reduce-smell

Run /smell checks and generate inline diff fixes for content.

Updated Mar 9, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Bishwas-py/webmatrices-skills --skill reduce-smell
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: reduce-smell
Source: https://github.com/Bishwas-py/webmatrices-skills/tree/main/skills/reduce-smell
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Bishwas-py/webmatrices-skills --skill reduce-smell

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Fix authenticity and quality problems found by /smell. This skill runs /smell internally, generates targeted fixes with diffs, and previews the result. NEVER publishes or updates content directly.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Runs /smell internally on provided text to detect authenticity, factual, and quality issues.
  • Generates specific fixes for each flag as inline diffs, ready for review.
  • Presents a non-publishing preview and requires user action to publish or apply changes.

Quick Start

Provide the content to smell (post, slug, or quoted text) and the skill will run /smell, generate fixes with inline diffs, and show a preview for review.

Frequently Asked Questions about reduce-smell

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I run a smell check on content without publishing the changes?

To run a smell check safely, the skill audits text for authenticity and quality issues, generates inline diffs, and presents a non-publishing preview. It requires explicit user approval to finalize any edits.

What is a content smell check and how does it detect authenticity issues?

A content smell check audits posts, comments, and quoted text for factual integrity and authenticity problems. It flags quality issues internally and generates deterministic fixes with inline diffs for review.

How do I fix quality and factual issues in editorial workflows?

Fixing quality and factual issues involves running an internal smell check on provided text, generating targeted fixes with inline diffs, and previewing the results before applying any changes to your editorial content.

Can I preview content diffs before applying authenticity fixes?

Yes, you can preview content diffs before applying fixes. The skill executes a smell check, generates inline diffs for each flag, and shows a non-publishing preview that requires user action to apply.

What are the limitations of automated content quality improvement?

The main limitation is that automated content quality improvement never publishes or updates content directly. It only previews fixes and requires explicit user approval to finalize any changes.

Does the reduce-smell skill require external dependencies to edit content?

No, the reduce-smell skill does not require external dependencies to edit content. It runs the smell check internally, generates diffs, and previews results without needing additional components or external tools.