mccloskey-prose-edit

Run McCloskey prose audits on manuscript sections and log revision suggestions to replication_book/prose_revisions.qmd.

Updated Feb 26, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/naj2r/claude-econ-paper-template --skill mccloskey-prose-edit
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Skill: mccloskey-prose-edit
Source: https://github.com/naj2r/claude-econ-paper-template/tree/main/.claude/skills/mccloskey-prose-edit
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/naj2r/claude-econ-paper-template --skill mccloskey-prose-edit

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill automates a structured McCloskey-style prose audit to detect economical writing violations, score sections, and produce actionable revision suggestions so authors can improve clarity and brevity without manual line-by-line edits.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Adversarial review loop: Runs a critic→fixer→critic pattern that scores text, proposes edits, and re-grades suggested revisions.
  • Section-targeted or full-paper audits: Accepts a single section number or 'all' to process multiple sections iteratively.
  • Safe I/O boundaries: Reads Overleaf manuscript files for analysis but never writes to Overleaf; final suggestions are written to the Quarto replication book.
  • Use case: Run a pre-submission pass over section 3 to produce a bipartite problem/solution commentary for author revision tracking.

Quick Start

Run a McCloskey prose audit on section 2 and save the suggested revisions to replication_book/prose_revisions.qmd.

Frequently Asked Questions about mccloskey-prose-edit

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I run a McCloskey prose audit on an Overleaf manuscript?▼

To run a McCloskey prose audit, trigger the Skill with a specific section number or 'all' to iteratively review Overleaf manuscript files, identify stylistic violations, and generate revision suggestions logged to a Quarto replication book.

Can I use this to edit and save changes directly to my Overleaf files?▼

No, you cannot save changes directly to Overleaf files. The Skill reads Overleaf manuscript files for analysis but never writes to them; suggested revisions are saved to replication_book/prose_revisions.qmd.

What is the critic-fixer-critic loop for manuscript editing?▼

The critic-fixer-critic loop is an adversarial review process that scores text for economical writing violations, proposes targeted edits, and re-grades the suggested revisions to ensure clarity and brevity improvements.

How do I review a single section of my Quarto manuscript for stylistic violations?▼

You can review a single section by providing the specific section number. The Skill performs a targeted McCloskey-style audit on that section, producing a bipartite problem and solution commentary for author revision tracking.

Does the McCloskey prose audit enforce limits on review rounds or costs?▼

Yes, the McCloskey prose audit enforces strict round and cost caps. This prevents excessive automated iterations during the adversarial critic-fixer-critic process, keeping the manuscript review controlled and economical.

What is the best way to automate economical writing checks before journal submission?▼

The best way is to trigger a full-paper audit using the 'all' command. This runs the adversarial critic-fixer-critic loop across all manuscript sections, scoring text and logging actionable revision suggestions to your Quarto replication book.