valid-skill

Validate SKILL.md frontmatter and Markdown body against the Agent Skills standard.

618|48|Updated Feb 14, 2026

Search Tags:#testing #validation #skill unit #md frontmatter #skills standard

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npx skills add https://github.com/AVIDS2/memorix --skill valid-skill-avids2

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Skill: valid-skill
Source: https://github.com/AVIDS2/memorix/tree/main/packages/memcode/test/fixtures/skills/valid-skill
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/AVIDS2/memorix --skill valid-skill-avids2

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill unit is designed to validate the structure of a Skill for testing purposes.

Core Features & Use Cases

Ensures the correct presence of SKILL.md frontmatter with name and description.
Verifies the operational instructions within the Markdown body for activation.

Quick Start

No specific operation is required for testing the Skill unit's validity.

Frequently Asked Questions about valid-skill

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I validate SKILL.md frontmatter for Agent Skills standard compliance?▼

Validate SKILL.md frontmatter by checking for mandatory name and description fields in the YAML header, then verifying proper Markdown formatting in the body to ensure full Agent Skills standard compliance.

What is required in a SKILL.md file for skills standard validation?▼

Skills standard validation requires a SKILL.md file containing mandatory name and description fields within the YAML frontmatter, alongside operational instructions written with proper Markdown formatting in the body.

How do I test if my skill unit has the correct SKILL.md structure?▼

Test skill unit structure by validating the presence and content of the SKILL.md file, confirming the frontmatter includes name and description, and checking the Markdown body for formatting compliance.

Does skills standard validation check both YAML frontmatter and Markdown body?▼

Yes, skills standard validation checks both the YAML frontmatter for mandatory name and description fields and the Markdown body for proper formatting to confirm operational instructions are present.

Why does my SKILL.md fail validation testing for the skills standard?▼

SKILL.md validation fails when the frontmatter is missing mandatory name or description fields, or when the Markdown body contains improper formatting that violates the Agent Skills standard compliance requirements.

Can I use this validation testing without any external dependencies?▼

Yes, you can validate the skill unit structure without external dependencies, as the testing process only requires the SKILL.md file itself to check frontmatter fields and Markdown formatting.