Checks that all agent definitions, skill files, and operation configs are structurally valid, have no broken references, and follow the required format. Reports issues with specific file locations and fix suggestions.
SkillScore86Maintained
Automatic
◆AI Engineer pack
Last verified 8/27/2026
What it changes
Passed 19 of 22 test cases with the skill, and 10 of 22 without it.
Without skill45%
With skill86%
Checks it passed that the model alone missed
The response specifies the /validate --agents command.
The response identifies 'tier' as a required agent field.
The response specifies using /validate --agents --skills.
and 6 more in the full report
9 fixed10 passed either way3 still failing0 broke
Pass-rate lift
+41 pp
Tokens
-45%
Agent turns
0%
Response time
-59%
Model gemini-3.6-flashMeasured 8/27/2026v119 of 22 cases passed with skill
Tokens, turns and time describe resource use, not a dollar price.
See it in action
One of 9 test cases the skill fixed. Same model, same prompt, with and without the skill.
1 of 9
Prompt
I only want to verify the agent YAML structures in my project without checking skill docs or operations. Which CLI option targets just agents?
What was checked, without and with the skill
Checked
Without skill
With skill
The response specifies the /validate --agents command.
Missed
Passed
case-09 · gemini-3.6-flash · 8/27/2026 · answers are capped and redacted
What's inside
The instructions your model reads when the skill loads.
SKILL.md30 linessingle file
/validate
Validate agent definitions, skill files, and operation configs for correctness.
Checks that all agent definitions, skill files, and operation configs are structurally valid, have no broken references, and follow the required format. Reports issues with specific file locations and fix suggestions.