devils-advocate

Generate 5-7 targeted challenges to critique document design.

2|Updated Jan 27, 2026

Search Tags:#education #pedagogy #critique #notation #peer-review #document-design #slide-decks

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npx skills add https://github.com/clearsmog/claude-skills --skill devils-advocate-clearsmog

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Skill: devils-advocate
Source: https://github.com/clearsmog/claude-skills/tree/main/devils-advocate
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/clearsmog/claude-skills --skill devils-advocate-clearsmog

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill helps educators and reviewers systematically critique document design by generating 5-7 focused questions to improve structure, flow, and pedagogy.

Core Features & Use Cases

Generate a rubric-style set of 5-7 challenges tailored to slide decks (.tex, .qmd, .typ) and documents.
Provide categorized prompts (ordering, prerequisites, cognitive load) to guide improvements.
Output a structured, publish-ready evaluation that can be used in course feedback or peer reviews.

Quick Start

Provide a target slide deck filename or document title to generate 5-7 critical prompts for improvement.

Frequently Asked Questions about devils-advocate

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I generate critical questions to review slide deck design?▼

To critique slide deck design, provide a target filename or document title to generate 5-7 targeted challenges. These questions evaluate structure, flow, and pedagogy to guide document improvements.

What is document design critique in peer review?▼

Document design critique in peer review is a structured evaluation that generates 5-7 focused questions to improve pedagogy. It helps educators systematically identify issues in ordering, prerequisites, and cognitive load.

Can I use this to evaluate .tex, .qmd, and .typ slide decks?▼

Yes, you can use this to evaluate .tex, .qmd, and .typ slide decks. The skill applies a frontmatter-driven prompt to these specific formats to output a publish-ready structured evaluation for course feedback.

How do I systematically critique document flow and structure?▼

You systematically critique document flow and structure by applying categorized prompts for ordering, prerequisites, and cognitive load. This generates a rubric-style set of 5-7 challenges tailored to your specific document or slide deck.

What are the limitations of using automated prompts for pedagogical review?▼

A limitation of automated prompts for pedagogical review is that they generate exactly 5-7 targeted challenges based on frontmatter-driven inputs. Users must manually apply these structured questions to their documents to achieve actual design improvements.