ghost-edit

Edit a chapter's grammar, clarity, tone, and technical accuracy.

12|Updated Apr 17, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/leanpub/ghostai --skill ghost-edit
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Skill: ghost-edit
Source: https://github.com/leanpub/ghostai/tree/main/ghost-edit
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/leanpub/ghostai --skill ghost-edit

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Copy editors often slow down publication by requiring multiple passes. Ghost-edit automates precise line-level edits for grammar, clarity, tone, and technical accuracy, and includes a pre-flight publish readiness checklist and advisory AI slop detection to speed up the publish loop.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Line-level grammar, clarity, and tone edits for individual chapters.
  • Pre-flight publish readiness checklist to ensure chapters are ready for release.
  • Advisory AI slop detection to flag potential AI-generated phrasing and maintain author voice.
  • Interactive, question-driven edits when the author provides input, to tailor changes to intent.

Quick Start

Provide the path to the chapter file you want edited (for example, chapter-03.md) and I will run the full copy-edit workflow.

Frequently Asked Questions about ghost-edit

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I automate line-level copy editing for a manuscript chapter?

You can automate line-level copy editing by providing a chapter file path to trigger a guided workflow. The system runs specialist passes for grammar, clarity, tone, and technical accuracy, returning a polished, publish-ready draft.

What is the best way to check if a draft is ready to publish?

The best way to check publish readiness is running a pre-flight checklist on your chapter. This automated scan verifies grammar, clarity, tone, and technical accuracy to ensure the manuscript meets publication standards before release.

Can I detect AI slop in my manuscript before publishing?

Yes, you can detect AI slop using an advisory anti-slop scan during the copy editing workflow. This flags potential AI-generated phrasing, helping maintain your authentic author voice and ensuring the draft reads naturally.

How does interactive copy editing work for technical accuracy?

Interactive copy editing works by asking the author targeted questions during the technical accuracy pass. This question-driven approach tailors line-level edits directly to your intent, ensuring technical details remain correct while improving clarity.

Does chapter-level editing support multiple passes for tone and grammar?

Yes, chapter-level editing supports multiple specialist passes for tone, grammar, clarity, and technical accuracy. It uses a shared preamble and fixed guidance files to execute each pass sequentially, resulting in comprehensive line-level improvements.

When should I use an automated copy editor instead of manual editing?

You should use an automated copy editor when you need to speed up the publication loop for multiple chapters. It automates precise line-level edits and pre-flight checks, significantly reducing the time required to reach a publish-ready manuscript.