orbit-release-meta

Validate WordPress plugin release metadata for headers, readme.txt, and license compliance.

2|1|Updated Apr 20, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/adityaarsharma/orbit --skill orbit-release-meta
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Skill: orbit-release-meta
Source: https://github.com/adityaarsharma/orbit/tree/main/skills/orbit-release-meta
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/adityaarsharma/orbit --skill orbit-release-meta

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

This Skill addresses the challenge of manually ensuring the completeness, accuracy, and compliance of WordPress plugin release metadata, reducing the risk of rejection or errors during submission.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Comprehensive Validation: Checks plugin header completeness, readme.txt validity, version parity, license compliance, POT file freshness, and RTL stylesheet presence.
  • User Trigger: Can be used in response to specific prompts such as "validate plugin header", "readme.txt check", or before tagging any release.
  • Task Automation: Automates checks for plugin headers, readme.txt files, version parity, licenses, POT files, and RTL readiness.

Quick Start

Run the Skill by executing the gauntlet script with the appropriate mode and plugin path:

bash scripts/gauntlet.sh --plugin . --mode quick

Frequently Asked Questions about orbit-release-meta

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I validate WordPress plugin release metadata before submission?

WordPress plugin release metadata validation requires checking plugin headers, readme.txt files, version parity, license compliance, and RTL stylesheet presence. Running a gauntlet script against the plugin path automates these pre-release checks for WP.org submission readiness.

What does a readme.txt check for WordPress plugins include?

A WordPress plugin readme.txt check involves validating the file structure, verifying version parity with the main plugin header, confirming license compliance, checking POT file freshness, and ensuring RTL stylesheet presence to meet WP.org submission standards.

Can I automate WordPress plugin header validation before tagging a release?

Yes, you can automate WordPress plugin header validation by executing a gauntlet script with a quick mode flag against your plugin path. This automatically verifies header completeness, readme.txt validity, and license compliance before tagging a release.

Why does my WordPress plugin submission fail metadata validation?

WordPress plugin submission metadata validation fails when plugin headers are incomplete, readme.txt files lack valid structure, version numbers mismatch between files, or license compliance and RTL stylesheet presence requirements are not met.

Do I need access to plugin files to check WordPress release metadata?

Yes, you need direct access to plugin files and WP.org submission standards to check WordPress release metadata. The validation process reads local plugin directories to verify headers, readme.txt, version parity, and POT file freshness accurately.