R002 · frontmatter-parse
Frontmatter parses as valid YAML
- Code: R002
- Slug:
frontmatter-parse - Tier: structure
- Default severity: error
- Packages: minimal, recommended, strict
- Locked: Yes (safety: cannot be disabled or demoted)
- Doc: https://doraval.dev/reference/rules/R002
| What | Parses the skill’s frontmatter as YAML and reports malformed syntax. Locked (safety). |
| Why | Invalid YAML blocks every later check that depends on metadata. Locked so packages cannot silence parse failures. |
How to fix
Fix YAML between the opening and closing --- lines: indentation, quotes, and lists. Re-run dora review until this rule is clean.