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Validate AGENTS.md files for structural completeness, operational contract coverage, neutrality, and repository alignment.

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  2. Copy the prompt below and paste it into your agent.
  3. Review the proposed files and risks before you approve installation.
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Source SKILL.md: https://github.com/majiayu000/claude-skill-registry/blob/HEAD/skills/quality/validate-agents-md/SKILL.md

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First, summarize what it does, its dependencies, license status if identifiable, and any risks. Show the exact files you propose to add under .agents/skills/validate-agents-md/. Do not write files or run scripts until I approve.

After I approve, install the complete skill folder, including required referenced files, into that project location. Verify it is discoverable, then tell me its actual invocation name and how to use it. Do not claim it is installed until you have verified it.

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Validate AGENTS.md

Purpose

Validate AGENTS.md files to ensure they are concise, operationally complete, and aligned with repository structure and governance.

When To Use

  • Use this skill when adding or updating root or nested AGENTS.md files.
  • Use this skill before accepting AGENTS policy changes.
  • Do not use this skill for user/project instruction validation.

Required Inputs

  • Target AGENTS.md path.
  • Repository path context for link/path validation.
  • Policy expectations for session-state and command namespace.

Workflow

  1. Run validation phases from references/phase-checks.md.
  2. Generate report using references/report-contract.md.
  3. Apply deterministic scoring from references/scoring.md.
  4. Classify findings into critical/warning/enhancement buckets.
  5. Provide concrete fixes for operational contract gaps.

Output Expectations

  • Structured markdown report with five validation phases.
  • Compliance score and pass band.
  • Explicit list of critical issues, warnings, and enhancements.
  • Example fixes for common structural and policy failures.
  • Report schema follows references/report-contract.md.
  • Scoring and grade bands follow references/scoring.md.

Resources

  • Phase checks: references/phase-checks.md
  • Report contract: references/report-contract.md
  • Scoring model: references/scoring.md
  • Example target: ../../AGENTS.md

Constraints And Safety

  • Keep findings deterministic and repository-specific.
  • Avoid over-prescriptive style-only feedback.
  • Preserve provider-neutral language.
  • Do not duplicate full normative specs when suggesting fixes.