The ''rpmlint'' tool tests spec files, source RPMs, and binary RPMs to verify that they were created in compliance with the Fedora packaging guidelines.

* Test the spec file: <code>rpmlint ~/rpmbuild/SPECS/''packagename''*</code>

Notice that the checks performed vary based on the input file. For example, some errors in the spec file (such as the summary ending in a period ".") could be determined from the spec file, but only show up when the SRPM/RPM is checked. Each run will report the number of errors and warnings; errors are serious problems which should not be ignored, while warnings may be ignored depending on the context.