config-validator

Validate YAML/JSON configuration files for job analytics pipelines.

Updated Nov 5, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/RichJacobs69/job-analytics --skill config-validator-richjacobs69
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Skill: config-validator
Source: https://github.com/RichJacobs69/job-analytics/tree/main/.claude/skills/config-validator
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/RichJacobs69/job-analytics --skill config-validator-richjacobs69

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill ensures that critical configuration files used in job analytics pipelines are valid, consistent, and complete, preventing data processing errors and maintaining data quality.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Configuration Validation: Checks YAML and JSON files for structural integrity, completeness, and adherence to defined rules.
  • Mapping Management: Facilitates the addition and validation of mappings for job families, skills, agencies, and locations.
  • Use Case: When a new job posting fails to be classified correctly, use this Skill to validate the skill_family_mapping.yaml and job_family_mapping.yaml to ensure all necessary skills and subfamilies are properly mapped.

Quick Start

Run the validation script to check all configuration files for errors.

Frequently Asked Questions about config-validator

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

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How do I validate YAML and JSON configuration files for data pipelines?

You validate YAML and JSON configuration files by running Python validation scripts that check structural integrity, completeness, and adherence to defined rules. This ensures configuration data consistency and prevents downstream data processing errors.

Why does my job analytics pipeline fail to classify new job postings correctly?

Job posting classification fails when mapping configurations are incomplete. Validating mapping files for job families, skills, agencies, and locations ensures all necessary subfamilies are properly mapped and adhere to defined rules.

Can I check YAML configuration completeness for job family and skill mappings?

Yes, you can check YAML configuration completeness for job family and skill mappings. The validation process scans mapping files to ensure all required skills, subfamilies, and job families are present and correctly structured.

What is the best way to maintain mapping consistency for job analytics data?

The best way to maintain mapping consistency is to validate YAML and JSON files regularly against defined rules. This checks structural integrity and completeness of job family, skill, agency, and location mappings to prevent data quality issues.

Do I need Python to validate configuration file integrity and consistency?

Yes, you need Python to validate configuration file integrity and consistency. The validation process requires Python scripts to execute the checks on specific YAML and JSON file structures used for configuration data.

What are the limitations of using configuration validation for data quality?

Configuration validation is limited to checking the structure, completeness, and mapping of YAML and JSON files. It requires specific file structures to function and does not validate the actual data processing logic or external data source accuracy.