validate

Validate CLAUDE plugins against Claude Code specs and repo conventions.

2|Updated Mar 17, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/nextc/nextc-claude --skill validate-nextc
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: validate
Source: https://github.com/nextc/nextc-claude/tree/main/nextc-claude-toolbox/skills/validate
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/nextc/nextc-claude --skill validate-nextc

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Validate nextc-claude plugins against Claude Code specs and repo conventions. Checks skills, agents, hooks, manifests, and rules. Use when auditing plugin quality or before releases.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Structural validation of plugin manifests and code against Claude Code specs.
  • Best-practice analysis to ensure clear descriptions, appropriate agent roles, and dependency alignment with CLAUDE.md.
  • Cross-reference consistency checks across CLAUDE.md and actual files.

Quick Start

Run the validator against your plugin set to audit structure and quality.

Frequently Asked Questions about validate

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

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How do I validate a Claude plugin against Claude Code specs?

To validate a Claude plugin, run the validator against your plugin set to audit its structure and quality. The tool checks skills, agents, hooks, manifests, and rules against Claude Code specs and repo conventions to ensure conformance before release.

What is Claude plugin auditing and when do I need it?

Claude plugin auditing is the process of checking plugin manifests and code against Claude Code specs and repo conventions. You need it when auditing plugin quality or before releasing plugins to the CLAUDE marketplace to ensure structure and best practices.

Can I auto-fix plugin manifest issues found during validation?

Yes, you can auto-fix plugin manifest issues through an optional auto-fix feature via the CLI. The validator enforces structure checks and best-practice analyses, and can automatically correct detected conformance issues in your Claude plugins.

Does the validator check CLAUDE.md consistency with actual plugin files?

Yes, the validator performs cross-reference consistency checks across CLAUDE.md and actual plugin files. It ensures dependency alignment with CLAUDE.md and verifies that your skills, agents, hooks, and manifests match documented conventions.

What's the best way to audit plugin quality before a release?

The best way to audit plugin quality before a release is to run structural validation and best-practice analysis on your plugin set. This ensures clear descriptions, appropriate agent roles, and dependency alignment with CLAUDE.md specifications.

Why does my Claude plugin fail structure checks?

Claude plugins fail structure checks when manifests, skills, agents, hooks, or rules do not conform to Claude Code specs and repo conventions. Common causes include missing or unclear descriptions, inappropriate agent roles, and dependency misalignment with CLAUDE.md.