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critic

Dispatch persona-specific reviewer agents to critique manuscript chapters or ranges.

Updated May 9, 2026

Search Tags:#writing feedback #manuscript critique #editorial planning #persona review #revision workflow #character and dialogue #lore plausibility

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npx skills add https://github.com/PetitChu/holocron --skill critic-petitchu

💬 Prompt for ChatGPT / Claude Chat▼

Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: critic
Source: https://github.com/PetitChu/holocron/tree/main/skills/critic
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/PetitChu/holocron --skill critic-petitchu

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

The critic skill helps you stress-test a chapter or manuscript against a specific, opinionated reviewer persona so you can identify weaknesses aligned to a particular writing concern.

Core Features & Use Cases

Persona-specific manuscript review: Spawn one named critic (or multiple) to read your selected scope with distinct “pet peeves” and critical concerns.
Flexible scope selection: Review a single chapter, a range of chapters, a specific file path, or the entire manuscript.
Action-oriented feedback flow: Produce verbatim persona reviews and then prompt for conversion into actionable edits.

Quick Start

Use the critic skill to get a Zahn-focused tactical realism review of the full manuscript.

Frequently Asked Questions about critic

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I get a persona-specific manuscript critique for my draft?▼

You can obtain targeted persona reviews by summoning a specified reviewer agent over a chosen chapter, range, file path, or the entire manuscript. The critique applies specific pet peeves and critical concerns aligned to your selected writing focus.

Can I request feedback from specific authors like Zahn or Traviss on my writing?▼

Yes, you can request feedback from specific personas like Karpyshyn, Zahn, Traviss, Stover, Lucas, James Wood, or an in-universe beta reader. The system requires persona validation and dispatches these as distinct tasks to generate verbatim reviews.

How do I manage revision workflows after receiving editorial feedback on my draft?▼

After receiving editorial feedback, the process prompts for conversion of verbatim persona reviews into actionable edits. This creates an action-oriented feedback flow that directly integrates with your writing and revision workflows.

What is the best way to review lore plausibility and character dialogue in my manuscript?▼

The best way to review lore plausibility and character dialogue is to stress-test your manuscript against a specific, opinionated reviewer persona. This identifies weaknesses aligned to those particular writing concerns.

Does the manuscript critique process support reviewing a specific file path instead of the entire draft?▼

Yes, the manuscript critique process supports flexible scope selection. You can review a single chapter, a range of chapters, a specific file path, or the entire manuscript by resolving scope to load the minimum relevant context.

When should I use an in-universe beta reader for editorial planning instead of a standard reviewer?▼

Use an in-universe beta reader for editorial planning when you need feedback grounded in the internal logic and lore of your fictional universe. This validates lore plausibility and character dialogue consistency.