Individual skill

matlab-validate-function-arguments

Use when writing MATLAB functions with arguments blocks — repeating arguments (arguments (Repeating)), .?ClassName property import in constructors, name-value forwarding with namedargs2cell, or migrating from inputParser or validateattributes. Also when reviewing signatures for implicit-conversion pitfalls (size reshaping, class coercion, computed defaults), or when restricting, constraining, or validating function inputs — scalar vs vector enforcement, type rejection, size checking. Also when asked to harden inputs, make a function more robust, tighten input checking, or rewrite for safer input acceptance — even without "validation" or "arguments block" wording. Triggers on: arguments block, mustBe validators, name-value arguments, varargin, inputParser, nargin/narginchk, restrict input, type checking, scalar constraint, harden inputs, defensive programming. Not for: App Designer callbacks, Simulink mask parameters, class inheritance, or runtime validation outside function or property declarations.

skills-catalog/matlab-programming/matlab-validate-function-arguments/SKILL.md

Source commit 032b4b605999b1f4adecaac1efa1c9faad41adf6

What was checked

Matches the observed repository HEAD

Yes

Scanner rules are current

Yes

Repository scan complete

No

Skill scan complete

Yes

Observed behavior

Instructions only

Last checked

Nov 3, 2026

These are observations at the recorded commit, not a guarantee of safety. Review the source before running it.

Install this skill

Choose an agent in your Stack or copy a command below. Commands fetch the pinned commit and copy only this skill directory. Existing destinations are refused. Copying a command does not install anything.

An install command is unavailable: current rules, complete repository and skill scans, an eligible behavior level and a permitted license are required.