bmad-editorial-review-prose

Review prose and output a three-column table of edits.

Updated Sep 27, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Cbanzaime23/Booking-System --skill bmad-editorial-review-prose-cbanzaime23
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: bmad-editorial-review-prose
Source: https://github.com/Cbanzaime23/Booking-System/tree/main/.agent/skills/bmad-editorial-review-prose
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Cbanzaime23/Booking-System --skill bmad-editorial-review-prose-cbanzaime23

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill acts as a clinical copy-editor that reviews user-provided text for communication issues that hinder understanding and outputs precise fixes in a three-column table.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Three-column fixes table showing Original Text, Revised Text, and Changes
  • Non-destructive edits that preserve author voice while improving clarity
  • Frontmatter-aware: skips code blocks and metadata to avoid altering structure
  • Step-driven process ensuring consistent, auditable edits
  • Works with markdown, plain text, or other text-heavy inputs to improve readability

Quick Start

Provide the content to review and, optionally, a style guide or reader type, and run the editorial review to generate the three-column fixes

Frequently Asked Questions about bmad-editorial-review-prose

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I copy-edit markdown prose without altering the original author voice?

To copy-edit markdown while preserving author voice, apply non-destructive edits that fix clarity issues with minimal intervention. This generates a three-column table showing original text, revised text, and specific changes made.

What is the best way to improve text readability and clarity for plain text documents?

Improving text readability for plain text documents involves running an editorial review that identifies communication issues hindering understanding. The process outputs precise fixes in a table, ensuring clear and precise writing.

Can I review text-heavy markdown files without modifying code blocks or frontmatter metadata?

Yes, reviewing text-heavy markdown files safely skips code blocks and metadata frontmatter. This frontmatter-aware approach avoids altering document structure while applying prose clarity improvements.

Does the editorial review process rewrite my content or just suggest fixes?

The editorial review process does not rewrite content destructively. It applies minimal intervention to preserve your voice, outputting a comparison table of original text, revised text, and changes for auditable edits.

How do I generate an auditable list of prose changes for a style guide review?

To generate an auditable list of prose changes, provide your content and optionally a style guide to the review process. It outputs a deterministic three-column table tracking original text, revised text, and exact changes.