language

Identify and verify non-English phrases in manuscripts for language, grammar, and translation accuracy.

14|6|Updated Jan 15, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/howells/fiction --skill language-howells
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: language
Source: https://github.com/howells/fiction/tree/main/skills/language
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/howells/fiction --skill language-howells

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Non-English phrases in manuscripts can break immersion and contain unnoticed grammar, dialect, and translation errors. This skill identifies and verifies all foreign-language content to improve accuracy and consistency.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Language detection and verification: Find non-English phrases and confirm their language.
  • Grammar and translation checks: Validate grammar, spelling, and provided translations.
  • Dialect & register verification: Ensure dialect appropriateness and formality levels across scenes.
  • Author-marker resolution: Resolve internal tags like check or [verify] to maintain consistency.
  • Use Case: Before publishing, run language checks to polish multilingual dialogue and ensure historical accuracy.

Quick Start

Use the language-checker agent to verify all foreign language phrases in your manuscript.

Frequently Asked Questions about language

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

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How do I verify foreign phrases and grammar in a manuscript?

To verify foreign phrases and grammar in a manuscript, use the agent to identify non-English content, confirm language identification, and validate translation accuracy across the full text.

How do I resolve internal author markers like [verify] in a document?

Resolving internal author markers like [verify] or check tags involves scanning the manuscript to resolve these flags, ensuring language consistency and maintaining translation accuracy throughout the text.

Can I check dialect and register appropriateness for multilingual dialogue?

Yes, you can check dialect and register appropriateness for multilingual dialogue. The process verifies dialect levels and formality across scenes to ensure language usage fits the historical and cultural context.

What is the best way to check non-English grammar across a full book?

The best way to check non-English grammar across a full book is applying full-manuscript analysis with parallel processing. This approach handles multiple languages and outputs consolidated reports for readability.

Do I need native speaker insights to validate manuscript translations?

Validating manuscript translations requires access to language rules, dictionaries, and native speaker insights to accurately verify grammar, spelling, and provided translations for non-English phrases.