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claude-engineering-plugin/plugins/compounding-engineering/skills/every-style-editor/SKILL.md
Kieran Klaassen 8cc99ab483 feat(plugin): reorganize compounding-engineering v2.0.0
Major restructure of the compounding-engineering plugin:

## Agents (24 total, now categorized)
- review/ (10): architecture-strategist, code-simplicity-reviewer,
  data-integrity-guardian, dhh-rails-reviewer, kieran-rails-reviewer,
  kieran-python-reviewer, kieran-typescript-reviewer,
  pattern-recognition-specialist, performance-oracle, security-sentinel
- research/ (4): best-practices-researcher, framework-docs-researcher,
  git-history-analyzer, repo-research-analyst
- design/ (3): design-implementation-reviewer, design-iterator,
  figma-design-sync
- workflow/ (6): bug-reproduction-validator, every-style-editor,
  feedback-codifier, lint, pr-comment-resolver, spec-flow-analyzer
- docs/ (1): ankane-readme-writer

## Commands (15 total)
- Moved workflow commands to commands/workflows/ subdirectory
- Added: changelog, create-agent-skill, heal-skill, plan_review,
  prime, reproduce-bug, resolve_parallel, resolve_pr_parallel

## Skills (11 total)
- Added: andrew-kane-gem-writer, codify-docs, create-agent-skills,
  dhh-ruby-style, dspy-ruby, every-style-editor, file-todos,
  frontend-design, git-worktree, skill-creator
- Kept: gemini-imagegen

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every-style-editor 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 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]
**Explanation**: [Brief explanation of why this is an error]

---

RECURRING ISSUES
===============
[List patterns of errors that appear multiple times]

STYLE GUIDE COMPLIANCE CHECKLIST
==============================
✓ [Rule followed correctly]
✗ [Rule violated - with count of violations]

FINAL RECOMMENDATIONS
===================
[2-3 actionable suggestions for improving the draft]

Style Guide Reference

The complete Every style guide is included in references/EVERY_WRITE_STYLE.md. Key areas to focus on:

  • Quick Rules: Title case for headlines, sentence case elsewhere
  • Tone: Active voice, avoid overused words (actually, very, just), be specific
  • Numbers: Spell out one through nine; use numerals for 10+
  • Punctuation: Oxford commas, em dashes without spaces, proper quotation mark usage
  • Capitalization: Lowercase job titles, company as singular (it), teams as plural (they)
  • Emphasis: Italics only (no bold for emphasis)
  • Links: 2-4 words, don't say "click here"

Key Principles

  • Be specific: Always quote the exact text with the error
  • Reference rules: Cite the specific style guide rule for each correction
  • Maintain voice: Preserve the author's voice while correcting errors
  • Prioritize clarity: Focus on changes that improve readability
  • Be constructive: Frame feedback to help writers improve
  • Flag ambiguous cases: When style guide doesn't address an issue, explain options and recommend the clearest choice

Common Areas to Focus On

Based on Every's style guide, pay special attention to:

  • Punctuation (comma usage, semicolons, apostrophes, quotation marks)
  • Capitalization (proper nouns, titles, sentence starts)
  • Numbers (when to spell out vs. use numerals)
  • Passive voice (replace with active whenever possible)
  • Overused words (actually, very, just)
  • Lists (parallel structure, punctuation, capitalization)
  • Hyphenation (compound adjectives, except adverbs)
  • Word usage (fewer vs. less, they vs. them)
  • Company references (singular "it", teams as plural "they")
  • Job title capitalization