# every-style-editor

This skill audits articles, newsletters, and blog posts against Every's writing standards. It reviews copy line by line to catch grammar issues and formatting slips.

- skill · `type=skill` · Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Gemini CLI, OpenCode · ★ 132
- Author: robertguss
- License: MIT · policy=mirror · the beginning of the file is at the end of this page
- Source: https://github.com/robertguss/claude-code-toolkit/tree/HEAD/plugins/compound-writing/skills/every-style-editor/SKILL.md
- Updated: 2026-09-16
- HTML: https://affpapa.org/en/nevibecode/skills/every-style-editor

## What it does

The skill edits copy in four stages. It reviews the document context, scans each sentence, audits mechanical consistency, and compiles an itemized issue report. Every flagged problem includes the paragraph number, original excerpt, corrected phrasing, and the corresponding rule reference.

Checks target headline casing, active voice, and number formatting, spelling out one through nine while using numerals for 10 and above. Punctuation rules enforce Oxford commas and closed em dashes. For text styling, bold emphasis is prohibited in favor of italics alone. Links must span two to four words and avoid generic phrases like "click here".

Full evaluation relies on `EVERY_WRITE_STYLE.md`. Without that file, the agent operates only on the baseline rules embedded directly in the skill.

## Install

### Claude Code (native platform)

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add robertguss/claude-code-toolkit --skill every-style-editor -a claude-code
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `~/.claude/skills/every-style-editor/SKILL.md` — Copy the whole skill folder; for one project use .claude/skills/every-style-editor/

### Codex

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add robertguss/claude-code-toolkit --skill every-style-editor -a codex
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.agents/skills/every-style-editor/SKILL.md` — For all projects use ~/.agents/skills/

### Cursor

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add robertguss/claude-code-toolkit --skill every-style-editor -a cursor
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.cursor/skills/every-style-editor/SKILL.md` — Cursor also reads .agents/skills/ and .claude/skills/

### GitHub Copilot

1. **GitHub CLI**
```bash
gh skill install robertguss/claude-code-toolkit every-style-editor
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.github/skills/every-style-editor/SKILL.md`

### Gemini CLI

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add robertguss/claude-code-toolkit --skill every-style-editor -a gemini-cli
```

2. **Platform CLI**
```bash
gemini skills install https://github.com/robertguss/claude-code-toolkit --path plugins/compound-writing/skills/every-style-editor
```

### Windsurf (Devin Desktop)

**Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.devin/skills/every-style-editor/SKILL.md` — The legacy .windsurf/skills/ path still works

### OpenCode

**Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add robertguss/claude-code-toolkit --skill every-style-editor -a opencode
```

### Claude.ai

**Claude.ai**
- Zip the folder and upload it in Settings → Capabilities → Skills

Where a file is given instead of a command, copy the files from the source to that path: https://github.com/robertguss/claude-code-toolkit/tree/HEAD/plugins/compound-writing/skills/every-style-editor/SKILL.md

## When to use it
- audit draft copy against Every editorial standards
- identify grammatical errors and punctuation slipups line by line
- replace passive constructions and filler words
- standardize headline capitalization and link anchor text

## Example prompts
- Review draft.md against the Every style guide and output the findings report.
- Check this newsletter draft for passive voice and overused words.
- Audit the headline capitalization and list formatting in article.md.

## Source text · SKILL.md · MIT

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name: every-style-editor
description: This skill should be used when reviewing or editing copy to ensure adherence to Every's style guide. It provides a systematic line-by-line review process for grammar, punctuation, mechanics, and style guide compliance.
---

# Every Style Editor

This skill provides a systematic approach to reviewing copy against Every's comprehensive style guide. It transforms Claude into a meticulous line editor and proofreader specializing in grammar, mechanics, and style guide compliance.

## When to Use This Skill

Use this skill when:
- Reviewing articles, blog posts, newsletters, or any written content
- Ensuring copy follows Every's specific style conventions
- Providing feedback on grammar, punctuation, and mechanics
- Flagging deviations from the Every style guide
- Preparing clean copy for human editorial review

## Skill Overview

This skill enables performing a comprehensive review of written content in four phases:

1. **Initial Assessment** - Understanding context and document type
2. **Detailed Line Edit** - Checking every sentence for compliance
3. **Mechanical Review** - Verifying formatting and consistency
4. **Recommendations** - Providing actionable improvement suggestions

## How to Use This Skill

### Step 1: Initial Assessment

Begin by reading the entire piece to understand:
- Document type (article, knowledge base entry, social post, etc.)
- Target audience
- Overall tone and voice
- Content context

### Step 2: Detailed Line Edit

Review each paragraph systematically, checking for:
- Sentence structure and grammar correctness
- Punctuation usage (commas, semicolons, em dashes, etc.)
- Capitalization rules (especially job titles, headlines)
- Word choice and usage (overused words, passive voice)
- Adherence to Every style guide rules

Reference the complete [EVERY_WRITE_STYLE.md](./references/EVERY_WRITE_STYLE.md) for specific rules when in doubt.

### Step 3: Mechanical Review

Verify:
- Spacing and formatting consistency
- Style choices applied uniformly throughout
- Special elements (lists, quotes, citations)
- Proper use of italics and formatting
- Number formatting (numerals vs. spelled out)
- Link formatting and descriptions

### Step 4: Output Results

Present findings using this structure:

```
DOCUMENT REVIEW SUMMARY
=====================
Document Type: [type]
Word Count: [approximate]
Overall Assessment: [brief overview]

ERRORS FOUND: [total number]

DETAILED CORRECTIONS
===================

[For each error found:]

**Location**: [Paragraph #, Sentence #]
**Issue Type**: [Grammar/Punctuation/Mechanics/Style Guide]
**Original**: "[exact text with error]"
**Correction**: "[corrected text]"
**Rule Reference**: [Specific style guide rule violated]
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