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runtime-tooling-validation

Validate SDK versions, tools, environment variables, and service connectivity for .NET, Node.js, and Python.

1|1|Updated Jan 3, 2026
Search Tags:#devops#troubleshooting#validation#dependencies#environment setup#sdk versions
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npx skills add https://github.com/mcj-coder/development-skills --skill runtime-tooling-validation
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Skill: runtime-tooling-validation
Source: https://github.com/mcj-coder/development-skills/tree/main/skills/runtime-tooling-validation
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/mcj-coder/development-skills --skill runtime-tooling-validation

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

This Skill prevents wasted time and frustrating runtime errors by ensuring your development environment (SDKs, tools, environment variables, service connectivity) is correctly configured before you attempt to build, test, or run your project.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Proactive Validation: Checks for correct versions of SDKs (e.g., .NET, Node.js, Python), required tools, environment variables, and service reachability.
  • Cross-Platform Support: Provides guidance for various ecosystems like .NET, Node.js, and Python.
  • Use Case: Before running npm install or dotnet build, use this Skill to confirm your Node.js version matches .nvmrc, all environment variables are set, and the local database is accessible, preventing hours of debugging cryptic errors.

Quick Start

Use the runtime-tooling-validation skill to check if my Node.js project is ready to run.

Frequently Asked Questions about runtime-tooling-validation

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I validate my Node.js environment and SDK versions before running a build?▼

Validate your Node.js environment by checking SDK versions, installed tools, environment variables, and service connectivity to ensure a stable runtime configuration before executing build commands. This prevents common dependency-related failures.

What is environment setup validation and when do I need it for my .NET project?▼

Environment setup validation is the process of verifying SDK versions, required tools, environment variables, and service reachability before building or testing. You need it for your .NET project to prevent cryptic runtime errors and dependency issues.

Can I check Python environment variables and service connectivity before application startup?▼

Yes, you can check Python environment variables and service connectivity before application startup. This proactive validation ensures all prerequisites are met, preventing wasted time debugging environment misconfigurations.

What's the best way to prevent "works on my machine" issues across different development ecosystems?▼

The best way to prevent "works on my machine" issues is to validate development environment prerequisites, including SDK versions and service connectivity, across ecosystems like .NET, Node.js, and Python before running builds.

Why does my dotnet build fail with cryptic errors after environment setup?▼

Your dotnet build fails with cryptic errors because environment prerequisites like SDK versions, tools, or environment variables are incorrectly configured. Validating these dependencies beforehand ensures correct runtime configuration.

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