parade-doctor

Name: parade-doctor
Availability: InStock
Author: jeremykalmus

Diagnoses Parade project health by validating directories, database schema, and configuration.

27|3|Updated Jan 4, 2026

Search Tags:#diagnostics #project-setup #health-check #parade #yaml-validation #database-health

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npx skills add https://github.com/JeremyKalmus/parade --skill parade-doctor

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Skill: parade-doctor
Source: https://github.com/JeremyKalmus/parade/tree/main/.claude/skills/parade-doctor
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/JeremyKalmus/parade --skill parade-doctor

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps teams quickly diagnose and verify Parade project setup by validating core folders, configuration, and database health, delivering actionable recommendations.

Core Features & Use Cases

Health validation: Detect missing directories (.parade, .claude, .beads) and configuration issues.
Database & config checks: Verify discovery.db accessibility, required tables, and YAML project.yaml validity.
Use Case: Before starting a project, run parade-doctor to ensure all essential components are present and healthy, reducing debugging time.

Quick Start

Run parade-doctor to generate a health report for your project and recommended fixes.

Frequently Asked Questions about parade-doctor

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I run a health check on my Parade project setup?▼

To run a Parade project health check, execute parade-doctor to validate core directories like .parade, .claude, and .beads, verify database schema, and test project.yaml configuration, outputting actionable recommendations for any issues found.

Why is my Parade discovery.db database not working properly?▼

Parade discovery.db database issues occur when the file is inaccessible or missing required tables. The parade-doctor tool verifies database readability, checks for required schema tables, and surfaces clear remediation guidance to fix the problem.

What does a Parade project health check actually validate?▼

A Parade project health check validates critical folder existence across .parade, .claude, and .beads, checks discovery.db database accessibility and required tables, and confirms project.yaml is valid YAML configuration.

Can I use parade-doctor for ongoing project debugging or only initial setup?▼

You can use parade-doctor for both initial Parade project setup and ongoing debugging. It continuously diagnoses configuration validity, database schema health, and core directory presence to surface clear remediation guidance.

How do I fix missing .parade, .claude, or .beads directories?▼

To fix missing Parade directories, run parade-doctor to detect absent .parade, .claude, and .beads folders and generate a health report with actionable recommendations and specific remediation steps.

What is the best way to validate project.yaml configuration in Parade?▼

The best way to validate project.yaml configuration is running parade-doctor, which checks that the YAML file is syntactically valid and surfaces clear remediation guidance if configuration issues are detected.