edit

Find {instruction} markers in Markdown files and apply edits in place.

2|1|Updated Feb 4, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/davidbeglenboyle/davids-claude-code-setup --skill edit
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: edit
Source: https://github.com/davidbeglenboyle/davids-claude-code-setup/tree/main/skills/ready-to-use/edit
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/davidbeglenboyle/davids-claude-code-setup --skill edit

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Spatial editing for Markdown files enables applying inline edit instructions embedded in the text, reducing manual rewriting and ensuring consistent changes.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Process inline edit instructions marked with {curly braces} across a document.
  • Discover target files by scanning specific files or directories and plan edits before applying.
  • Apply edits while preserving context and removing the {braces} markers from the output for clean results.

Quick Start

Tell /edit to process edits in a Markdown file that contains {curly braces} edit markers to apply the changes.

Frequently Asked Questions about edit

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I apply inline edit instructions embedded in Markdown files?

To apply inline edit instructions in Markdown files, the tool scans for {curly brace} markers, prepares an edit plan, and applies changes in place while removing the braces and preserving surrounding context. It requires user approval before applying any changes.

What is spatial editing for Markdown documents?

Spatial editing for Markdown documents is the process of applying inline edit instructions embedded directly in the text using {curly brace} markers. This approach reduces manual rewriting and ensures consistent changes across single files or entire directories.

Can I scan an entire directory to process Markdown edit markers?

Yes, you can scan an entire directory to process Markdown edit markers. The tool discovers target files by scanning directories, prepares an edit plan for all discovered markers, and requires your approval before applying the changes in place.

Does applying inline Markdown edits preserve the surrounding text context?

Yes, applying inline Markdown edits preserves the surrounding text context. The tool applies edits in place, removes the {curly brace} instruction markers from the output, and leaves the rest of the document intact for clean results.

Do I need to approve Markdown edit plans before they are applied?

Yes, you need to approve Markdown edit plans before they are applied. The tool prepares a plan for all {curly brace} edit instructions it discovers and requires explicit user approval before applying any changes to your files.

What is the best way to batch update text across multiple Markdown files?

The best way to batch update text across multiple Markdown files is embedding {curly brace} edit instructions directly in the text. A spatial editing tool scans the directory, plans the edits, and applies them consistently after user approval.