verify-plugins

Validate plugin directory structures across the entire repository.

Updated Apr 21, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/shawn-sandy/agentic-acss-plugins --skill verify-plugins
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: verify-plugins
Source: https://github.com/shawn-sandy/agentic-acss-plugins/tree/main/.agents/skills/verify-plugins
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/shawn-sandy/agentic-acss-plugins --skill verify-plugins

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill prevents broken or inconsistent Claude Code plugin layouts by scanning the repository structure and confirming what’s present and where expected files live.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Repo-wide structural sweep: Checks plugin directories in a consistent, standardized way across the whole repository.
  • Discoverable validation workflow: Helps teams quickly find missing or misplaced skill entry files so plugins can be activated reliably.
  • Validated guidance for replacement: Clearly points users to the newer canonical skill entry point for the same repo-wide scope.

Quick Start

Run /validate-plugins --scope=all to perform the repo-wide structural sweep that supersedes this merged skill.

Frequently Asked Questions about verify-plugins

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I validate Claude Code plugin directory structures in a repository?

To validate Claude Code plugin directory structures, you perform a repo-wide structural sweep to confirm expected files are present and correctly placed. This checks structural integrity across every plugin directory to prevent broken layouts.

What is the best way to check for missing skill entry files before activating plugins?

The best way to check for missing skill entry files is to run a structural sweep across the repository. This validation workflow discovers misplaced or absent files so plugins can be activated reliably without layout errors.

How do I scan a repository for inconsistent plugin layouts after reorganizing files?

To scan a repository for inconsistent plugin layouts after reorganizing files, apply a standardized structural sweep. This readiness check confirms that renamed or moved plugin directories still contain their expected entry files.

Does the verify-plugins skill still perform repository scans, or is it superseded?

The verify-plugins skill is merged and superseded by the canonical validate-plugins skill for repository scans. You should use validate-plugins with repo-wide scope to perform the structural sweep.

How to run a repo-wide structural sweep for Claude Code plugins?

To run a repo-wide structural sweep for Claude Code plugins, execute the validate-plugins skill with the scope set to all. This applies standardized validation across the entire repository to locate missing or misplaced files.

Why do my Claude Code plugins fail to activate after a repository scan?

Claude Code plugins fail to activate after a repository scan when structural integrity checks reveal missing or misplaced skill entry files. Validating the directory structure confirms expected files are present for reliable activation.