---
url: /validators/commands.md
description: >-
  Check for deprecated .claude/commands/ directory usage and get migration
  guidance for moving to the skills-based approach with claudelint's Commands
  validator.
---

# Commands Validator

The Commands validator checks for deprecated command directory usage and helps migrate to the newer skills-based approach.

## What It Checks

* Deprecated `.claude/commands/` directory detection
* Migration guidance to skills

## Rules

This validator includes  rules. See the [Commands rules category](/rules/commands/commands-deprecated-directory) for the complete list.

## CLI Usage

```bash
# Check for deprecated commands
claudelint validate-commands

# Verbose output
claudelint validate-commands --verbose
```

## See Also

* [Claude Code Slash Commands](https://code.claude.com/docs/en/slash-commands) - Official commands documentation
* [Configuration](/guide/configuration) - Customize rule severity