What is the primary purpose of the Cross-Reference Validation skill?

It is designed to ensure that all internal references within your documentation—such as file paths, line numbers, and code snippets—are accurate and point to existing resources.

Can I use this for validating code examples in my README?

Yes, it is specifically built to cross-reference code examples against source files to ensure they haven't become outdated after code changes.

How does this skill handle large documentation sets without hitting context limits?

It uses a progressive disclosure strategy, loading a high-level index first and only fetching detailed implementation guides on-demand to maintain context efficiency.

Does this skill automatically fix broken links?

While it identifies and validates references using Read, Grep, and Glob tools, it provides the guidance needed for Claude to accurately update the documentation based on the findings.

Cross-Reference Validation

Name: Cross-Reference Validation
Author: akaszubski

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Learning & Documentation

Ensures documentation accuracy by validating file paths, hyperlinks, line numbers, and code examples across your project.

About

The Cross-Reference Validation skill provides a systematic framework for maintaining the integrity of technical documentation within a Claude Code environment. By leveraging advanced searching tools like Grep and Glob, it identifies broken internal links, outdated file references, and incorrect line numbers in tutorials or READMEs, ensuring that your documentation stays perfectly synchronized with your evolving codebase and preventing developer friction caused by stale information.

Key Features

Validates internal file paths and directory references for accuracy
Detects discrepancies between embedded code examples and actual source files
Verifies line number accuracy in code snippets and technical guides
Implements a progressive disclosure model to optimize Claude's context window
10 GitHub stars
Checks hyperlinks within documentation to prevent broken connections

Use Cases

Synchronizing production README files with updated project structures
Automating the verification of multi-file technical tutorials and guides
Performing comprehensive documentation audits during major codebase refactors

About

Key Features

Validates internal file paths and directory references for accuracy
Detects discrepancies between embedded code examples and actual source files
Verifies line number accuracy in code snippets and technical guides
Implements a progressive disclosure model to optimize Claude's context window
10 GitHub stars
Checks hyperlinks within documentation to prevent broken connections

Use Cases

Synchronizing production README files with updated project structures
Automating the verification of multi-file technical tutorials and guides
Performing comprehensive documentation audits during major codebase refactors