wc-eos-check

Evaluate draft Markdown articles against Strunk's Elements of Style rules.

Updated Aug 27, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/strivelogic-cto/writing-companion.io --skill wc-eos-check
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: wc-eos-check
Source: https://github.com/strivelogic-cto/writing-companion.io/tree/main/skills/wc-eos-check
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/strivelogic-cto/writing-companion.io --skill wc-eos-check

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Run Elements of Style guards against a draft article, returning a structured violation report.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Evaluate a draft for active voice, positive form, concrete language, and concision according to Strunk's rules.
  • Generate a structured violation report with locations and rule references for easy remediation.
  • Support use in editorial workflows to improve clarity, readability, and tone across drafts.

Quick Start

Provide the path to your draft Markdown file as input to the tool to receive a structured violation report.

Frequently Asked Questions about wc-eos-check

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I check my Markdown draft against Strunk's Elements of Style?

To check a Markdown draft against Strunk's Elements of Style, provide the file path to the tool. It evaluates the text for active voice, positive form, concrete language, and concision, returning a structured violation report.

What is a structured style violation report for prose improvement?

A structured style violation report identifies specific rule violations in your draft, providing exact locations and rule references for easy remediation. It includes per-rule details and confidence levels to guide prose improvement.

Can I evaluate multiple articles for active voice and conciseness in an editorial workflow?

Yes, you can evaluate single or multiple articles for active voice and conciseness within editorial workflows. The tool applies Strunk's guidelines to ensure precision and clarity across all provided drafts.

Does the Elements of Style style-check tool require any specific dependencies?

The Elements of Style style-check tool requires no external dependencies. It only needs a draft Markdown file path as input and access to the Elements of Style guidelines to produce the evaluation report.

What writing issues does a Strunk's Elements of Style draft evaluation detect?

A Strunk's Elements of Style draft evaluation detects issues with active voice, positive form, concrete language, and concision. It identifies these style violations to help improve overall clarity, readability, and tone.

Why does my draft evaluation report show different confidence levels for style violations?

Draft evaluation reports show different confidence levels to indicate the severity and certainty of each style violation. This per-rule detail helps you prioritize remediation efforts for active voice, precision, and conciseness improvements.