> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.olira.ai/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Validation

> Validate JSONL files locally before uploading with olira validate.

## `olira validate`

Validate a `.jsonl` file locally before uploading.

| Flag                 | Description                                                               |
| -------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| `file`               | Path to the `.jsonl` file                                                 |
| `--check-org`        | Cross-check patient IDs against live org patients *(requires login)*      |
| `--skip-order-check` | Skip the check that patients are declared before logs that reference them |

Validation is the first step of a historical backfill; see the
[historical backfill guide](/send-data/historical-backfill) for the full workflow.