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require-digitalocean-app-spec-name

Require top-level name in DigitalOcean App Platform specs.

Targeted pattern scope​

  • Root-level name: in .do/app.yaml or .do/app.yml.

What this rule reports​

This rule reports app specs that omit explicit app identity.

Why this rule exists​

Top-level app naming improves reviewability and avoids ambiguous app-spec ownership in multi-app repositories.

❌ Incorrect​

region: nyc
services:
  - name: web

✅ Correct​

name: demo-app
region: nyc
services:
  - name: web

When not to use it​

Disable this rule if app identity is intentionally injected by external tooling and omitted from the checked-in spec.

Rule catalog ID: R094

Further reading​