proofread

Detect grammatical, formatting, and consistency issues in lecture presentation files.

5|1|Updated Mar 15, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/alohays/paper2pr --skill proofread-alohays
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Skill: proofread
Source: https://github.com/alohays/paper2pr/tree/main/.claude/skills/proofread
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/alohays/paper2pr --skill proofread-alohays

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

This Skill assists researchers and educators in identifying grammatical, typographical, and formatting issues in lecture and presentation files to enhance clarity and professionalism.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Comprehensive Proofreading: Checks grammar, typos, overfull boxes, consistency, and academic language quality across LaTeX and Quarto files.
  • Reporting: Generates detailed Markdown reports listing issues with locations, suggested fixes, and severity levels without modifying original files.
  • Use Case: An instructor prepares slides and notes for a lecture and wants an automated review to catch errors before final submission or presentation, saving time and avoiding embarrassing mistakes.

Quick Start

Use the proofread skill to generate a report on all lecture files in the designated directories, without making any changes to the original source files.

Frequently Asked Questions about proofread

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

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How do I check LaTeX and Quarto files for grammar and formatting issues?

To check LaTeX and Quarto files for grammar and formatting issues, use an automated proofreading protocol that scans lecture presentation files to detect typographical, grammatical, and consistency problems, generating detailed Markdown reports for review.

Can I proofread academic writing without modifying the original source files?

Yes, you can proofread academic writing without modifying original source files by generating detailed Markdown reports that list identified issues with locations, suggested fixes, and severity levels, leaving the original LaTeX or Quarto documents untouched.

What is the best way to catch overfull boxes and typos in lecture presentation files?

The best way to catch overfull boxes and typos in lecture presentation files is to run a comprehensive automated proofreading check that identifies formatting errors, grammatical mistakes, and academic language quality issues across your LaTeX and Quarto documents.

How do I generate a proofreading report for academic slides and notes?

You generate a proofreading report for academic slides and notes by running an automated protocol on designated directories, which produces a Markdown document detailing errors with locations, suggested fixes, and severity levels for correction.

Does automated proofreading work for both LaTeX and Quarto presentation files?

Yes, automated proofreading works for both LaTeX and Quarto presentation files, comprehensively checking grammar, overfull boxes, consistency, and academic language quality to assist researchers and educators in enhancing clarity and professionalism.