# Checklist Validator

> Skill for validating research against reporting checklists

- Skill: `a5c-ai/checklist-validator` (Agent Skill)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add a5c-ai/checklist-validator`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/a5c-ai/checklist-validator/raw
- Safety review: pending (external: skill-scanner PASS, skillspector PASS)
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Product & Planning
- Author: a5c-ai (https://skillmd.com/u/a5c-ai)
- Updated: 2026-09-09
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/a5c-ai/checklist-validator

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# Checklist Validator Skill

## Purpose

Validate research manuscripts against reporting checklists such as CONSORT, PRISMA, STROBE, and other guidelines.

## Capabilities

- Apply reporting checklists
- Identify missing elements
- Suggest improvements
- Track compliance
- Generate reports
- Support multiple guidelines

## Usage Guidelines

1. Select checklist type
2. Load manuscript
3. Assess each item
4. Identify gaps
5. Generate report
6. Track completion

## Process Integration

Works within scientific discovery workflows for:
- Manuscript review
- Submission preparation
- Quality assurance
- Compliance checking

## Configuration

- Checklist library
- Assessment criteria
- Report templates
- Tracking options

## Output Artifacts

- Compliance reports
- Gap analyses
- Checklist completions
- Improvement suggestions