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To validate SKILL.md frontmatter, provide the file to this validation Skill. It checks that the frontmatter includes a non-empty name and description, enforcing metadata completeness before activation.

Skill metadata validation ensures a Skill Unit is properly defined before use. You need it when creating or updating SKILL.md files to prevent invalid or unrelated documentation from being treated as an active Skill Unit.

Checking if a Skill Unit meets the metadata contract involves verifying frontmatter completeness and scope. This validation Skill assesses required fields like name and description, flagging non-conforming or unsafe content for remediation.

Yes, you can use automated workflows to validate skill frontmatter. This Skill offers a concise assessment of validity suitable for automated pipelines, ensuring new or updated SKILL.md files meet the required fields and scope.

Your SKILL.md file fails scope enforcement when it contains unrelated content or lacks proper frontmatter. The validation flags non-conforming or unsafe content, requiring remediation to meet the official metadata contract before activation.

No dependencies are required to validate a skill unit's metadata. You only need to provide a SKILL.md file with valid frontmatter, and this standalone validation Skill will evaluate its completeness and scope.