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Reviews LaTeX and Quarto lecture files for grammar, typos, and formatting issues without editing sources.

4|Updated Aug 22, 2025
Search Tags:#academic writing#quality report#latex#proofreading#quarto#grammar check#lecture slides
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npx skills add https://github.com/stevejbickley/arcbita-geek-seminars --skill proofread-stevejbickley
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Skill: proofread
Source: https://github.com/stevejbickley/arcbita-geek-seminars/tree/main/sessions/2026-07-29-ClaudeCodeforAppliedSocialScience/starter/.claude/skills/proofread
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/stevejbickley/arcbita-geek-seminars --skill proofread-stevejbickley

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve? Lecture materials in .tex and .qmd formats often contain grammar errors, typos, overflow issues, and inconsistent terminology that slip through before release. This Skill performs a read-only proofreading pass and produces a structured report so authors can review findings before applying any fixes. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Multi-category checks: Detects grammar errors, typos, duplicated words, overfull hbox overflow, citation and notation inconsistencies, and informal academic language. - Read-only reporting: Generates a detailed report per file with location, current text, proposed fix, category, and severity, saved to quality_reports/ without modifying source files. - Use Case: Before releasing a lecture, run the proofread pass over all files in Slides/ and Quarto/ to get a consolidated list of writing issues, then apply fixes selectively after review. ## Quick Start Proofread all lecture files and generate a report of any grammar, typo, or formatting issues.

Frequently Asked Questions about proofread

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

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How do I proofread LaTeX lecture files for grammar and typos?▼

Run the proofread pass on a specific .tex file or all files in the Slides and Quarto directories. It checks grammar, typos, overflow, consistency, and academic tone, then writes a report to quality_reports without editing the source.

Can I proofread Quarto .qmd files automatically?▼

Yes, the proofread pass supports .qmd files alongside .tex files. Reports for Quarto files are saved as FILENAME_qmd_report.md in the quality_reports directory with the same category and severity breakdown.

Does the proofreading tool edit my source files?▼

No, the pass is strictly read-only. It only produces a report listing each issue with location, current text, and proposed fix; all corrections are applied separately after you review the findings.

What writing issues does lecture proofreading detect?▼

It detects subject-verb agreement errors, article and preposition misuse, tense inconsistency, misspellings, duplicated words, overfull hbox overflow, citation and notation inconsistency, and informal or awkward academic phrasing.

Where are proofreading reports saved?▼

Reports are saved to the quality_reports directory. LaTeX files produce FILENAME_report.md and Quarto files produce FILENAME_qmd_report.md, each listing findings with category and severity.

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