CAPS Format Validator

Purpose

Validate CAPS playbooks to ensure correct formatting, completeness, and compatibility with both Claude Code Skills and Goose Recipes. Catch errors early before conversion or deployment.

Prerequisites

• CAPS playbook file to validate (playbook.md)
• Python 3 (optional, for YAML validation)
• Basic understanding of CAPS format

CAPS Format Requirements

Every valid CAPS playbook must have:

1. YAML frontmatter between --- markers
2. title field in frontmatter
3. description field in frontmatter
4. allowed_tools array in frontmatter
5. Main content after frontmatter
6. ## Instructions or ## Steps section