lint-skill

Lint Claude Code skills against best-practice standards using built-in tools.

Updated Aug 23, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/agentic-cookbook/tools --skill lint-skill-agentic-cookbook
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: lint-skill
Source: https://github.com/agentic-cookbook/tools/tree/main/skills/lint-skill
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/agentic-cookbook/tools --skill lint-skill-agentic-cookbook

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Developers and AI agents need to ensure their Claude Code skills follow structural and quality standards, but manually checking each file is time‑consuming and error‑prone.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Automated linting: Scans a skill’s SKILL.md and supporting files against an official checklist.
  • Version verification: Detects mismatches between installed and expected skill versions.
  • Guidance integration: Pulls the latest Anthropic best‑practice documentation for up‑to‑date reviews.
  • Use Case: Quickly validate a newly created skill or review an existing one before sharing it with a team.

Quick Start

Use /lint-skill <skill-path-or-name> to receive a structured compliance report for the target skill.

Frequently Asked Questions about lint-skill

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

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How do I lint Claude Code skills for best-practice compliance?

To lint Claude code skills, use a validation tool that scans SKILL.md files against an official checklist. It reads skill directories, checks structural standards, and generates a compliance report highlighting deviations.

What is the best way to validate a newly created Claude skill before sharing?

The best way to validate a new Claude skill is to run an automated linting process. It audits the skill directory, fetches the latest Anthropic best-practice documentation, and verifies version consistency to ensure quality.

Does skill linting require write access to modify my code files?

Skill linting requires read-only access to your skill files. It analyzes the SKILL.md and supporting documents using built-in tools like Read, Glob, Grep, WebFetch, and Bash without modifying your original code.

Can I check for version mismatches in installed Claude skills?

Yes, you can check for version mismatches in installed Claude skills. The linting process performs version verification to detect discrepancies between installed skill versions and expected versions, ensuring consistency.

How does automated skill auditing handle remote best-practice updates?

Automated skill auditing handles remote best-practice updates through guidance integration. It uses WebFetch to pull the latest Anthropic documentation, ensuring your compliance checks reflect current standards.