Setup Command Validation FAQs

Question 1

How does this skill prevent common worktree errors?

Accepted Answer

By validating the existence of setup commands first, it prevents the creation of 'orphaned' worktree directories that occur when a task starts but fails midway due to missing dependencies like npm, pip, or cargo.

Question 2

What happens if my CLAUDE.md is missing or incorrectly formatted?

Accepted Answer

The skill provides descriptive, user-friendly error messages. It doesn't just tell you something is wrong; it provides exact Markdown examples for various languages (Node.js, Python, Rust, etc.) that you can copy directly into your CLAUDE.md file.

Question 3

What does the Setup Command Validation skill do?

Accepted Answer

This skill automatically scans your repository for a CLAUDE.md file and verifies that mandatory setup commands—specifically the 'install' command—are properly defined and formatted before any worktrees are created.

Question 4

Which programming ecosystems does this skill support?

Accepted Answer

It is designed to be language-agnostic and supports all major package managers, including Node.js (npm, pnpm, yarn, bun), Python (pip), Rust (cargo), Go (go mod), and Ruby (bundle).

Question 5

When should I use this skill in my workflow?

Accepted Answer

You should use this skill during the initial setup phase of a task, specifically before creating new worktrees or executing commands that require external dependencies. It is a 'fail-fast' mechanism designed to catch configuration errors early.

Setup Command Validation

Setup Command Validation

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