british-english

Enforce British English spelling, grammar, and conventions in written content.

1|Updated Mar 5, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/baphled/dotopencode --skill british-english
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: british-english
Source: https://github.com/baphled/dotopencode/tree/main/skills/british-english
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/baphled/dotopencode --skill british-english

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill ensures all written content adheres to British English spelling, grammar, and conventions, maintaining a consistent and professional tone.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Spelling Enforcement: Corrects common American-to-British spelling differences (e.g., color/colour, organize/organise).
  • Grammar & Punctuation: Applies British grammatical rules, including treatment of collective nouns and punctuation with quotations.
  • Date Formatting: Standardizes date formats to DD Month YYYY.
  • Use Case: When writing project documentation or commit messages, this skill will automatically flag and correct any deviations from British English standards.

Quick Start

Use the british-english skill to review and correct the spelling and grammar in the provided document draft.

Frequently Asked Questions about british-english

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I enforce British English spelling and grammar in project documentation?

To enforce British English spelling and grammar in documentation, you need a tool that automatically flags American spellings and corrects them to UK standards, such as changing 'color' to 'colour' and 'organize' to 'organise'. This ensures consistent spelling across all written project content.

What is the correct date format for British English writing standards?

The correct British English date format is DD Month YYYY. Enforcing UK writing standards standardizes all dates in your documentation and commit messages to this specific format, preventing inconsistent regional date formatting across your project.

Does British English grammar affect collective noun usage and punctuation?

British English grammar treats collective nouns differently and applies specific punctuation rules for quotations. Enforcing UK standards ensures your writing follows British publication conventions for collective verb agreement and comma usage.

Can I use a British English writing style checker for commit messages?

Yes, you can use a British English writing style checker for commit messages. It automatically reviews and corrects spelling, grammar, and convention deviations in commit messages, maintaining a professional and consistent tone in version control.

What is the best way to standardize documentation to UK publication conventions?

The best way to standardize documentation to UK publication conventions is to apply a British English enforcement tool. It automatically adheres to UK standards for spelling, date formatting, punctuation, and the use of -ise suffixes across your content.