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Guidelines for checking JavaScript files for syntax errors

Automattic By Automattic schedule Updated 6/7/2026

name: testing-js description: Guidelines for checking JavaScript files for syntax errors disable-model-invocation: true

When to use me

Use this skill when validating JavaScript files for syntax errors. Do not use this skill for PHP validation.

Step 1: Identify JavaScript files

Find all JS files in the project, excluding node_modules/, build/, and dist/ directories:

find . -name "*.js" -not -path "*/node_modules/*" -not -path "*/build/*" -not -path "*/dist/*"

Step 2: Check syntax

Use Node to check each JS file for syntax errors:

node --check <file>
  • A file with valid syntax exits 0 with no output.
  • A file with syntax errors prints the error with line number and exits non-zero.
  • Fix any syntax errors found by editing the file, then re-check.

Rules

  • Syntax only: This skill checks for JavaScript syntax errors. Do not run ESLint or other coding standard tools.
  • Max 3 cycles: Run at most 3 fix-then-retest cycles per file. If issues remain after 3 cycles, report them as unresolved.
  • Never modify business logic: Only fix syntax errors. Do not change how the code works.
  • Report format: After testing, report results as:
    • PASS: No syntax errors
    • FAIL: List remaining errors with file, line, and message
Install via CLI
npx skills add https://github.com/Automattic/data-liberation-agent --skill testing-js
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