writing-precis-reviewer

Validate PRECIS.md documents for thesis specificity and internal consistency.

19|5|Updated Jan 4, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/edwinhu/workflows --skill writing-precis-reviewer
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Skill: writing-precis-reviewer
Source: https://github.com/edwinhu/workflows/tree/main/lib/skills/writing-precis-reviewer
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/edwinhu/workflows --skill writing-precis-reviewer

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This skill prevents the creation of outlines and drafts based on vague or incomplete precis documents, saving significant time and effort by catching issues early.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Precis Quality Assurance: Verifies the specificity, distinctness, and completeness of a precis document.
  • Subagent Dispatch: Intelligently dispatches a reviewer subagent to evaluate the precis.
  • Iterative Refinement: Manages a loop of review, feedback, and correction until the precis is approved.
  • Use Case: Before starting a complex research paper, this skill ensures the core thesis and supporting claims are well-defined and arguable, preventing wasted effort on a poorly conceived document.

Quick Start

Use the writing-precis-reviewer skill to review the precis document located at .claude/PRECIS.md.

Frequently Asked Questions about writing-precis-reviewer

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

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How do I validate the quality of a precis document before drafting?

To validate a precis document before drafting, a reviewer assesses thesis specificity, claim distinctness, and scope clarity. This quality assurance process checks completeness and internal consistency to ensure your core arguments are well-defined.

What is precis quality assurance and when do I need it?

Precis quality assurance is a validation process that checks a document's thesis, claims, and counterarguments for substance and clarity. You need it before outlining and drafting a complex research paper to prevent wasted effort on a poorly conceived document.

How do I review a PRECIS.md file for thesis specificity and claim distinctness?

To review a PRECIS.md file, dispatch a reviewer subagent to evaluate thesis specificity, claim distinctness, and source support. The process is iterative, managing a loop of feedback and correction until the precis is fully approved.

Can I use an automated reviewer to check the completeness of a precis?

Yes, you can use an automated reviewer to check the completeness of a precis. It evaluates audience specificity, source support, and internal consistency, managing iterative refinement loops until all structural issues are resolved.

What are the limitations of iterative precis review cycles?

The limitation of iterative precis review cycles is that the process escalates after five failed review cycles. If issues within the precis document are not resolved within these five iterations, the review process terminates and escalates.