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blog-proofreading

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Check blog posts for flow, broken links, and formatting issues. Technical review for content ready to publish. Trigger phrases: "proofread", "check links", "formatting", "technical review", "check formatting", "review links"

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How to use this skill

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  2. Copy the prompt below and paste it into your agent.
  3. Review the proposed files and risks before you approve installation.
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I want to install this Agent Skill for this project in Codex.

Source SKILL.md: https://github.com/majiayu000/claude-skill-registry/blob/HEAD/skills/data/blog-proofreading/SKILL.md

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First, summarize what it does, its dependencies, license status if identifiable, and any risks. Show the exact files you propose to add under .agents/skills/blog-proofreading/. Do not write files or run scripts until I approve.

After I approve, install the complete skill folder, including required referenced files, into that project location. Verify it is discoverable, then tell me its actual invocation name and how to use it. Do not claim it is installed until you have verified it.

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Proofreading

What to Check

1. Reading Flow

  • Transitions between sections make sense
  • Paragraph lengths are reasonable
  • Technical explanations are clear
  • No jarring jumps in logic
  • Check for contradicting statements (within paragraphs, between sections, intro vs conclusion)

2. Links

  • Test external URLs resolve (use web_fetch or curl -I)
  • Check internal links exist
  • Convert inline URLs to reference-style links:
    • Inline format: [text](https://example.com) → should be [text][ref-name]
    • All references defined at bottom of post in format: [ref-name]: https://example.com
    • Check for any raw URLs like https://example.com that should be wrapped in links
  • Verify reference-style links formatted correctly: [text][ref]
  • Verify all reference definitions exist at bottom

3. Formatting

  • Code blocks have language tags: bash, python, etc.
  • Lists formatted consistently
  • Headers follow ## pattern (no single #)
  • Proper markdown escaping where needed

4. Basic Checks

  • Spelling and grammar (light touch)
  • Consistent terminology throughout
  • Consistent person (first person for experience, "you" when addressing reader is OK, but no "users should" or "one might")
  • Section headers match content

Tools

# Test if URL resolves
curl -I -s https://example.com | head -1

# Or use web_fetch for full content check

Keep It Light

  • Flag issues, don't fix everything
  • Focus on broken stuff, not stylistic preferences
  • Trust the author's voice

Response Format

**Flow**: Good overall, but transition between § "DNS Fix" and § "Desktop Packages" feels abrupt.

**Links**: 
- ✅ All external links resolve
- ⚠️ Reference [1] not defined at bottom

**Formatting**:
- Missing language tag on line 45 code block
- Inconsistent list formatting in § "Troubleshooting"