mccloskey-prose-edit

Run McCloskey prose audits on manuscript sections and log revision suggestions to replication_book/prose_revisions.qmd.

Updated Feb 26, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/naj2r/claude-econ-paper-template --skill mccloskey-prose-edit
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Skill: mccloskey-prose-edit
Source: https://github.com/naj2r/claude-econ-paper-template/tree/main/.claude/skills/mccloskey-prose-edit
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/naj2r/claude-econ-paper-template --skill mccloskey-prose-edit

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill automates a structured McCloskey-style prose audit to detect economical writing violations, score sections, and produce actionable revision suggestions so authors can improve clarity and brevity without manual line-by-line edits.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Adversarial review loop: Runs a critic→fixer→critic pattern that scores text, proposes edits, and re-grades suggested revisions.
  • Section-targeted or full-paper audits: Accepts a single section number or 'all' to process multiple sections iteratively.
  • Safe I/O boundaries: Reads Overleaf manuscript files for analysis but never writes to Overleaf; final suggestions are written to the Quarto replication book.
  • Use case: Run a pre-submission pass over section 3 to produce a bipartite problem/solution commentary for author revision tracking.

Quick Start

Run a McCloskey prose audit on section 2 and save the suggested revisions to replication_book/prose_revisions.qmd.

Frequently Asked Questions about mccloskey-prose-edit

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I run a McCloskey prose audit on an Overleaf manuscript?

To run a McCloskey prose audit, trigger the Skill with a specific section number or 'all' to iteratively review Overleaf manuscript files, identify stylistic violations, and generate revision suggestions logged to a Quarto replication book.

Can I use this to edit and save changes directly to my Overleaf files?

No, you cannot save changes directly to Overleaf files. The Skill reads Overleaf manuscript files for analysis but never writes to them; suggested revisions are saved to replication_book/prose_revisions.qmd.

What is the critic-fixer-critic loop for manuscript editing?

The critic-fixer-critic loop is an adversarial review process that scores text for economical writing violations, proposes targeted edits, and re-grades the suggested revisions to ensure clarity and brevity improvements.

How do I review a single section of my Quarto manuscript for stylistic violations?

You can review a single section by providing the specific section number. The Skill performs a targeted McCloskey-style audit on that section, producing a bipartite problem and solution commentary for author revision tracking.

Does the McCloskey prose audit enforce limits on review rounds or costs?

Yes, the McCloskey prose audit enforces strict round and cost caps. This prevents excessive automated iterations during the adversarial critic-fixer-critic process, keeping the manuscript review controlled and economical.

What is the best way to automate economical writing checks before journal submission?

The best way is to trigger a full-paper audit using the 'all' command. This runs the adversarial critic-fixer-critic loop across all manuscript sections, scoring text and logging actionable revision suggestions to your Quarto replication book.