Makefile Validator

Name: Makefile Validator
Author: akin-ozer

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by akin-ozer · vlatest · Repository

This tool validates Makefiles for syntax errors and potential issues, ensuring build scripts function correctly and preventing frustrating compilation failures.

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Run in terminal (recommended)

terminal

claude mcp add makefile-validator npx -- -y @trustedskills/makefile-validator

Or manually add to ~/.claude/settings.json

~/.claude/settings.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "makefile-validator": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@trustedskills/makefile-validator"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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About This Skill

What it does

The makefile-validator skill validates Makefile files for syntax and common errors. It checks for missing dependencies, incorrect variable assignments, and other potential issues that could lead to build failures. This helps ensure projects have reliable and reproducible builds.

When to use it

Automated CI/CD pipelines: Integrate the validator into your continuous integration pipeline to catch Makefile errors early in the development process.
Code review: Use it during code reviews to identify potential issues with Makefiles.
Onboarding new developers: Help new team members understand and avoid common Makefile pitfalls.
Troubleshooting build failures: Quickly diagnose problems in existing projects by validating their Makefiles.

Key capabilities

Syntax validation of Makefile files
Dependency checking
Variable assignment verification
Error reporting

Example prompts

"Validate this Makefile and report any errors: [contents of Makefile]"
"Check the syntax of my project's Makefile."
"Can you find any missing dependencies in this Makefile?"

Tips & gotchas

The skill requires a valid Makefile to be provided as input. It does not create or write Makefiles.

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Details

Version: vlatest
License
Author: akin-ozer
Installs: 16

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