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+# luarocks lint
+
+Check syntax of a rockspec.
+
+## Usage
+
+`luarocks lint <rockspec>`
+
+Checks syntax and format of a local rockspec.
+
+## Example
+
+```
+luarocks lint my-rock-0.1.0-1.rockspec
+```