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name: validate description: "Run validation loops (format/lint/typecheck/build/tests) and report signals. Use when asked to validate, run checks/tests, or repeat verification during work."

Validate

Overview

Run the tightest available verification loop for current changes, repeat as needed, and report the signal.

Workflow

1. Define "working" for this change (feature path, bug repro, or contract).
2. Choose the smallest scope; prefer local execution.
3. Run available loops in ascending cost: formatter -> lint/typecheck -> build -> targeted tests -> broader tests.
4. If a loop fails or is unavailable, capture the error, propose the smallest fix or ask for the exact command, then re-run the same loop.
5. Escalate only if confidence is still weak after the tighter loop.

Guardrails

• Do not claim done without at least one real signal.
• If no validation command exists, add the smallest new signal (focused test or log) or ask for the command.
• Record what ran and what changed since the last run.

Output

• Commands run and results.
• Remaining gaps or next loop to run.