sft-cross-cutting-patterns

Run a cross-cutting patterns check to validate SKILL.md frontmatter and structure, ensuring the name field matches the directory name and required sections like Overview, Common Mistakes, and Red Flags are present and properly ordered.

Required sections for SKILL.md authoring include Overview, Common Mistakes, and Red Flags, among others defined by pattern guidelines. The Skill provides ready-made templates to guide inclusion and ordering, ensuring structural consistency across all skills.

The SKILL.md frontmatter name field fails the pattern check when it does not match the skill's directory name. Enforcing naming conventions ensures the name field conforms exactly to the directory name for proper discovery and validation.

Yes, you can use ready-made templates provided by the cross-cutting patterns Skill to enforce SKILL.md pattern guidelines. These templates guide the inclusion and ordering of required sections, preventing common pattern violations during authoring.

Common SKILL.md pattern violations include frontmatter name fields that do not match directory names, missing required sections like Overview or Red Flags, and incorrect section ordering. Running a cross-cutting patterns check serves as a reference checker to prevent these issues.