edit-section

Rewrite LaTeX sections to improve style and citation consistency.

58|10|Updated Apr 2, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Alexander-M-Dickerson/ai-asset-pricing --skill edit-section-alexander-m-dickerson
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Skill: edit-section
Source: https://github.com/Alexander-M-Dickerson/ai-asset-pricing/tree/main/.claude/skills/edit-section
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Alexander-M-Dickerson/ai-asset-pricing --skill edit-section-alexander-m-dickerson

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps authors revise an existing LaTeX section for improved style, clarity, consistency, and adherence to disciplinary writing standards, reducing manual proofreading time and elevating manuscript quality.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Automatically reads the target section from main.tex and identifies structural and stylistic issues.
  • Applies guidance from .claude/rules and guidance/paper-context.md to diagnose and improve terminology, voice, tense, and concision.
  • Produces a revised LaTeX snippet with minimal diffs while preserving citations and context for handoff to authors or editors.

Quick Start

Provide the path to the target section and your preferred revision goals, and I will return a revised LaTeX section.

Frequently Asked Questions about edit-section

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I revise a LaTeX section for academic style and citation consistency?

To revise a LaTeX section for academic style, the Skill reads main.tex and applies rules from .claude/rules to diagnose banned words, voice, terminology, and concision, producing a revised section with minimal diff and updated references.

How do I check my academic paper for banned words and passive voice?

Checking an academic paper for banned words and passive voice involves diagnosing the LaTeX section against style-guide rules stored in .claude/rules, identifying stylistic issues, and returning a revised snippet with improved precision and clarity.

Can I update citations and terminology in a specific LaTeX section without rewriting the whole paper?

Yes, you can update citations and terminology in a specific LaTeX section by targeting the section in main.tex, applying guidance from guidance/paper-context.md, and outputting a minimal diff revision that preserves the surrounding context.

What's the best way to improve concision in an existing manuscript section?

Improving concision in a manuscript section requires diagnosing the existing LaTeX text for wordiness and style violations, then rewriting it to comply with academic writing standards while maintaining citation consistency.

Does this LaTeX section revision tool work across different academic disciplines?

Yes, this LaTeX section revision tool works across different academic disciplines by reading disciplinary guidance from guidance/paper-context.md and applying style rules to produce compliant manuscript sections.

What files do I need to set up before revising a paper section?

Before revising a paper section, you need a main.tex file containing the target section, a .claude/rules directory for style rules, and a guidance/paper-context.md file providing the manuscript context.