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proofread

Analyze LaTeX .tex and .log files to report grammar, notation, citation, and tone errors.

127|22|Updated Feb 20, 2026
Search Tags:#grammar#citation#academic writing#latex#notation#proofread#tikz
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/flonat/claude-code-flonat --skill proofread-flonat
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: proofread
Source: https://github.com/flonat/claude-code-flonat/tree/main/skills/proofread
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/flonat/claude-code-flonat --skill proofread-flonat

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill enhances the quality of academic writing by meticulously checking for grammatical errors, ensuring notational consistency, verifying citation formats, and refining the overall academic tone, making papers submission-ready.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Comprehensive Review: Covers grammar, spelling, notation, citations, academic tone, LaTeX issues, and TikZ diagrams.
  • Report Generation: Produces a detailed PROOFREAD-REPORT.md with severity levels and a quality score.
  • Use Case: Before submitting a research paper to a journal, use this Skill to catch subtle errors in LaTeX formatting, ensure all variables are defined consistently, and verify that citations adhere to the journal's specific style guide.

Quick Start

Use the proofread skill to review the LaTeX document located at '~/my_paper/main.tex'.

Frequently Asked Questions about proofread

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I proofread a LaTeX document for academic tone and citation format?▼

This Skill proofreads LaTeX documents by analyzing `.tex` and `.log` files to identify errors across grammar, notation consistency, citation format, academic tone, and LaTeX-specific issues. It generates a detailed `PROOFREAD-REPORT.md` with severity levels and a quality score.

Can I check notation consistency and TikZ diagrams in my research paper?▼

Yes, you can check notation consistency and TikZ diagrams as the comprehensive review covers grammar, spelling, notation, citations, academic tone, LaTeX issues, and TikZ diagrams. It ensures variables are defined consistently before journal submission.

Does the academic proofreader work with `.log` files to find LaTeX errors?▼

Yes, the academic proofreader works with `.log` files alongside `.tex` files to identify and report LaTeX specific issues. It reviews seven distinct categories of errors, assigning severity levels and a quality score based on predefined rubrics.

What is the best way to make a LaTeX paper submission-ready for a journal?▼

The best way to make a LaTeX paper submission-ready is using this Skill to catch subtle formatting errors, verify citations adhere to style guides, and ensure variable notation consistency. It produces a detailed report with severity levels and a quality score.

Do I need any specific dependencies to review spelling and grammar in `.tex` files?▼

No specific dependencies are required to review spelling and grammar in `.tex` files. The Skill operates independently to analyze documents and produce a `PROOFREAD-REPORT.md` detailing errors across seven categories with severity levels.

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