Best use case
mention-lint is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.
It is a strong fit for teams already working in Codex.
Lint @-mentions for style consistency and correctness
Teams using mention-lint should expect a more consistent output, faster repeated execution, less prompt rewriting.
When to use this skill
- You want a reusable workflow that can be run more than once with consistent structure.
When not to use this skill
- You only need a quick one-off answer and do not need a reusable workflow.
- You cannot install or maintain the underlying files, dependencies, or repository context.
Installation
Claude Code / Cursor / Codex
Manual Installation
- Download SKILL.md from GitHub
- Place it in
.claude/skills/mention-lint/SKILL.mdinside your project - Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill
How mention-lint Compares
| Feature / Agent | mention-lint | Standard Approach |
|---|---|---|
| Platform Support | Codex | Limited / Varies |
| Context Awareness | High | Baseline |
| Installation Complexity | Unknown | N/A |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this skill do?
Lint @-mentions for style consistency and correctness
Which AI agents support this skill?
This skill is designed for Codex.
Where can I find the source code?
You can find the source code on GitHub using the link provided at the top of the page.
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SKILL.md Source
# @-Mention Linting
Validate @-mention style and fix common issues.
## Usage
```bash
/mention-lint # Lint current directory
/mention-lint --fix # Auto-fix fixable issues
/mention-lint --strict # Exit with error on any issue
/mention-lint --rules ML001,ML005 # Run specific rules only
```
## Options
| Option | Default | Description |
|--------|---------|-------------|
| --target | . | Directory to lint |
| --fix | false | Auto-fix fixable issues |
| --strict | false | Exit with error on any issue |
| --rules | all | Comma-separated rule IDs |
## Lint Rules
| Rule | Description | Severity | Auto-fix |
|------|-------------|----------|----------|
| ML001 | @-mention path does not exist | error | no |
| ML002 | @-mention uses wrong case | warning | yes |
| ML003 | Missing required prefix (.aiwg/, src/, test/) | warning | yes |
| ML004 | Uses deprecated path pattern | warning | yes |
| ML005 | Invalid ID format (UC-NNN, ADR-NNN) | warning | yes |
| ML006 | Duplicate @-mentions in same file | info | yes |
| ML007 | @-mention in wrong section | info | no |
| ML008 | Orphan @-mention (no back-reference) | info | no |
| ML009 | Circular @-mention chain | warning | no |
| ML010 | @-mention exceeds max depth (>3 hops) | warning | no |
## Output Example
```
src/services/auth/login.ts
L3: ML005 @.aiwg/requirements/UC-3-auth.md should be UC-003 (auto-fixable)
L5: ML001 @.aiwg/architecture/adrs/ADR-999.md does not exist
test/integration/auth.test.ts
L2: ML003 @auth/login.ts should be @$AIWG_ROOT/src/auth/login.ts (auto-fixable)
.aiwg/architecture/software-architecture-doc.md
L45: ML008 References @.aiwg/requirements/UC-005.md but no back-reference
Summary: 4 issues (1 error, 2 warnings, 1 info)
3 auto-fixable (run with --fix)
```
## Rule Details
### ML001: Path Does Not Exist
```
Error: @.aiwg/requirements/UC-999.md → file not found
```
Not auto-fixable. Remove reference or create file.
### ML002: Wrong Case
```
Warning: @.aiwg/Requirements/UC-001.md should be @.aiwg/requirements/UC-001.md
Fix: Correct case to match filesystem
```
### ML003: Missing Prefix
```
Warning: @auth/login.ts should be @$AIWG_ROOT/src/auth/login.ts
Fix: Add appropriate prefix
```
### ML004: Deprecated Pattern
```
Warning: @requirements/UC-001.md should be @.aiwg/requirements/UC-001.md
Fix: Update to current pattern
```
### ML005: Invalid ID Format
```
Warning: UC-3 should be UC-003 (3-digit format)
Warning: ADR-5-auth should be ADR-005-auth
Fix: Zero-pad numeric IDs
```
### ML006: Duplicate Mentions
```
Info: @.aiwg/requirements/UC-001.md appears 3 times
Fix: Remove duplicates, keep first occurrence
```
## CLI Equivalent
```bash
aiwg mention-lint [--target <dir>] [--fix] [--strict]
```
## Related Commands
- `/mention-wire` - Add @-mentions
- `/mention-validate` - Validate @-mentions exist
- `/mention-conventions` - Display conventions
Lint @-mentions for: $ARGUMENTS
## References
- @$AIWG_ROOT/agentic/code/addons/aiwg-utils/README.md — aiwg-utils addon overview
- @$AIWG_ROOT/docs/cli-reference.md — CLI reference for mention-lint command
- @$AIWG_ROOT/agentic/code/addons/aiwg-utils/rules/research-before-decision.md — Verify paths exist before referencing
- @$AIWG_ROOT/agentic/code/frameworks/sdlc-complete/README.md — SDLC artifacts that use @-mention conventionsRelated Skills
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