metadata-check

Audit short metadata strings for clarity, impact, and platform limits.

93|9|Updated Mar 14, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/jdevalk/skills --skill metadata-check
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: metadata-check
Source: https://github.com/jdevalk/skills/tree/main/metadata-check
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/jdevalk/skills --skill metadata-check

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Short metadata strings like titles, descriptions, and bios often suffer from weak front-loading, vague language, filler words, and truncation limits. This skill helps ensure these micro-copy elements communicate clearly and compellingly at a glance.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Front-loads the most identifying word to improve search visibility.
  • Eliminates hedging and filler, suggests concrete alternatives, and enforces active voice.
  • Checks for duplication between title and description and ensures words are appropriate for the target platform.
  • Applies to GitHub repo descriptions, READMEs, profile bios, taglines, and social-card copy.

Quick Start

Install and run on a batch of strings to audit their metadata quality.

Frequently Asked Questions about metadata-check

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I audit short metadata strings for SEO and clarity?

Auditing short metadata strings involves checking front-loading, concreteness, hedging removal, active voice, duplication, and truncation fit. This ensures titles, descriptions, and bios communicate clearly and compellingly at a glance.

What is metadata front-loading and when do I need it for GitHub descriptions?

Metadata front-loading positions the most identifying word first to improve search visibility. You need it for GitHub repo descriptions, profile bios, and social card copy so users instantly grasp the core topic.

How do I fix vague copy and filler words in taglines and social summaries?

Fix vague copy by eliminating hedging and filler, suggesting concrete alternatives, and enforcing active voice. This enforces one-idea-per-field alignment, making taglines and social summaries impactful and direct.

Can I check if my title and description get truncated in search results?

Yes, you can check truncation fit to ensure your title and description fit platform limits. This prevents critical information from being cut off in search results and social cards across platforms.

What's the best way to remove duplication between titles and descriptions?

The best way to remove duplication between titles and descriptions is to enforce one-idea-per-field. This checks for overlapping words and ensures each metadata field communicates a distinct, complementary concept.