skill-checker

Validate skill folders against Anthropic's official guidelines and generate scorecards.

1|Updated Feb 11, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/LauraFlorentin/skills-marketplace --skill skill-checker-lauraflorentin
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
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Skill: skill-checker
Source: https://github.com/LauraFlorentin/skills-marketplace/tree/main/skill-checker/skills/skill-checker
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/LauraFlorentin/skills-marketplace --skill skill-checker-lauraflorentin

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Validate, review, and improve Claude skills against Anthropic's official best practices from "The Complete Guide to Building Skills for Claude." Use when a user says "check my skill", "review this skill", "validate my SKILL.md", "is my skill good", "skill audit", "skill review", "proof check my skill", "grade my skill", or uploads a skill folder or SKILL.md for feedback. Also trigger when the user mentions skill quality, skill triggering issues, skill debugging, or wants to ensure a skill follows Anthropic's official guidelines before publishing or sharing.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Structural validation of folder layout and YAML frontmatter to ensure SKILL.md integrity.
  • Content quality audit of description, trigger phrases, examples, and error handling.
  • Generates a concise scorecard with prioritized fixes to guide publishing readiness.
  • Use cases include validating new SKILL.md, auditing existing skills, and informing skill quality reviews.

Quick Start

Run the Skill Checker on your skill folder to generate a structured audit with a prioritized fix list.

Frequently Asked Questions about skill-checker

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I validate my SKILL.md before publishing?▼

To validate a SKILL.md before publishing, check its folder structure and YAML frontmatter against Anthropic's official guidelines. This process ensures name and description fields exist, triggers are valid, and content gaps are identified, returning a prioritized scorecard for readiness.

What is a Claude skill audit and how does it work?▼

A Claude skill audit reviews a skill folder's layout, frontmatter, descriptions, and triggers against Anthropic's best practices. It works by identifying structural and content gaps, then generating a concise scorecard with actionable, prioritized remediation guidance to improve the skill.

How do I review my Claude skill for quality assurance?▼

To review a Claude skill for quality assurance, audit its description, trigger phrases, examples, and error handling. This quality check applies official guidelines to the skill folder, producing a prioritized fix list to guide your publishing readiness and resolve triggering issues.

Does this skill checker work with an existing skill folder?▼

Yes, the skill checker works with any existing skill folder or SKILL.md file. It applies structural validation and content quality audits directly to your files, ensuring proper frontmatter and valid triggers are present regardless of the skill's current state.

Why is my Claude skill not triggering properly?▼

If your Claude skill is not triggering properly, it likely has invalid trigger phrases or missing content fields. A skill audit identifies these structural and content gaps against official guidelines, providing remediation guidance to fix the triggering issues.

Can I get a scorecard to improve my skill's publishing readiness?▼

Yes, you can get a scorecard to improve your skill's publishing readiness by running an audit on your skill folder. This scorecard evaluates frontmatter integrity and content quality, delivering prioritized fixes to resolve gaps before you share or publish.