| name | validate-and-regenerate-parameters |
| description | Validates parameters.py, checks for errors, and regenerates _variables.yml. Use when editing parameters, adding new values, or ensuring variable consistency. |
| allowed-tools | ["Read","Bash","Write","Edit","Grep"] |
Parameter Validation & Regeneration
When to Use
Use this skill when you:
- Add or modify parameters in
dih_models/parameters.py
- Edit parameter formulas or calculations
- Need to verify variables are up-to-date
- Update parameter descriptions or confidence levels
- See "variables out of date" warnings
Process
1. Validate parameters.py syntax
cd e:\code\obsidian\websites\disease-eradication-plan
python -m py_compile dih_models/parameters.py
2. Check for common errors
- Hardcoded values marked as "calculated" (should use formulas)
- Missing unit specifications
- Parameter names that aren't self-documenting
- Non-uppercase naming violations
- Duplicate parameter definitions
3. Regenerate variables
.venv/Scripts/python.exe scripts/generate-everything-parameters-variables-calculations-references.py
4. Verify output
- Check
_variables.yml updated successfully
- Verify
_analysis/parameter-summary.md generated
- Spot-check formatting of values (currency, percentages, DALYs)
5. Report changes
- List new/modified/deleted variables
- Show updated parameter counts
- Flag any warnings from generation script
Expected Outcome
After running this skill:
- parameters.py compiles without errors
- _variables.yml is up-to-date
- All variable references in QMD files are valid
- Parameter summary shows correct values
