validate-template

Validate YAML frontmatter, required sections, and content formatting in worldbuilding files.

4|Updated Jan 21, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/hopeoverture/Worldbuilding-System --skill validate-template
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Skill: validate-template
Source: https://github.com/hopeoverture/Worldbuilding-System/tree/main/.claude/skills/validate-template
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/hopeoverture/Worldbuilding-System --skill validate-template

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill ensures templates and entities conform to the Worldbuilding System's YAML and structure rules, reducing errors during creation and publishing.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Automated validation of YAML frontmatter, sections, and prompts.
  • Auto-fix support to repair simple issues with a --fix flag.
  • Bulk validation across all templates or all entities in a world.

Quick Start

Use this skill to check a single file, e.g. Worlds/WorldName/Characters/Hero.md, or validate all templates and entities with --all-templates or --all-entities <World>.

Frequently Asked Questions about validate-template

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I validate YAML frontmatter in markdown worldbuilding files?

YAML frontmatter validation checks required fields like name, tags, status, and image against template rules to ensure worldbuilding markdown files conform to structural standards, reducing publishing errors.

Can I run bulk validation across all entities in a worldbuilding project?

Yes, bulk validation across all entities is supported by using the --all-entities flag, which checks every file in a world to ensure required sections and content formatting conform to template rules.

How do I auto-fix formatting and structure errors in markdown templates?

You can auto-fix formatting and structure errors in markdown templates by running the validation process with the --fix flag, which automatically repairs simple issues found in YAML frontmatter and required sections.

What are the required sections for worldbuilding markdown files?

Required sections for worldbuilding markdown files include Title, Connections, and Image Prompts, which must be correctly structured alongside mandatory YAML frontmatter fields like name, tags, status, and image.

Does template validation work on a single markdown file?

Yes, template validation works on a single markdown file, allowing you to check individual files such as a specific character document for correct YAML frontmatter and section formatting before running bulk checks.