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+---
+id: validating-markdown
+name: formatting-markdown-standards
+description: Format markdown with YAML frontmatter and native syntax standards. Use before creating tickets, stories, documentation, or any markdown files. Ensures proper metadata structure and GitHub-flavored markdown compliance.
+scope: generic
+applicable-projects: any
+module: core
+capabilities-provided:
+  - markdown-formatting
+# Claude Code v2.1 features - read-only skill
+tools:
+  - Read
+  - Glob
+  - Grep
+---
+
+# Formatting Markdown Standards
+
+## When to Use This Skill
+
+You're creating or reviewing **markdown documentation** and need to:
+- Add YAML frontmatter with proper metadata structure
+- Format content using GitHub-flavored markdown syntax
+- Validate link syntax and structure
+- Ensure file structure compliance
+- Prepare markdown for tickets, stories, or documentation
+- Check metadata completeness and accuracy
+
+**Example invocation:** "Use formatting-markdown-standards to prepare a story markdown file with proper structure and frontmatter"
+
+---
+
+## MCP Integration (Optional)
+
+This skill uses **NO MCPs** - works with built-in tools only.
+- No dependencies required
+- No additional setup needed
+- Full functionality with reference tools
+
+---
+
+## Quick Start: Markdown Formatting Checklist
+
+### Before Creating Any Markdown File
+
+**Step 1: Add YAML Frontmatter**
+```yaml
+---
+documentType: [guide|epic|story|task|spike|bug|architecture|requirements|other]
+description: One clear sentence describing content
+tags: [relevant, keywords, for, search]
+dependencies: []
+soft_references: []
+audience: [agent|human|mixed]
+---
+```
+
+**Step 2: Write Content (Native Markdown Only)**
+- Headers: `#`, `##`, `###`, `####`
+- Emphasis: `**bold**`, `*italic*`, `~~strikethrough~~`
+- Lists: `-` for unordered, `1.` for ordered
+- Links: `[text](relative/path/file.md)` or `[text](https://example.com)`
+- Code: Inline \`code\` or fenced blocks with language
+
+**Step 3: Validate Structure**
+- Frontmatter at top of file
+- All required fields present
+- No Jira markup syntax
+- Links use proper markdown format
+
+**Step 4: Check Links**
+- Relative paths correct
+- External URLs have protocols
+- No broken file references
+
+---
+
+## Full Instructions
+
+### Instruction 1: Create YAML Frontmatter
+
+All markdown files MUST start with YAML frontmatter.
+
+**Required Fields (Always Include):**
+```yaml
+documentType: [Choose one of: guide, epic, story, task, spike, bug, architecture, requirements, other]
+description: [Single sentence, clear and concise]
+tags: [Array of relevant keywords]
+dependencies: [Files required for context]
+soft_references: [Related but optional files]
+audience: [agent|human|mixed]
+```
+
+**Optional Fields (Add Only If Relevant):**
+- `author`, `date`, `status`
+- `jira_key`, `jira_url`, `jira_project`
+- `scope`, `milestone`, `team`, `component`
+- `story_points`, `priority`, `labels`
+
+**Field Guidelines:**
+- **documentType:** Use predefined types; use "other" for custom
+- **version:** Start at 1.0, increment on changes (1.1 for minor, 2.0 for major)
+- **description:** Single sentence, clear purpose (max 150 chars)
+- **tags:** 3-5 relevant keywords for search
+- **dependencies:** List file paths needed for full context
+- **soft_references:** Related files helpful but not required
+- **audience:** Who will read this (agent, human, or both)
+
+**Maximum:** Keep 10-12 fields maximum; only include relevant fields
+
+**Example:**
+```yaml
+---
+documentType: story
+description: Implement user authentication for dashboard access
+tags: [authentication, security, frontend, priority-high]
+dependencies:
+  - ai/context/technical-advanced.md
+  - framework/architecture-decisions.md
+soft_references:
+  - backlog/sprints/2025-W49.md
+audience: [agent, human]
+---
+```
+
+---
+
+### Instruction 2: Use Native Markdown Syntax Only
+
+After YAML frontmatter, use **GitHub-flavored markdown exclusively**.
+
+**Headers:**
+```markdown
+# Main Title (H1)
+## Section (H2)
+### Subsection (H3)
+#### Minor Section (H4)
+```
+
+**Emphasis:**
+```markdown
+**bold text**           → Strong emphasis
+*italic text*          → Light emphasis
+~~strikethrough~~      → Deleted text
+**_bold italic_**      → Combined
+```
+
+**Lists (Unordered):**
+```markdown
+- Item 1
+  - Nested item
+  - Another nested
+- Item 2
+```
+
+**Lists (Ordered):**
+```markdown
+1. First step
+2. Second step
+   1. Sub-step
+   2. Another sub
+3. Third step
+```
+
+**Code (Inline):**
+```markdown
+Use the `command` function to execute code
+```
+
+**Code (Blocks):**
+````markdown
+```python
+def hello():
+    print("Hello, World!")
+```
+
+```bash
+# Comment
+docker run -it ubuntu bash
+```
+````
+
+**Links (Internal Files):**
+```markdown
+[Reference text](path/to/file.md)           # Same directory
+[Reference](../parent/file.md)              # Navigate up
+[Heading link](file.md#section-name)        # With anchor
+```
+
+**Links (External URLs):**
+```markdown
+[Documentation](https://example.com)
+[API](https://api.example.com/v1)
+```
+
+**Tables:**
+```markdown
+| Header 1 | Header 2 | Header 3 |
+|----------|----------|----------|
+| Cell 1   | Cell 2   | Cell 3   |
+| Cell 4   | Cell 5   | Cell 6   |
+```
+
+**Horizontal Rule:**
+```markdown
+---
+```
+
+**Block Quotes:**
+```markdown
+> This is a quote
+> Multi-line quote
+```
+
+---
+
+### Instruction 3: Validate Link Syntax
+
+Links must use proper markdown format with correct paths.
+
+**Internal File Links - Rules:**
+- Format: `[text](path/to/file.md)`
+- Must include file extension
+- Use relative paths (no absolute /path)
+- Forward slashes only (no backslashes)
+- No spaces in filenames
+
+✅ **Correct:**
+```markdown
+[Agent reference](../agents/ai-architect.md)
+[Context](../context/business-advanced.md)
+[Same dir](technical-guide.md)
+[Root](../../CLAUDE.md)
+```
+
+❌ **Incorrect:**
+```markdown
+[Agent](../agents/ai-architect)          # Missing .md
+[Context](../context/business-advanced.md)  # Would work
+`../agents/file.md`                       # Backticks (not a link)
+[Path](/absolute/path.md)                # Absolute path
+```
+
+**Anchor Links - Rules:**
+- Format: `[text](#section-name)` or `[text](file.md#section)`
+- Lowercase with hyphens
+- Match actual heading text
+- No spaces in anchor
+
+✅ **Correct:**
+```markdown
+Heading: ## Getting Started
+Link: [Jump to start](#getting-started)
+
+Heading: ### Phase 1A: Meta-Skills
+Link: [Learn more](file.md#phase-1a-meta-skills)
+```
+
+❌ **Incorrect:**
+```markdown
+[Link](#Getting Started)        # Spaces in anchor
+[Link](#undefined-section)      # Section doesn't exist
+[Link](#GetStarted)             # Wrong case
+```
+
+**External URLs - Rules:**
+- Must have protocol: `http://` or `https://`
+- HTTPS preferred over HTTP
+- No spaces in URL
+- Valid domain and path
+
+✅ **Correct:**
+```markdown
+[Docs](https://example.com)
+[API](https://api.example.com/v1/docs)
+[Legacy](http://example.com)
+[With anchor](https://example.com/docs#section)
+```
+
+❌ **Incorrect:**
+```markdown
+[Docs](example.com)              # Missing protocol
+[API](htps://example.com)        # Protocol typo
+[Docs](https://example.com/bad path)  # Spaces
+```
+
+---
+
+### Instruction 4: Check Document Structure
+
+Verify overall file structure before finalizing.
+
+**Required Checks:**
+- [ ] YAML frontmatter present at top (lines 1-n before first ----)
+- [ ] All required metadata fields included
+- [ ] Only 10-12 metadata fields (no excess)
+- [ ] Single sentence description
+- [ ] Content starts after frontmatter
+- [ ] No Jira markup (h3., {color}, etc.)
+- [ ] Native markdown syntax only
+- [ ] Links use proper format
+- [ ] Code blocks specify language
+
+**Example Valid Structure:**
+```markdown
+---
+documentType: story
+description: Add authentication to dashboard
+tags: [auth, security]
+dependencies: []
+soft_references: []
+audience: [agent, human]
+---
+
+# Document Title
+
+## Section One
+Content here with [link](path/to/file.md)
+
+### Subsection
+More content
+
+## Section Two
+Final content
+
+## See Also
+- [Related file](../related/file.md)
+- [Other doc](../docs/other.md)
+```
+
+---
+
+### Instruction 5: Apply to Common Document Types
+
+**Story/Epic Format:**
+```yaml
+---
+documentType: story
+description: [User story objective]
+tags: [feature, priority]
+dependencies: []
+soft_references: []
+audience: [agent, human]
+jira_key: APMR-123
+---
+```
+
+**Technical Guide Format:**
+```yaml
+---
+documentType: guide
+description: [Topic overview]
+tags: [technical, how-to]
+dependencies: [required files]
+soft_references: [optional references]
+audience: [agent]
+---
+```
+
+**Architecture Decision Format:**
+```yaml
+---
+documentType: architecture
+description: [Decision statement]
+tags: [architecture, design-decision]
+dependencies: [related architecture docs]
+soft_references: []
+audience: [human]
+---
+```
+
+---
+
+## Common Patterns
+
+### Pattern 1: Frontmatter for Tickets
+
+Every ticket/story needs basic metadata:
+
+```yaml
+---
+documentType: story
+description: Brief objective statement
+tags: [category, priority-level]
+dependencies: []
+soft_references: []
+jira_key: PROJECT-123
+---
+```
+
+Keep description to one sentence. Use tags for categorization and priority.
+
+### Pattern 2: Internal File Links
+
+Use relative paths from current file location:
+
+```
+Current: ai/context/file.md
+Target:  ai/agents/agent.md
+
+From ai/context/ to ai/agents/:
+  Up one level: ../
+  Into agents: agents/
+  Final: ../agents/agent.md
+
+Result: [Link](../agents/agent.md) ✅
+```
+
+### Pattern 3: Consistent Code Blocks
+
+Always specify language for syntax highlighting:
+
+```markdown
+❌ [code block without language]
+```python
+x = 10
+```    ✅ [code block with language]
+```
+
+### Pattern 4: Link Text Best Practices
+
+Use descriptive link text:
+
+```markdown
+✅ [Agent Architecture Guide](../agents/ai-architect.md)
+❌ [Click Here](../agents/ai-architect.md)
+❌ [Link](../agents/ai-architect.md)
+```
+
+---
+
+## Common Mistakes
+
+### ❌ Mistake 1: Mixing Markup Systems
+```markdown
+WRONG: h3. This is a Jira header
+WRONG: {color:red}Colored text{color}
+CORRECT: ### This is a Markdown header
+CORRECT: **Bold text** in markdown
+```
+
+### ❌ Mistake 2: Using Backticks for File References
+```markdown
+WRONG: See `../agents/file.md` for details
+CORRECT: See [agent guide](../agents/file.md) for details
+```
+
+### ❌ Mistake 3: Missing File Extensions
+```markdown
+WRONG: [Link](../path/file)
+CORRECT: [Link](../path/file.md)
+```
+
+### ❌ Mistake 4: Absolute Paths in Links
+```markdown
+WRONG: [Link](/absolute/path/file.md)
+CORRECT: [Link](../../relative/path/file.md)
+```
+
+### ❌ Mistake 5: Incomplete Frontmatter
+```markdown
+WRONG: Missing dependencies field
+WRONG: documentType value not predefined
+WRONG: version not semantic (use 1.0, not 1)
+CORRECT: All required fields present
+```
+
+---
+
+## See Also
+
+### Supporting Files
+- [Link standards and rules](YAML-SCHEMA.md) - Complete frontmatter schema with examples
+- [Validation rules](VALIDATION-RULES.md) - Link validation, format compliance, error detection
+- [Real-world examples](EXAMPLES.md) - Common scenarios, before/after, edge cases
+
+### Related Skills
+- building-skills - Create new skills with proper structure
+- generic-validating-links-guard - Validate links after formatting
+
+---
+
+## Testing & Quality Status
+
+✅ **Tested with:**
+- Claude 3.5 Sonnet (full functionality)
+- Claude Opus (full functionality)
+- Claude Haiku (basic formatting)
+
+✅ **Quality Gates Passed:**
+- [x] Structure compliance (YAML, naming, scope)
+- [x] Content quality (clear instructions, examples)
+- [x] Progressive disclosure (SKILL.md < 500 lines)
+- [x] Testing across 3 models documented
+- [x] Documentation ready
+
+---
+
+**Skill Version:** 1.0
+**Status:** Phase 1B Infrastructure Skill
+**Phase:** Phase 1B (Week 1, Day 1-2)
+**Created:** 2025-12-07
+**Built using:** building-claude-skills as template