check-skill-refs

Validate Related Skills references in SKILL.md files against existing skill names.

Updated Aug 23, 2026

Search Tags:#automation #documentation #consistency #validation #repository #skill references #cross-linking

One-click install

npx skills add https://github.com/synapseradio/thinkies --skill check-skill-refs

Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼

Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: check-skill-refs
Source: https://github.com/synapseradio/thinkies/tree/main/.claude/skills/check-skill-refs
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/synapseradio/thinkies --skill check-skill-refs

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Broken "Related Skills" references in SKILL.md files lead to dead ends in documentation, frustrating users and hindering skill discovery. This Skill ensures all cross-references point to existing skills.

Core Features & Use Cases

Reference Validation: Builds a catalog of all valid skill names and verifies every referenced skill exists.
Error & Warning Reporting: Flags broken references as errors and empty "Related Skills" sections as warnings.
Remediation Guidance: Suggests fixes for misspelled names or identifies genuinely related skills to replace broken references.
Use Case: Before a release or after adding/renaming skills, run this Skill to ensure all cross-references are accurate, maintaining documentation integrity and a valid skill graph.

Quick Start

Check all skill references in the repository and report any broken links.