diff --git a/dpmdk/include/CommonModuleAPI.hpp b/dpmdk/include/CommonModuleAPI.hpp
index e4a3cc5..a6ce942 100644
--- a/dpmdk/include/CommonModuleAPI.hpp
+++ b/dpmdk/include/CommonModuleAPI.hpp
@@ -31,6 +31,8 @@
 
 #include <iostream>
 #include <string>
+#include <sys/stat.h>
+#include <dlfcn.h>
 
 /**
  * @brief Fatal log level constant
@@ -161,6 +163,59 @@ extern "C" {
      * @return The module path
      */
     const char* dpm_get_module_path(void);
+
+    /**
+     * @brief Checks if a module exists
+     *
+     * Verifies if a module exists at the configured module path.
+     *
+     * @param module_name Name of the module to check
+     * @return true if the module exists, false otherwise
+     */
+    bool dpm_module_exists(const char* module_name);
+
+    /**
+     * @brief Loads a DPM module
+     *
+     * Attempts to load a module from the configured module path.
+     *
+     * @param module_name Name of the module to load
+     * @param module_handle Pointer to store the loaded module handle
+     * @return 0 on success, non-zero on failure
+     */
+    int dpm_load_module(const char* module_name, void** module_handle);
+
+    /**
+     * @brief Checks if a symbol exists in a module
+     *
+     * Verifies if a specific symbol exists in a loaded module.
+     *
+     * @param module_handle Handle to a loaded module
+     * @param symbol_name Name of the symbol to check
+     * @return true if the symbol exists, false otherwise
+     */
+    bool dpm_symbol_exists(void* module_handle, const char* symbol_name);
+
+    /**
+     * @brief Executes a symbol in a module
+     *
+     * Attempts to execute a function in a loaded module.
+     *
+     * @param module_handle Handle to a loaded module
+     * @param symbol_name Name of the symbol to execute
+     * @param args Arguments to pass to the function
+     * @return 0 on success, non-zero on failure
+     */
+    int dpm_execute_symbol(void* module_handle, const char* symbol_name, void* args);
+
+    /**
+     * @brief Unloads a module
+     *
+     * Frees resources used by a loaded module.
+     *
+     * @param module_handle Handle to a loaded module
+     */
+    void dpm_unload_module(void* module_handle);
 }
 
 /**
diff --git a/dpmdk/include/StandaloneModuleImpl.hpp b/dpmdk/include/StandaloneModuleImpl.hpp
index 27daffe..fec7a10 100644
--- a/dpmdk/include/StandaloneModuleImpl.hpp
+++ b/dpmdk/include/StandaloneModuleImpl.hpp
@@ -33,6 +33,8 @@
 #include <iostream>
 #include <string>
 #include <cstdlib>
+#include <sys/stat.h>
+#include <dlfcn.h>
 
 // All implementations must be inline to prevent multiple definition errors when included in multiple files
 /**
@@ -93,10 +95,102 @@ inline void dpm_set_logging_level(int level) {
  */
 inline const char* dpm_get_module_path(void) {
     // Get from environment variable or use default
-    const char* env_path = getenv("DPM_MODULE_PATH");
+    const char* env_path = dpm_get_config("modules", "modules_path");
     return env_path ? env_path : "/usr/lib/dpm/modules/";
 }
 
+/**
+ * @brief Standalone implementation of dpm_module_exists
+ */
+inline bool dpm_module_exists(const char* module_name) {
+    if (!module_name) return false;
+
+    // Get the module path
+    const char* module_path = dpm_get_module_path();
+    if (!module_path) return false;
+
+    // Build path to the module
+    std::string module_file = std::string(module_path) + "/" + module_name + ".so";
+
+    // Check if file exists
+    struct stat buffer;
+    return (stat(module_file.c_str(), &buffer) == 0);
+}
+
+/**
+ * @brief Standalone implementation of dpm_load_module
+ */
+inline int dpm_load_module(const char* module_name, void** module_handle) {
+    if (!module_name || !module_handle) return 1;
+
+    // Get the module path
+    const char* module_path = dpm_get_module_path();
+    if (!module_path) return 1;
+
+    // Build path to the module
+    std::string module_file = std::string(module_path) + "/" + module_name + ".so";
+
+    // Check if the file exists
+    if (!dpm_module_exists(module_name)) return 1;
+
+    // Load the module
+    *module_handle = dlopen(module_file.c_str(), RTLD_LAZY);
+    if (!*module_handle) return 1;
+
+    return 0;
+}
+
+/**
+ * @brief Standalone implementation of dpm_symbol_exists
+ */
+inline bool dpm_symbol_exists(void* module_handle, const char* symbol_name) {
+    if (!module_handle || !symbol_name) return false;
+
+    // Clear any error
+    dlerror();
+
+    // Look up the symbol
+    void* symbol = dlsym(module_handle, symbol_name);
+
+    // Check for errors
+    const char* error = dlerror();
+    if (error) return false;
+
+    return (symbol != NULL);
+}
+
+/**
+ * @brief Standalone implementation of dpm_execute_symbol
+ */
+inline int dpm_execute_symbol(void* module_handle, const char* symbol_name, void* args) {
+    if (!module_handle || !symbol_name) return 1;
+
+    // Clear any error
+    dlerror();
+
+    // Look up the symbol
+    void* symbol = dlsym(module_handle, symbol_name);
+
+    // Check for errors
+    const char* error = dlerror();
+    if (error || !symbol) return 1;
+
+    // Cast to function pointer and call
+    typedef int (*FunctionPtr)(void*);
+    FunctionPtr func = (FunctionPtr)symbol;
+
+    return func(args);
+}
+
+/**
+ * @brief Standalone implementation of dpm_unload_module
+ */
+inline void dpm_unload_module(void* module_handle) {
+    if (module_handle) {
+        dlclose(module_handle);
+    }
+}
+
 /**
  * @brief Standalone module main function
  *
diff --git a/dpmdk/src/CommonModuleAPI.cpp b/dpmdk/src/CommonModuleAPI.cpp
index f6b5418..c22724a 100644
--- a/dpmdk/src/CommonModuleAPI.cpp
+++ b/dpmdk/src/CommonModuleAPI.cpp
@@ -1,11 +1,9 @@
 /**
 * @file CommonModuleAPI.cpp
- * @brief Implementation stub for DPM module interface
+ * @brief Implementation for DPMDK functions
  *
- * This file serves primarily as a documentation reference for the module
- * interface. The actual implementations of dpm_get_config and dpm_log are
- * provided by the DPM core, while dpm_module_execute, dpm_module_get_version,
- * and dpm_get_description must be implemented by each module.
+ * Implements the module utility functions provided by the DPMDK library
+ * for module interoperability and loading.
  *
  * @copyright Copyright (c) 2025 SILO GROUP LLC
  * @author Chris Punches <chris.punches@silogroup.org>
@@ -28,5 +26,86 @@
  * For bug reports or contributions, please contact the dhlp-contributors
  * mailing list at: https://lists.darkhorselinux.org/mailman/listinfo/dhlp-contributors
  */
-
 #include "CommonModuleAPI.hpp"
+
+// Only define these functions when not in standalone mode
+#ifndef BUILD_STANDALONE
+
+extern "C" bool dpm_module_exists(const char* module_name) {
+    if (!module_name) return false;
+
+    // Get the module path
+    const char* module_path = dpm_get_module_path();
+    if (!module_path) return false;
+
+    // Build path to the module
+    std::string module_file = std::string(module_path) + "/" + module_name + ".so";
+
+    // Check if file exists
+    struct stat buffer;
+    return (stat(module_file.c_str(), &buffer) == 0);
+}
+
+extern "C" int dpm_load_module(const char* module_name, void** module_handle) {
+    if (!module_name || !module_handle) return 1;
+
+    // Get the module path
+    const char* module_path = dpm_get_module_path();
+    if (!module_path) return 1;
+
+    // Build path to the module
+    std::string module_file = std::string(module_path) + "/" + module_name + ".so";
+
+    // Check if the file exists
+    if (!dpm_module_exists(module_name)) return 1;
+
+    // Load the module
+    *module_handle = dlopen(module_file.c_str(), RTLD_LAZY);
+    if (!*module_handle) return 1;
+
+    return 0;
+}
+
+extern "C" bool dpm_symbol_exists(void* module_handle, const char* symbol_name) {
+    if (!module_handle || !symbol_name) return false;
+
+    // Clear any error
+    dlerror();
+
+    // Look up the symbol
+    void* symbol = dlsym(module_handle, symbol_name);
+
+    // Check for errors
+    const char* error = dlerror();
+    if (error) return false;
+
+    return (symbol != NULL);
+}
+
+extern "C" int dpm_execute_symbol(void* module_handle, const char* symbol_name, void* args) {
+    if (!module_handle || !symbol_name) return 1;
+
+    // Clear any error
+    dlerror();
+
+    // Look up the symbol
+    void* symbol = dlsym(module_handle, symbol_name);
+
+    // Check for errors
+    const char* error = dlerror();
+    if (error || !symbol) return 1;
+
+    // Cast to function pointer and call
+    typedef int (*FunctionPtr)(void*);
+    FunctionPtr func = (FunctionPtr)symbol;
+
+    return func(args);
+}
+
+extern "C" void dpm_unload_module(void* module_handle) {
+    if (module_handle) {
+        dlclose(module_handle);
+    }
+}
+
+#endif // BUILD_STANDALONE
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/modules/verify/CMakeLists.txt b/modules/verify/CMakeLists.txt
index 91a97c5..4ae13f9 100644
--- a/modules/verify/CMakeLists.txt
+++ b/modules/verify/CMakeLists.txt
@@ -10,10 +10,11 @@ else()
     set(DPM_ROOT_DIR "${CMAKE_SOURCE_DIR}")
 endif()
 
-# Create shared library
+# Create shared library - add CommonModuleAPI.cpp to the sources
 add_library(verify MODULE
         verify.cpp
         src/verify_commands.cpp
+        ${DPM_ROOT_DIR}/dpmdk/src/CommonModuleAPI.cpp  # Add this line
 )
 
 # Set output properties
@@ -27,12 +28,17 @@ set_target_properties(
 target_include_directories(verify PRIVATE
         ${CMAKE_CURRENT_SOURCE_DIR}/include
         ${DPM_ROOT_DIR}
+        ${DPM_ROOT_DIR}/dpmdk/include  # Add this line
 )
 
+# Link with required libraries
+target_link_libraries(verify dl)
+
 # Standalone version - used for debugging
 add_executable(verify_standalone
         verify.cpp
         src/verify_commands.cpp
+        ${DPM_ROOT_DIR}/dpmdk/src/CommonModuleAPI.cpp  # Add this line
 )
 
 # Define the BUILD_STANDALONE macro for the standalone build
@@ -42,8 +48,12 @@ target_compile_definitions(verify_standalone PRIVATE BUILD_STANDALONE)
 target_include_directories(verify_standalone PRIVATE
         ${CMAKE_CURRENT_SOURCE_DIR}/include
         ${DPM_ROOT_DIR}
+        ${DPM_ROOT_DIR}/dpmdk/include  # Add this line
 )
 
+# Link with required libraries for standalone too
+target_link_libraries(verify_standalone dl)
+
 # Set the output name for the standalone executable
 set_target_properties(
         verify_standalone PROPERTIES
diff --git a/modules/verify/include/verify_commands.hpp b/modules/verify/include/verify_commands.hpp
index 935c81f..56129b8 100644
--- a/modules/verify/include/verify_commands.hpp
+++ b/modules/verify/include/verify_commands.hpp
@@ -42,6 +42,17 @@ enum Command {
  */
 int cmd_checksum(int argc, char** argv);
 
+/**
+ * @brief Handler for the checksum help command
+ *
+ * Displays help information for the checksum command.
+ *
+ * @param argc Number of arguments
+ * @param argv Array of arguments
+ * @return 0 on success
+ */
+int cmd_checksum_help(int argc, char** argv);
+
 /**
  * @brief Handler for the signature command
  *
@@ -53,6 +64,17 @@ int cmd_checksum(int argc, char** argv);
  */
 int cmd_signature(int argc, char** argv);
 
+/**
+ * @brief Handler for the signature help command
+ *
+ * Displays help information for the signature command.
+ *
+ * @param argc Number of arguments
+ * @param argv Array of arguments
+ * @return 0 on success
+ */
+int cmd_signature_help(int argc, char** argv);
+
 /**
  * @brief Handler for the help command
  *
@@ -64,6 +86,29 @@ int cmd_signature(int argc, char** argv);
  */
 int cmd_help(int argc, char** argv);
 
+/**
+ * @brief Handler for the check command
+ *
+ * Checks if the build module can be loaded. This validates that the integration
+ * between the verify module and build module is working correctly.
+ *
+ * @param argc Number of arguments
+ * @param argv Array of arguments
+ * @return 0 on success, non-zero on failure
+ */
+int cmd_check(int argc, char** argv);
+
+/**
+ * @brief Handler for the check help command
+ *
+ * Displays help information for the check command.
+ *
+ * @param argc Number of arguments
+ * @param argv Array of arguments
+ * @return 0 on success
+ */
+int cmd_check_help(int argc, char** argv);
+
 /**
  * @brief Handler for unknown commands
  *
@@ -88,13 +133,11 @@ int cmd_unknown(const char* command, int argc, char** argv);
 Command parse_command(const char* cmd_str);
 
 /**
- * @brief Handler for the check command
+ * @brief Helper function to check and load the build module
  *
- * Checks if the build module can be loaded. This validates that the integration
- * between the verify module and build module is working correctly.
+ * Checks if the build module exists and can be loaded.
  *
- * @param argc Number of arguments
- * @param argv Array of arguments
+ * @param module_handle Reference to a void pointer that will hold the module handle
  * @return 0 on success, non-zero on failure
  */
-int cmd_check(int argc, char** argv);
\ No newline at end of file
+int check_and_load_build_module(void*& module_handle);
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/modules/verify/src/verify_commands.cpp b/modules/verify/src/verify_commands.cpp
index d380f0b..ebefb0f 100644
--- a/modules/verify/src/verify_commands.cpp
+++ b/modules/verify/src/verify_commands.cpp
@@ -13,35 +13,36 @@
 #include "verify_commands.hpp"
 
 int check_and_load_build_module(void*& module_handle) {
-    // Get the module path using the new direct accessor
-    const char* module_path = dpm_get_module_path();
-    if (!module_path || strlen(module_path) == 0) {
-        dpm_log(LOG_ERROR, "Module path not available");
+    // Check if build module exists
+    if (!dpm_module_exists("build")) {
+        dpm_log(LOG_ERROR, "Build module not found");
         return 1;
     }
 
-    // Create a proper path object
-    std::filesystem::path modules_dir(module_path);
-
-    // Build path to the build module
-    std::filesystem::path build_module_path = modules_dir / "build.so";
-
-    // Check if the file exists
-    if (!std::filesystem::exists(build_module_path)) {
-        dpm_log(LOG_ERROR, ("Build module not found at: " + build_module_path.string()).c_str());
-        return 1;
+    // Load the build module
+    int result = dpm_load_module("build", &module_handle);
+    if (result != 0) {
+        dpm_log(LOG_ERROR, "Failed to load build module");
+        return result;
     }
 
-    // Load the module
-    module_handle = dlopen(build_module_path.c_str(), RTLD_LAZY);
-    if (!module_handle) {
-        dpm_log(LOG_ERROR, ("Failed to load build module: " + std::string(dlerror())).c_str());
-        return 1;
-    }
-
-    // Clear any error
-    dlerror();
+    return 0;
+}
 
+int cmd_checksum_help(int argc, char** argv) {
+    dpm_con(LOG_INFO, "Usage: dpm verify checksum [options]");
+    dpm_con(LOG_INFO, "");
+    dpm_con(LOG_INFO, "Verifies the checksums of uninstalled packages.");
+    dpm_con(LOG_INFO, "");
+    dpm_con(LOG_INFO, "Options:");
+    dpm_con(LOG_INFO, "  -a, --all              Verify all uninstalled packages");
+    dpm_con(LOG_INFO, "  -p, --package NAME     Verify a specific package");
+    dpm_con(LOG_INFO, "  -v, --verbose          Enable verbose output");
+    dpm_con(LOG_INFO, "  -h, --help             Display this help message");
+    dpm_con(LOG_INFO, "");
+    dpm_con(LOG_INFO, "Examples:");
+    dpm_con(LOG_INFO, "  dpm verify checksum --all");
+    dpm_con(LOG_INFO, "  dpm verify checksum --package=mypackage");
     return 0;
 }
 
@@ -72,20 +73,7 @@ int cmd_checksum(int argc, char** argv) {
 
     // If help was requested, show it and return
     if (show_help) {
-        dpm_con(LOG_INFO, "Usage: dpm verify checksum [options]");
-        dpm_con(LOG_INFO, "");
-        dpm_con(LOG_INFO, "Verifies the checksums of installed packages.");
-        dpm_con(LOG_INFO, "");
-        dpm_con(LOG_INFO, "Options:");
-        dpm_con(LOG_INFO, "  -a, --all              Verify all installed packages");
-        dpm_con(LOG_INFO, "  -p, --package NAME     Verify a specific package");
-        dpm_con(LOG_INFO, "  -v, --verbose          Enable verbose output");
-        dpm_con(LOG_INFO, "  -h, --help             Display this help message");
-        dpm_con(LOG_INFO, "");
-        dpm_con(LOG_INFO, "Examples:");
-        dpm_con(LOG_INFO, "  dpm verify checksum --all");
-        dpm_con(LOG_INFO, "  dpm verify checksum --package=mypackage");
-        return 0;
+        return cmd_checksum_help(argc, argv);
     }
 
     // Set verbose logging if requested
@@ -117,6 +105,23 @@ int cmd_checksum(int argc, char** argv) {
     return 0;
 }
 
+int cmd_signature_help(int argc, char** argv) {
+    dpm_con(LOG_INFO, "Usage: dpm verify signature [options]");
+    dpm_con(LOG_INFO, "");
+    dpm_con(LOG_INFO, "Verifies the signatures of installed packages.");
+    dpm_con(LOG_INFO, "");
+    dpm_con(LOG_INFO, "Options:");
+    dpm_con(LOG_INFO, "  -a, --all              Verify all installed packages");
+    dpm_con(LOG_INFO, "  -p, --package NAME     Verify a specific package");
+    dpm_con(LOG_INFO, "  -v, --verbose          Enable verbose output");
+    dpm_con(LOG_INFO, "  -h, --help             Display this help message");
+    dpm_con(LOG_INFO, "");
+    dpm_con(LOG_INFO, "Examples:");
+    dpm_con(LOG_INFO, "  dpm verify signature --all");
+    dpm_con(LOG_INFO, "  dpm verify signature --package=mypackage");
+    return 0;
+}
+
 int cmd_signature(int argc, char** argv) {
     // Parse command line arguments
     bool all_packages = false;
@@ -144,20 +149,7 @@ int cmd_signature(int argc, char** argv) {
 
     // If help was requested, show it and return
     if (show_help) {
-        dpm_con(LOG_INFO, "Usage: dpm verify signature [options]");
-        dpm_con(LOG_INFO, "");
-        dpm_con(LOG_INFO, "Verifies the signatures of installed packages.");
-        dpm_con(LOG_INFO, "");
-        dpm_con(LOG_INFO, "Options:");
-        dpm_con(LOG_INFO, "  -a, --all              Verify all installed packages");
-        dpm_con(LOG_INFO, "  -p, --package NAME     Verify a specific package");
-        dpm_con(LOG_INFO, "  -v, --verbose          Enable verbose output");
-        dpm_con(LOG_INFO, "  -h, --help             Display this help message");
-        dpm_con(LOG_INFO, "");
-        dpm_con(LOG_INFO, "Examples:");
-        dpm_con(LOG_INFO, "  dpm verify signature --all");
-        dpm_con(LOG_INFO, "  dpm verify signature --package=mypackage");
-        return 0;
+        return cmd_signature_help(argc, argv);
     }
 
     // Set verbose logging if requested
@@ -189,6 +181,17 @@ int cmd_signature(int argc, char** argv) {
     return 0;
 }
 
+int cmd_check_help(int argc, char** argv) {
+    dpm_con(LOG_INFO, "Usage: dpm verify check [options]");
+    dpm_con(LOG_INFO, "");
+    dpm_con(LOG_INFO, "Checks build module integration.");
+    dpm_con(LOG_INFO, "");
+    dpm_con(LOG_INFO, "Options:");
+    dpm_con(LOG_INFO, "  -v, --verbose          Enable verbose output");
+    dpm_con(LOG_INFO, "  -h, --help             Display this help message");
+    return 0;
+}
+
 int cmd_help(int argc, char** argv) {
     dpm_con(LOG_INFO, "DPM Verify Module - Verifies the integrity and signatures of installed packages.");
     dpm_con(LOG_INFO, "");
@@ -236,6 +239,31 @@ Command parse_command(const char* cmd_str) {
 }
 
 int cmd_check(int argc, char** argv) {
+    // Parse command line arguments
+    bool verbose = false;
+    bool show_help = false;
+
+    // Process command-line arguments
+    for (int i = 1; i < argc; i++) {
+        std::string arg = argv[i];
+
+        if (arg == "-v" || arg == "--verbose") {
+            verbose = true;
+        } else if (arg == "-h" || arg == "--help" || arg == "help") {
+            show_help = true;
+        }
+    }
+
+    // If help was requested, show it and return
+    if (show_help) {
+        return cmd_check_help(argc, argv);
+    }
+
+    // Set verbose logging if requested
+    if (verbose) {
+        dpm_set_logging_level(LOG_DEBUG);
+    }
+
     dpm_log(LOG_INFO, "Checking build module integration...");
 
     void* module_handle = nullptr;
@@ -248,9 +276,18 @@ int cmd_check(int argc, char** argv) {
 
     dpm_log(LOG_INFO, "Successfully loaded build module.");
 
+    // Check if the dpm_module_execute symbol exists
+    if (!dpm_symbol_exists(module_handle, "dpm_module_execute")) {
+        dpm_log(LOG_ERROR, "Symbol 'dpm_module_execute' not found in build module.");
+        dpm_unload_module(module_handle);
+        return 1;
+    }
+
+    dpm_log(LOG_INFO, "Symbol 'dpm_module_execute' found in build module.");
+
     // Clean up
     if (module_handle) {
-        dlclose(module_handle);
+        dpm_unload_module(module_handle);
     }
 
     return 0;