carpenter

Constructs structured prose from approved blueprints for documents and reports.

30|4|Updated Feb 26, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Jeffallan/writing-with-agents --skill carpenter
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: carpenter
Source: https://github.com/Jeffallan/writing-with-agents/tree/main/skills/carpenter
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Jeffallan/writing-with-agents --skill carpenter

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps users construct clear, well-structured prose by following a detailed blueprint, ensuring each section contributes to the overall argument and follows a logical progression.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Blueprint-based Construction: Follows an approved blueprint to build prose section by section.
  • Sentence-Level Craft: Focuses on clear, concise, and effective sentence construction.
  • Quality Checklist: Provides a comprehensive checklist to ensure the draft meets quality standards.
  • Preservation + Edit Pair: Delivers both a preservation copy and an edit copy for review and refinement.
  • Routing to Next Phase: Determines whether the draft needs to return to the Architect or proceed to the Judge phase.

Quick Start

Use the carpenter skill to build prose from the approved blueprint 'outline.md'.

Frequently Asked Questions about carpenter

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

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How do I build structured prose from an approved outline for technical documentation?

To build structured prose from an approved outline, this Skill constructs content section by section using a predefined blueprint. It ensures logical progression and applies a quality checklist to verify that each section contributes effectively to the overall argument.

What is the best way to draft long-form articles section by section without losing logical flow?

Drafting long-form articles section by section requires blueprint-based construction to maintain logical flow. This process uses a predefined structure to build prose incrementally, checking sentence-level craft and overall argument contribution against a comprehensive quality checklist.

Can I use a predefined blueprint to construct academic papers and ensure logical progression?

Yes, you can use a predefined blueprint to construct academic papers. The Skill follows the approved structure to build prose methodically, ensuring each section maintains logical progression and directly contributes to the overarching argument before passing quality checks.

How do I apply a quality checklist to verify that draft sections contribute to the overall argument?

To apply a quality checklist to draft sections, the Skill evaluates the constructed prose against predefined standards. It verifies sentence-level clarity, structural adherence, and whether each section effectively contributes to the overall argument before outputting preservation and edit copies.

Does blueprint-based writing provide both a preservation copy and an edit copy for review?

Yes, blueprint-based writing provides both a preservation copy and an edit copy for review and refinement. After constructing the structured prose and completing the quality checklist, the workflow outputs these paired copies to streamline subsequent editing and routing decisions.