proofread
Checks LaTeX documents for errors and quality issues without changing any files.
Install
mkdir -p .claude/skills/proofread && curl -L -o skill.zip "https://agentskills.codes/api/skills/download/14329" && unzip -o skill.zip -d .claude/skills/proofread && rm skill.zipInstalls to .claude/skills/proofread
Activation
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Proofread a LaTeX document for grammar, typos, notation consistency, and academic writing quality. Produces a report without editing files.Key capabilities
- →Identify files to review based on arguments
- →Check LaTeX files for grammar issues
- →Check LaTeX files for typos
- →Check LaTeX files for notation consistency
- →Check LaTeX files for LaTeX syntax issues
- →Check LaTeX files for academic writing quality
How it works
The skill identifies specified LaTeX files, then systematically checks each file for grammar, typos, notation, LaTeX syntax, and academic quality issues, compiling a detailed report without modifying the original files.
Inputs & outputs
When to use proofread
- →Checking academic paper drafts
- →Ensuring notation consistency in LaTeX
- →Reviewing technical documentation
About proofread
Analyzes LaTeX files to identify grammar mistakes, typos, notation inconsistencies, and issues with academic tone. It generates a summary report of findings per file.
Proofread a LaTeX document for grammar, typos, notation consistency, and academic writing quality. Produces a report without editing files.
When not to use it
- →When direct editing of source files is required
- →When the document is not a LaTeX file
Limitations
- →Does NOT edit any source files
- →Only produces a report of findings
How it compares
This skill provides a structured, non-invasive proofreading protocol for LaTeX documents, generating a complete report of issues without altering the source, unlike manual editing or tools that automatically apply fixes.
Compared to similar skills
proofread side by side with the closest alternatives in the catalog.
| Skill | Installs | Updated | Safety | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| proofread (this skill) | 0 | 6mo | No flags | Beginner |
| writing-clearly-and-concisely | 3 | 8mo | No flags | Beginner |
| professional-proofreader | 0 | 4mo | No flags | Beginner |
| writing-style | 0 | 3mo | No flags | Beginner |
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