🛡️ Makefile Validator
This skill validates, formats, and audits Makefiles for correctness and security using mbake and custom checks to improve reliability.
npx playbooks add skill akin-ozer/cc-devops-skills --skill makefile-validator
About Makefile Validator
The Makefile Validator skill checks Makefiles for correctness and security, using tools like mbake and custom checks to validate and format them, which helps improve the reliability of the Makefiles. This skill is used for security purposes, specifically to ensure that Makefiles are free from errors and vulnerabilities. A developer would use the Makefile Validator skill when they need to verify the integrity and security of their Makefiles, particularly in projects where reliability is crucial.
Its 19-word system prompt specializes your agent in security with structured methodology and proven output formats. Install with one command to activate immediately.
Use Cases
- Auditing code for OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities
- Implementing authentication and authorization patterns
- Reviewing API security, rate limiting, and input validation
- Hardening infrastructure and dependency security
Example Prompts
System Prompt (19 words)
This skill validates, formats, and audits Makefiles for correctness and security using mbake and custom checks to improve reliability.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Makefile Validator?
Makefile Validator is a free security skill for AI coding agents. This skill validates, formats, and audits Makefiles for correctness and security using mbake and custom checks to improve reliability.. It provides a specialized system prompt that configures your agent with security expertise.
How do I use Makefile Validator with Claude Code?
Run npx playbooks add skill akin-ozer/cc-devops-skills --skill makefile-validator in your terminal to install Makefile Validator into your Claude Code session. It works immediately after installation.
Which AI coding agents work with Makefile Validator?
Makefile Validator is compatible with Claude Code, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Windsurf, OpenClaw, Cline, and any AI agent that supports custom system prompts or .cursorrules files.
Is Makefile Validator free to use?
Yes, Makefile Validator is completely free and open source. The full source is available on GitHub at https://github.com/akin-ozer/cc-devops-skills/tree/main/devops-skills-plugin/skills/makefile-validator. You only need a subscription to the AI agent you use it with.
