section-critique

Analyze manuscript sections for internal and external critiques with severity tags.

Updated Mar 6, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/ryan-ressmeyer/agent-config --skill section-critique
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: section-critique
Source: https://github.com/ryan-ressmeyer/agent-config/tree/main/skills/section-critique
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ryan-ressmeyer/agent-config --skill section-critique

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Analyze a manuscript section to surface rigorous internal and external critiques, helping writers identify logical gaps, inconsistencies, and unclear prose within a broader document.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Two-level critique framework: internal critique (logic, coherence, and prose quality within the target section) and external critique (assumptions, evidence, and potential counterarguments from outside the section).
  • Structured outputs: merit notes, a summary of issues, and a tagged list of critiques with severity and type for precise revision triage.
  • End-to-end workflow: reads the full document for context, targets a specific range, generates a detailed critique, and saves a standardized report for author revision.

Quick Start

Provide the manuscript path and target range to begin the critique.

Frequently Asked Questions about section-critique

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I critique a specific section of my manuscript for logical gaps and unclear prose?

To critique a manuscript section, provide the document path and target range to analyze internal logic and prose quality, generating a structured report with tagged severities for revision triage.

What is the difference between internal and external critique when analyzing a manuscript section?

Internal critique evaluates logic, coherence, and prose quality within the target section, while external critique examines assumptions, evidence, and potential counterarguments from outside the targeted range.

How do I get a structured critique report for targeted sections within a broader document?

You get a structured critique report by providing the manuscript path and target range, which outputs merit notes, a summary of issues, and a tagged list of critiques with severity and type.

Can I analyze evidence and counterarguments for a specific range of a manuscript?

Yes, you can analyze evidence and counterarguments by applying external critique to a targeted range, evaluating assumptions and potential counterarguments from outside the section to ensure robust document analysis.

Does manuscript section critique work on a full document or only isolated text?

Manuscript section critique reads the full document for context before targeting a specific range for evaluation, ensuring precise analysis of logic, evidence, and prose across the identified range.

What are the limitations of using a targeted range approach for prose analysis?

Targeted range prose analysis focuses strictly on the identified section, meaning external critique relies on document context but does not evaluate the entire manuscript holistically in a single pass.