timeline_check

Detect timeline inconsistencies in sequence, durations, and ages across chapters.

1|Updated Jan 28, 2026

Search Tags:#writing #timeline #consistency #plot #edit #check #age

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/QGG886/novel_creator --skill timeline-check

💬 Prompt for ChatGPT / Claude Chat▼

Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: timeline_check
Source: https://github.com/QGG886/novel_creator/tree/main/.opencode/skills/timeline_check
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/QGG886/novel_creator --skill timeline-check

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

时间线检查Skill解决在章节写作中时间线连贯性的问题，帮助作者发现时间顺序、时间跨度、年龄推算等方面的错误，从而提升故事的时间逻辑质量。

Core Features & Use Cases

时间线矛盾检测：定位同一事件在不同章节的时间描述不一致等矛盾。
时间顺序与跨度分析：验证事件发生的顺序和时间跨度的合理性。
年龄推算与角色时间线一致性校验：确保角色年龄信息与事件时间点一致。
使用场景示例：在大纲和章节撰写阶段快速识别时间线问题并提供可执行的修改建议。

Quick Start

Analyze the current chapters with timeline_check to identify timing issues and output a remediation plan.

Frequently Asked Questions about timeline_check

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I check timeline consistency across multiple chapters in a novel?▼

To check timeline consistency across chapters, you can use automated cross-chapter analysis to detect sequence, duration, and age calculation errors, generating a structured remediation plan with issue IDs and severity levels for your narrative.

What is timeline coherence and how do you detect plot inconsistencies?▼

Timeline coherence ensures logical time flow and age progression throughout a story. You detect plot inconsistencies by enforcing deterministic checks on event order and time spans across multi-chapter narratives and outline-to-draft workflows.

Can I validate character age progression and event sequence during outline-to-draft workflows?▼

Yes, you can validate character age progression and event sequence during outline-to-draft workflows by running deterministic checks that ensure age calculations and timing order remain consistent across all drafted chapters.

What is the best way to fix time line contradictions in manuscript editing?▼

The best way to fix timeline contradictions is to analyze the chapters for timing issues and output a structured JSON remediation plan, detailing issue locations, severity, and recommended fixes for precise editing.

Does cross-chapter timeline analysis work for complex multi-chapter narratives?▼

Cross-chapter timeline analysis works effectively for complex multi-chapter narratives, specifically targeting time-line coherence by detecting inconsistencies in sequence, durations, and ages across the entire scope of the text.