voice-gate

Compare a draft against a client voice guide and writer persona to flag subjective voice issues.

40|5|Updated Mar 16, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/cgallic/kai-cmo-harness --skill voice-gate-cgallic
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: voice-gate
Source: https://github.com/cgallic/kai-cmo-harness/tree/main/voice-gate
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/cgallic/kai-cmo-harness --skill voice-gate-cgallic

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Voice Gate provides a self-contained, client-voice-aware line editor that flags cadence issues, signature-move overuse, receipt gaps, and other subjective voice problems that rule-based gates miss. It prepares editors to maintain authentic client tone while ensuring content quality.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Reads a draft, a client voice guide (and optional persona) and scores issues against the rubric.
  • Produces a structured editorial report at <draft>.VOICE-GATE.md that surfaces verbatim quotes, rule citations, severities, and recommended directions for edits.
  • Integrates after /content-gate in the pipeline to support human review before publishing; usable for blog posts, newsletters, and long-form content.

Quick Start

Run the gate on a draft file against the client voice guide to generate the VOICE-GATE report.

Frequently Asked Questions about voice-gate

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

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How do I catch subjective voice issues in a draft before publishing?

To catch subjective voice issues before publishing, you need a voice-aware line editor that compares a draft against a client writing guide and writer persona, analyzing cadence, signature moves, and receipts to flag subjective tone problems rule-based gates miss.

What is a writing guide editorial report and how does it analyze cadence?

An editorial report for voice issues is a structured document that analyzes draft cadence, signature-move overuse, and receipt gaps against a client writing guide, surfacing verbatim quotes, rule citations, severities, and recommended edit directions.

How do I run a voice check on a draft file against a client voice guide?

You run a voice check by feeding a draft file and a client voice guide into the gate, which scores the content against the guide's rubric and automatically outputs a structured VOICE-GATE.md report alongside the draft.

Does a voice gate replace a human editor for long-form content?

A voice gate does not replace a human editor; it prepares editors for human review by surfacing subjective voice problems before publishing, making it usable for blog posts, newsletters, and long-form content pipelines.

Why do rule-based content gates miss signature-move overuse?

Rule-based content gates miss signature-move overuse because they check objective rules, whereas a voice gate compares draft flow against a client writing guide and writer persona to catch subjective cadence and structural issues.

Can I use a voice gate after a content gate in a publishing pipeline?

Yes, you can integrate a voice gate after a content gate in the pipeline, using the generated editorial report to inform human review and maintain authentic client tone before final publishing.