pg-style-editor

Rewrite research and long-form content in Paul Graham's clear style.

Updated Aug 23, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/adilkalam/orca-os --skill pg-style-editor
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: pg-style-editor
Source: https://github.com/adilkalam/orca-os/tree/main/skills/pg-style-editor
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/adilkalam/orca-os --skill pg-style-editor

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Users often struggle to produce clear, concise, and engaging research or long-form content, frequently falling into verbose or overly academic styles. This Skill automates the application of Paul Graham's proven writing principles to elevate clarity, concreteness, and impact, saving significant editing time.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Paul Graham Style Transformation: Rewrites content to embody PG's signature clarity, concreteness, varied sentence rhythm, and accessible formality.
  • Research & Long-Form Focus: Applies tailored principles specifically for academic papers, essays, and in-depth articles, ensuring appropriate tone and structure.
  • Detailed Principle Application: Explains why specific edits were made, citing the relevant PG writing principles, fostering learning and understanding.
  • Use Case: You have a draft of a research paper that feels dense and hard to follow. Use this Skill to instantly transform it into a clear, engaging, and impactful piece, ready for a wider audience, without manual, time-consuming rewrites.

Quick Start

Rewrite the attached research abstract in Paul Graham's style, focusing on clarity and concrete language.

Frequently Asked Questions about pg-style-editor

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

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How do I rewrite research or long-form content to be clearer and more concise?

Rewrite your content by applying Paul Graham's proven principles: varied sentence rhythm, concrete language, active voice, and accessible formality. This Skill transforms dense academic or verbose writing into clear, engaging prose that reaches wider audiences without manual rewrites.

What makes Paul Graham's writing style different from academic or formal writing?

Paul Graham prioritizes clarity through simple language, concrete examples, active voice, and varied sentence length over jargon or passive constructions. His style balances rigor with accessibility, making complex ideas in economics, philosophy, and systems analysis understandable to general readers.

Can I use this for research papers, essays, and in-depth articles?

Yes. This Skill applies tailored principles specifically for research papers, essays, and long-form articles across economics, philosophy, and systems analysis. It maintains appropriate tone and structure while enforcing clarity, concreteness, and engaging rhythm throughout.

How does this Skill explain the edits it makes to my writing?

The Skill cites the specific Paul Graham writing principles behind each edit—such as enforcing active voice, replacing vague terms with concrete language, or varying sentence rhythm. This transparency helps you learn and apply these principles to future writing independently.

What's the fastest way to transform a dense research abstract into clear writing?

Submit your research abstract directly. The Skill instantly rewrites it in Paul Graham's style, applying clarity and concrete language principles without the time-consuming manual editing process. You receive a polished version ready for a wider audience.

Do I need writing experience or grammar knowledge to use this Skill?

No. The Skill handles the technical work of applying Paul Graham's principles. Whether your draft is academically dense, verbose, or unclear, you submit it and receive a clearer rewrite with explanations of the principles applied, making it accessible regardless of your editing background.