verify-env

Verify symbolic links and configuration files from dotfiles installation scripts.

Updated Dec 24, 2025

Search Tags:#troubleshooting #verification #dotfiles #configuration #environment setup #symbolic links

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npx skills add https://github.com/MakotoUwaya/dotfiles --skill verify-env-makotouwaya

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Skill: verify-env
Source: https://github.com/MakotoUwaya/dotfiles/tree/main/.config/claude-code/skills/verify-env
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/MakotoUwaya/dotfiles --skill verify-env-makotouwaya

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

This Skill ensures that your dotfiles and environment configurations are correctly set up by verifying symbolic links and configuration file integrity, preventing issues caused by misconfigurations.

Core Features & Use Cases

Symbolic Link Verification: Checks if all symbolic links created by the dotfiles installation are valid and point to the correct targets.
Configuration Integrity: Assesses the state of configuration files to ensure they are properly linked or present.
OS-Specific Checks: Adapts verification logic for both Linux/WSL and Windows environments.
Use Case: After installing or updating your dotfiles, run this Skill to automatically confirm that all your development tools and settings are correctly linked and accessible, catching potential problems before they impact your workflow.

Quick Start

Run the verify-env skill to check the integrity of your dotfiles' symbolic links and configurations.

Frequently Asked Questions about verify-env

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

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How do I verify symbolic links in my dotfiles are correctly configured?▼

To verify symbolic links, this Skill extracts link information from installation scripts and checks if targets exist and point to correct paths. It validates configuration file integrity to prevent misconfigurations across your development environment.

Why does my environment setup fail after updating dotfiles?▼

Environment setup fails when symbolic links managed by dotfiles are broken or point to missing files. This Skill identifies incorrect target paths and missing configuration files by extracting and validating link information from installation scripts.

Can I check dotfiles configuration integrity on both Linux and Windows?▼

Yes, you can check dotfiles configuration integrity on both Linux/WSL and Windows. This Skill adapts its symbolic link verification logic for each operating system to ensure configuration files are properly linked and present.

What's the best way to troubleshoot broken symbolic links in dotfiles?▼

The best way to troubleshoot broken symbolic links is to run an automated verification that extracts link data from installation scripts and validates target existence. This catches missing files and incorrect environment settings before they impact workflow.

When do I need to run environment verification for dotfiles?▼

You need environment verification after installing or updating your dotfiles. Running this process confirms that development tools and settings are correctly linked and accessible, catching potential symbolic link or configuration problems early.