validate

Validate AIF development artifacts against phase-specific quality gates and structural requirements.

4|Updated Jul 20, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/highflame-ai/ai-factory --skill validate-highflame-ai
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Skill: validate
Source: https://github.com/highflame-ai/ai-factory/tree/main/skills/validate
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/highflame-ai/ai-factory --skill validate-highflame-ai

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill prevents the propagation of low-quality or incomplete work by enforcing strict, deterministic validation gates across the AIF development lifecycle.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Phase-Specific Validation: Automatically checks requirements, architecture, tasks, and implementation against defined standards.
  • Dependency Graph Verification: Ensures tasks form a valid DAG and cross-repo dependencies are correctly mapped.
  • Use Case: Before moving from the architecture phase to implementation, run this skill to verify that all ADRs are documented and that the proposed data model aligns with existing conventions.

Quick Start

Run the validate skill for the current phase to ensure all artifacts meet the required quality standards.

Frequently Asked Questions about validate

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I validate development artifacts before advancing to the next phase?

To validate SDLC artifacts, run phase-specific validation gates that check structural requirements, acceptance criteria coverage, and DAG integrity before advancing to the next development phase.

What is the best way to ensure task dependency graph integrity in a software workflow?

Verify DAG integrity by checking that software engineering tasks form a valid Directed Acyclic Graph and that all cross-repo dependencies are correctly mapped before implementation.

How do I check if architecture and data models comply with repository conventions?

Check architecture compliance by validating phase outputs to ensure ADRs are documented and that proposed data models align with existing repository-specific conventions before implementation.

Does phase-specific validation work across spec, architecture, task, and implementation phases?

Yes, phase-specific validation operates across spec, architecture, task, and implementation phases to enforce deterministic quality gates and prevent the propagation of incomplete work.

Why do I need deterministic validation gates in my SDLC governance workflow?

Deterministic validation gates prevent the propagation of low-quality work by enforcing strict compliance, governance, and structural requirements across all SDLC development lifecycle phases.