ghost-edit

Edit a chapter's grammar, clarity, tone, and technical accuracy.

12|Updated Apr 17, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/leanpub/ghostai --skill ghost-edit
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Skill: ghost-edit
Source: https://github.com/leanpub/ghostai/tree/main/ghost-edit
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/leanpub/ghostai --skill ghost-edit

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Copy editors often slow down publication by requiring multiple passes. Ghost-edit automates precise line-level edits for grammar, clarity, tone, and technical accuracy, and includes a pre-flight publish readiness checklist and advisory AI slop detection to speed up the publish loop.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Line-level grammar, clarity, and tone edits for individual chapters.
  • Pre-flight publish readiness checklist to ensure chapters are ready for release.
  • Advisory AI slop detection to flag potential AI-generated phrasing and maintain author voice.
  • Interactive, question-driven edits when the author provides input, to tailor changes to intent.

Quick Start

Provide the path to the chapter file you want edited (for example, chapter-03.md) and I will run the full copy-edit workflow.

Frequently Asked Questions about ghost-edit

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

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How do I automate line-level copy editing for a manuscript chapter?▼

You can automate line-level copy editing by providing a chapter file path to trigger a guided workflow. The system runs specialist passes for grammar, clarity, tone, and technical accuracy, returning a polished, publish-ready draft.

What is the best way to check if a draft is ready to publish?▼

The best way to check publish readiness is running a pre-flight checklist on your chapter. This automated scan verifies grammar, clarity, tone, and technical accuracy to ensure the manuscript meets publication standards before release.

Can I detect AI slop in my manuscript before publishing?▼

Yes, you can detect AI slop using an advisory anti-slop scan during the copy editing workflow. This flags potential AI-generated phrasing, helping maintain your authentic author voice and ensuring the draft reads naturally.

How does interactive copy editing work for technical accuracy?▼

Interactive copy editing works by asking the author targeted questions during the technical accuracy pass. This question-driven approach tailors line-level edits directly to your intent, ensuring technical details remain correct while improving clarity.

Does chapter-level editing support multiple passes for tone and grammar?▼

Yes, chapter-level editing supports multiple specialist passes for tone, grammar, clarity, and technical accuracy. It uses a shared preamble and fixed guidance files to execute each pass sequentially, resulting in comprehensive line-level improvements.

When should I use an automated copy editor instead of manual editing?▼

You should use an automated copy editor when you need to speed up the publication loop for multiple chapters. It automates precise line-level edits and pre-flight checks, significantly reducing the time required to reach a publish-ready manuscript.