critique-skill

Critique writing and code with template-driven outputs and automatic lens detection.

3|1|Updated Mar 4, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/omaclaren/agent-skills-public --skill critique-skill
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: critique-skill
Source: https://github.com/omaclaren/agent-skills-public/tree/main/skills/critique-skill
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/omaclaren/agent-skills-public --skill critique-skill

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Provide consistent, reproducible, and actionable critiques of writing or source code so reviewers and authors can identify quality issues without accidental edits or unclear feedback.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Lens detection: Automatically selects a writing or code critique lens based on file extension, with explicit flags to force a lens.
  • Template-driven outputs: Produces strict, copy-pasteable critique formats for Writing or Code, including Assessment, ordered Critiques, and an inline Document or Code section.
  • Safety and workflow rules: Reads a specified file or the assistant's immediately preceding response, never modifies source files, and handles large files by producing annotated copies.
  • Use Case: Run a file-based code review during a pull request or ask for a focused editorial critique of a draft reply to ensure high-quality, actionable feedback.

Quick Start

Invoke the skill with /critique-skill <path> to critique a file or omit the path to critique the assistant's previous response and receive a structured assessment.

Frequently Asked Questions about critique-skill

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I get structured code review feedback for a pull request?

Structured code review feedback is generated by invoking the skill with a file path, which automatically detects the code lens by extension and produces a strict, copy-pasteable assessment template with ordered critiques.

Can I critique the assistant's immediately preceding response without specifying a file?

Yes, you can critique the assistant's previous response by omitting the file path argument, which triggers a focused editorial critique of the immediately preceding output using a structured assessment format.

Does the critique process modify my original source files during review?

No, the critique process enforces strict no-edit rules and never modifies original source files; it reads the specified file or previous response and handles large files by producing annotated copies instead.

What is the best way to enforce consistent editorial feedback on draft documentation?

The best way to enforce consistent editorial feedback is using template-driven outputs, which provide a strict writing critique format including Assessment, ordered Critiques, and an inline Document section for actionable review.

How does automatic lens detection work for writing and code critiques?

Automatic lens detection works by evaluating the file extension to select either a writing or code critique lens, though explicit flags can be used to force a specific lens regardless of the file type.

Can I receive summary-only critique outputs instead of inline annotations?

Yes, you can receive summary-only critique outputs by configuring the optional output settings, which omits the inline document or code section and provides only the assessment and ordered critiques.