proofread

Analyze academic and project files for grammar, typos, and consistency issues.

1|Updated May 12, 2020
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/jakerbrown/jakerbrown.github.io --skill proofread-jakerbrown
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: proofread
Source: https://github.com/jakerbrown/jakerbrown.github.io/tree/main/.claude/skills/proofread
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/jakerbrown/jakerbrown.github.io --skill proofread-jakerbrown

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill addresses the challenge of maintaining high-quality academic and professional documents by systematically identifying grammar, typos, and inconsistency issues.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Grammar and Style Checking: Detects subject-verb agreement errors, incorrect articles, and tense inconsistencies in files.
  • Typo Identification: Finds misspellings, duplicated words, and search-replace artifacts in project files.
  • Consistency and Formality Review: Ensures citation formats, notations, and terminology align with academic standards.
  • Use Case: You need to improve the polish of your thesis or research paper by generating detailed reports highlighting all language issues without editing your source files directly.

Quick Start

Run the proofread skill on your documentation files to generate a report of all identified issues in one unified review.

Frequently Asked Questions about proofread

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I check my research paper for grammar and typos without editing the source file?

You can check your research paper for grammar and typos without editing by running an analysis tool that scans files and generates a comprehensive report of language issues, leaving your source documents completely unchanged.

What is the best way to find consistency and formality issues in academic writing?

Finding consistency and formality issues in academic writing involves systematically reviewing documents to ensure citation formats, notations, and terminology align with academic standards, yielding a detailed report of all identified inconsistencies.

Can I use automated proofreading to check subject-verb agreement and tense in project files?

Yes, automated proofreading can check project files to detect subject-verb agreement errors, incorrect articles, and tense inconsistencies, providing a unified review of grammar and style issues without altering your original content.

Does this proofreading approach work for professional reports and documentation?

Yes, this proofreading approach works for professional reports and documentation by systematically identifying grammar, typos, and inconsistency issues to improve document polish, making it suitable for both academic and professional contexts.

How do I get a comprehensive report of duplicated words and search-replace artifacts in my thesis?

To get a comprehensive report of duplicated words and search-replace artifacts in your thesis, run a proofreading analysis on your documentation files to identify misspellings and structural errors in one unified review.

What types of typos can I identify in academic documents without manually reading everything?

You can identify misspellings, duplicated words, and search-replace artifacts in academic documents without manual reading by running an automated typo identification scan that generates a detailed quality report.