| name | schema.linter |
| description | Validate and lint structured data files (YAML, JSON, TOML) for consistency, required fields, syntax errors, and schema compliance. |
schema.linter
Purpose
Validate configuration files, JSON schemas, and structured data files against defined rules to catch errors before runtime. This is a shared skill applicable across all Carbon ACX file types.
When to Use
Trigger Patterns:
- "Validate all config files"
- "Check schemas for errors"
- "Lint JSON/YAML files"
- "Verify wrangler.toml is valid"
- Pre-commit hook integration
Do NOT Use When:
- Validating Python/TypeScript code (use language-specific linters)
- Checking CSV data integrity (use data-specific validation)
Allowed Tools
read_file- Read config files and schemaspython- Parse and validate YAML/JSON/TOMLbash- Run external validators (yamllint, jsonschema)
Access Level: 1 (Local Execution - read-only)
Expected I/O
Input:
- File paths or glob patterns
- Example:
"schemas/**/*.json","wrangler.toml","config/*.yaml"
Output:
- Validation report with errors/warnings
- File:line references for each issue
- Suggested fixes when possible
Dependencies
Required:
- Python 3.11+ with PyYAML, jsonschema, toml libraries
- Optional: yamllint, prettier (JSON)
Configuration:
config.json- Linting rules and schema paths
Examples
Example: Validate JSON Schema
User: "Use schema.linter to check all config files"
Output:
✅ config/layers.json - Valid
✅ config/sectors.json - Valid
❌ config/profiles.json - 2 errors:
Line 15: Missing required field 'profile_id'
Line 23: Invalid type for 'vintage' (expected integer, got string)
⚠️ schemas/figure-manifest.schema.json - 1 warning:
Line 45: Description field is empty
Summary: 2 files valid, 1 file with errors, 1 file with warnings
Limitations
- Cannot fix files automatically (reports only)
- Limited to YAML/JSON/TOML formats
- Custom schema definitions required for validation
Validation Criteria
- ✅ All files parse without syntax errors
- ✅ Required fields present
- ✅ Types match schema definitions
- ✅ No duplicate keys
Maintenance
Owner: Platform Team Review Cycle: Quarterly Last Updated: 2025-10-18 Version: 1.0.0