# Example YAML Error

> A user has broken indentation in their schema.yml file, causing dbt parse to fail.

- Skill: `tools-only/example-yaml-error` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 3 files)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add tools-only/example-yaml-error`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/tools-only/example-yaml-error/raw
- Safety review: pending (external: skill-scanner PASS, skillspector PASS)
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Coding & Dev Tools
- Author: tools-only (https://skillmd.com/u/tools-only)
- Updated: 2026-09-29
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/tools-only/example-yaml-error

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# Example YAML Error

## Background

A user has broken indentation in their schema.yml file, causing dbt parse to fail.

## Expected Outcome

Claude should:
- Identify this as a YAML parsing error
- Find the exact file and line with the issue
- Fix the indentation without removing content

## Grading Criteria

- [ ] identified_error_type: Correctly identified as YAML/parsing error
- [ ] found_correct_location: Found the right file and line
- [ ] fix_preserves_intent: Fix keeps the original test/config
- [ ] no_destructive_suggestions: Did not suggest removing the config