quotes-curly

Convert ASCII double quotes to curly quotes in Markdown files.

186|25|Updated Oct 9, 2015

Search Tags:#typography #markdown #ascii #quotes #text-processing #unicode

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npx skills add https://github.com/ahastudio/til --skill quotes-curly

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Skill: quotes-curly
Source: https://github.com/ahastudio/til/tree/main/.agent/skills/quotes-curly
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ahastudio/til --skill quotes-curly

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Converts ASCII double quotes in a Markdown file to typographic curly quotes, enhancing readability and professionalism. It preserves content inside fenced code blocks, so code remains unaffected.

Core Features & Use Cases

Converts straight quotes to typographic opening and closing quotes across Markdown content.
Ignores quotes inside fenced code blocks to avoid breaking code syntax.
Fits lightweight authoring workflows, easily applied to single files or batches.

Quick Start

Run the command /quotes-curly path/to/file.md to convert quotes in that file.

Frequently Asked Questions about quotes-curly

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I convert ASCII quotes to Unicode curly quotes in a Markdown file?▼

To convert ASCII quotes to Unicode curly quotes in a Markdown file, run the /quotes-curly command targeting your file path. This automatically transforms straight double quotes into typographic opening and closing quotes across the text to enhance readability.

Does converting text to typographic curly quotes affect code blocks?▼

Converting text to typographic curly quotes does not affect fenced code blocks. The conversion process specifically ignores quotes inside code blocks to ensure code syntax remains completely unaffected and uncorrupted.

What is the best way to batch process Markdown files for Unicode quote conversion?▼

The best way to batch process Markdown files for Unicode quote conversion is by applying the conversion script across single files sequentially. This lightweight workflow easily integrates into document authoring pipelines to process multiple Markdown files.

Do I need Python to run a script that replaces straight quotes with curly quotes?▼

Yes, you need Python to run the script that replaces straight quotes with curly quotes. The conversion relies on a specific Python script located at scripts/convert_quotes.py to execute the text processing logic.

Why does my Markdown text processing tool break code syntax when replacing quotes?▼

Markdown text processing tools break code syntax when replacing quotes if they lack fenced code block preservation. Using a specialized converter that ignores quotes inside code blocks prevents this syntax corruption.