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lint-and-validate

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Automatic quality control, linting, and static analysis procedures. Use after every code modification to ensure syntax correctness and project standards. Triggers on keywords: lint, format, check, validate, types, static analysis.

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How to use this skill

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  1. Open your project in Codex.
  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/vudovn/ag-kit/blob/HEAD/.agents/skills/lint-and-validate/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/lint-and-validate/. 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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Lint and Validate Skill

MANDATORY: Run appropriate validation tools after EVERY code change. Do not finish a task until the code is error-free.

Procedures by Ecosystem

Node.js / TypeScript

  1. Lint/Fix: npm run lint or npx eslint "path" --fix
  2. Types: npx tsc --noEmit
  3. Security: npm audit --audit-level=high

Python

  1. Linter (Ruff): ruff check "path" --fix (Fast & Modern)
  2. Security (Bandit): bandit -r "path" -ll
  3. Types (MyPy): mypy "path"

The Quality Loop

  1. Write/Edit Code
  2. Run Audit: npm run lint && npx tsc --noEmit
  3. Analyze Report: Check the "FINAL AUDIT REPORT" section.
  4. Fix & Repeat: Submitting code with "FINAL AUDIT" failures is NOT allowed.

Error Handling

  • If lint fails: Fix the style or syntax issues immediately.
  • If tsc fails: Correct type mismatches before proceeding.
  • If no tool is configured: Check the project root for .eslintrc, tsconfig.json, pyproject.toml and suggest creating one.

Strict Rule: No code should be committed or reported as "done" without passing these checks.

Scripts

ScriptPurposeCommand
scripts/lint_runner.pyUnified lint checkpython scripts/lint_runner.py <project_path>
scripts/type_coverage.pyType coverage analysispython scripts/type_coverage.py <project_path>