel financial models for structural errors, broken formulas, and hard-coded overrides.

1|Updated Jan 30, 2026
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npx skills add https://github.com/bdschi1/excel-model-eval --skill check-model-bdschi1
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Skill: check-model
Source: https://github.com/bdschi1/excel-model-eval/tree/main/references/fsp-skills/skills/check-model
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/bdschi1/excel-model-eval --skill check-model-bdschi1

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Debug and audit financial models for errors — circular references, broken formulas, hardcoded overrides, and balance sheet imbalances.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Structural checks on tab layout, formula consistency, and integrity checks across BS, IS, CF.
  • Detect circular references, data mismatches, and common bug patterns in 3-statement and DCF models.
  • Produce an audit report with issue log and recommended fixes for client-ready delivery.

Quick Start

Run the model checker against your Excel workbook to generate a structured audit report of identified issues.

Frequently Asked Questions about check-model

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I audit an Excel financial model for errors and structural integrity?

To detect hardcoded overrides and broken formulas in Excel financial models, run deterministic structural checks across tabs. This produces an audit report identifying common bugs and balance sheet gaps for corrective action.

What causes balance sheet imbalances in a 3-statement financial model?

Balance sheet imbalances in a 3-statement financial model are caused by broken formula references, circular references, and hardcoded data overrides. Structural checks identify these integrity gaps across the BS, IS, and CF tabs for corrective action.

Can I check a DCF valuation model for circular references and data mismatches?

You can audit a DCF valuation model for circular references by applying deterministic integrity checks to the workbook structure. The process identifies formula inconsistencies and outputs a client-ready report with recommended fixes.

Does the model checker work with multi-tab Excel workbooks?

Yes, the model checker works with multi-tab Excel workbooks, specifically targeting 3-statement and valuation models. It analyzes tab layout and formula consistency to identify structural errors across the balance sheet, cash flow, and income statement.

What is included in a financial model audit report?

A financial model audit report includes a structured issue log of identified structural errors, broken formulas, and hardcoded overrides. It also provides recommended fixes for client-ready delivery, with an optional LLM-assisted summary when keys are provided.

Why does my Excel financial model have broken formulas and hard-coded overrides?

Excel financial models develop broken formulas and hard-coded overrides through iterative manual edits and structural inconsistencies. Auditing the workbook with deterministic checks identifies these common bug patterns and outputs recommended corrective actions.