prose

Draft and revise English prose from source facts for documentation and summaries.

5|Updated Apr 29, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/friedbotstudio/baseline --skill prose-friedbotstudio
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: prose
Source: https://github.com/friedbotstudio/baseline/tree/main/.claude/skills/prose
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/friedbotstudio/baseline --skill prose-friedbotstudio

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill turns source material into clear, human-readable prose for briefs, documentation, summaries, README sections, PR descriptions, and similar writing tasks when the facts and audience are already known.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Drafts or revises English prose from source material without inventing facts.
  • Supports documentation, copywriting, and tutorial registers when the caller asks for them.
  • Ends every draft with a required humanizer pass so the final copy reads naturally.
  • Example: reshape a rough implementation summary into a concise README section or PR description for a mixed audience.

Quick Start

Ask the prose skill to rewrite this draft for the intended audience and return the final copy after the humanizer pass.

Frequently Asked Questions about prose

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I turn rough notes into polished prose for documentation?

To turn rough notes into polished prose for documentation, the skill drafts and revises English text from your source facts without inventing details. It supports documentation, tutorial, and copywriting passes to shape wording for a specific audience and length.

What is the best way to rewrite a rough implementation summary into a README section?

The best way to rewrite a rough implementation summary into a README section is providing the source facts and intended audience. The skill shapes the wording accordingly and applies a mandatory humanizer pass so the final copy reads naturally.

Can I use this to draft marketing copy from existing source material?

Yes, you can use it to draft marketing copy from existing source material. It supports an optional copywriting pass to shape the text for your intended audience, provided you already have the core facts and need the wording refined.

Does the prose drafting process keep strictly to the source material I provide?

Yes, the prose drafting process keeps strictly to the source material you provide. It drafts and revises text based solely on your existing facts to prevent hallucinations, ensuring the final output remains accurate for briefs and summaries.

Why does my generated documentation text need a humanizer pass?

Your generated documentation text needs a humanizer pass to ensure the final copy reads naturally for human readers. The skill applies this mandatory pass at the end of every drafting cycle to eliminate robotic phrasing and improve flow.

Are there limitations when writing PR descriptions for mixed technical audiences?

A key limitation when writing PR descriptions for mixed audiences is that the skill requires you to supply the source facts beforehand. It only shapes existing wording for the intended register and length rather than generating new technical facts.