oiticica-harmony

Detect and repair euphonic failures in English prose.

10|Updated May 15, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/pasunboneleve/oiticica-style --skill oiticica-harmony
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: oiticica-harmony
Source: https://github.com/pasunboneleve/oiticica-style/tree/main/src/oiticica-harmony
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/pasunboneleve/oiticica-style --skill oiticica-harmony

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

It fixes clunky, discordant, or accidentally ugly-sounding prose by applying Oiticica-style harmony principles to word choice, sound patterns, and sentence rhythm.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Cadence and euphony review: Checks whether the passage can be read aloud without stumbling and whether repeated sounds are intentional or unobtrusive.
  • Concrete repair workflow: Supports both preservation of strong source models and repair of weak passages using objective rubrics (with Pass/Fail judgments).
  • Meaning-safe editing: Improves sound only when correctness and clarity remain intact, preventing “pretty but wrong” revisions.

Quick Start

Use oiticica-harmony to review and rewrite the paragraph you provide so it reads aloud smoothly while preserving its meaning.

Frequently Asked Questions about oiticica-harmony

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

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What is prose style critique and how does it check readability?

Prose style critique evaluates readability and sound integrity using Pass/Fail rubric checks to judge whether a passage can be read aloud without stumbling. It identifies repeated sounds, broken cadence, and discordant word choices that make sentences sound clunky or ugly.

Can I revise clunky paragraphs for read-aloud flow without changing the meaning?

Yes, you can revise clunky paragraphs for read-aloud flow without changing the meaning through meaning-safe editing. This approach improves euphony and sound patterns only when correctness and clarity remain intact, preventing revisions that are stylistically pleasing but factually wrong.

What's the best way to identify cacophony and awkward sound collisions in writing?

The best way to identify cacophony and awkward sound collisions is to evaluate the text against objective harmony principles that check for unintentional repeated sounds and broken rhythm. Pass/Fail rubric judgments help determine whether sound patterns are deliberate or unobtrusive enough to preserve.

Does prose editing for euphony work on both strong source passages and weak invented text?

Yes, prose editing for euphony works on both strong source passages and weak invented text. The revision workflow supports preserving existing strong exemplars that already read well, while applying concrete repair strategies to weak passages that fail the readability and sound integrity rubrics.