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Audit a linter descriptor YAML for completeness, correctness, and best practices. Checks all properties against the full schema.

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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/oxsecurity/megalinter/blob/HEAD/.claude/skills/review-descriptor/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/review-descriptor/. 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.

Copying this prompt does not install or run the skill. Review third-party files before use. Codex skill guide

Review the descriptor for $ARGUMENTS. If a linter name is given, find its descriptor in megalinter/descriptors/.

For each linter entry, audit against the full property list below. Report a checklist with status for each category.

1. Identity (required)

  • linter_name — present, lowercase, matches CLI executable
  • linter_url — valid URL to tool docs/website
  • examples — at least 2: one plain, one with config file

2. Documentation Quality

  • linter_text — rich description with features, what it checks, use cases
  • linter_repo — GitHub/source repository URL
  • linter_rules_url — URL listing all rules/checks
  • linter_rules_configuration_url — how to configure
  • linter_rules_inline_disable_url — how to suppress inline
  • linter_rules_ignore_config_url — how to use ignore files
  • linter_spdx_license — valid SPDX ID (e.g., MIT, Apache-2.0)
  • linter_speed — rated 1-5 (check if realistic)
  • linter_image_url or linter_icon_png_url or linter_banner_image_url — at least one image

3. CLI Configuration

  • cli_lint_mode — set to file, list_of_files, or project
  • config_file_name — set if linter uses a config file
  • cli_config_arg_name — set if config file is used
  • cli_lint_fix_arg_name — set if linter supports auto-fix
  • cli_lint_fix_remove_args — set if fix mode requires removing args (e.g., --check)
  • ignore_file_name + cli_lint_ignore_arg_name — set if linter has ignore files
  • cli_version_arg_name — set if not --version
  • cli_help_arg_name — set if not --help

4. Error Parsing

  • cli_lint_errors_count — set (regex_count, regex_number, regex_sum, total_lines, or sarif)
  • cli_lint_errors_regex — set and matches actual linter output format

5. SARIF Support

  • If linter supports SARIF: can_output_sarif: true, cli_sarif_args with {{SARIF_OUTPUT_FILE}}
  • If not: confirmed that tool doesn't support SARIF output (search the internet to verify)

6. Install & Platforms

  • install section with proper renovate-compatible # renovate: datasource=... comments
  • Version explicitly pinned (no @latest in production)
  • supported_platforms lists linux/amd64 (and linux/arm64 if applicable)
  • install_override for ARM if install differs by platform

7. IDE Integration

  • ide.vscode — VS Code extension listed (if one exists; search if unsure)
  • ide.idea — JetBrains/IntelliJ extension listed (if available)
  • Other IDEs checked: eclipse, sublime, emacs, atom, visual_studio

8. Test Fixtures

  • .automation/test/<test_folder>/ exists
  • Contains at least one good (clean) file
  • Contains at least one bad (has errors) file
  • Bad file errors match cli_lint_errors_regex pattern

9. Behavior Flags

  • is_formatter — set to true if it's a formatter
  • activation_rules — set if depends on env vars (e.g., style choice)
  • active_only_if_file_found — set if should only run when config exists
  • deprecated/disabled — correct if applicable

10. Flavor Assignment

  • descriptor_flavors is appropriate for the language
  • Cross-check against existing flavors in flavors/
  • descriptor_flavors_exclude set if needed

Summary

After the checklist, provide:

  • Missing properties that should be added (with suggested values when possible)
  • Incorrect values that should be fixed
  • Internet search results for any missing documentation URLs, IDE extensions, or SARIF support