Catch errors and unsafe patterns in Makefiles.
What it does
Checks Makefiles for syntax errors, security issues, formatting problems, and opportunities to improve build practices.
When to use it
Use for Makefile quality reviews, linting, validation, hardening, or troubleshooting.
How to use it
Give it a Makefile path; it returns validation findings and exit status, with fixes when file edits are allowed.
What you provide
- the Makefile or .mk file path
- An existing project
Uses
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Good to know
- may misreport its own work
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What you need · 4
The default mbake stages require Python 3.9 or higher; the validator creates an isolated virtual environment.
GNU Make enables syntax validation; if it is unavailable, the workflow continues but must report skipped syntax coverage.
Access · 3
This skill
mbake
Execute
Installs mbake in a temporary environment
~/.bake.toml
Read
Reads your mbake configuration