section-critique

Analyze manuscript sections for internal and external critiques with severity tags.

Updated Mar 6, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/ryan-ressmeyer/agent-config --skill section-critique
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: section-critique
Source: https://github.com/ryan-ressmeyer/agent-config/tree/main/skills/section-critique
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ryan-ressmeyer/agent-config --skill section-critique

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Analyze a manuscript section to surface rigorous internal and external critiques, helping writers identify logical gaps, inconsistencies, and unclear prose within a broader document.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Two-level critique framework: internal critique (logic, coherence, and prose quality within the target section) and external critique (assumptions, evidence, and potential counterarguments from outside the section).
  • Structured outputs: merit notes, a summary of issues, and a tagged list of critiques with severity and type for precise revision triage.
  • End-to-end workflow: reads the full document for context, targets a specific range, generates a detailed critique, and saves a standardized report for author revision.

Quick Start

Provide the manuscript path and target range to begin the critique.

Frequently Asked Questions about section-critique

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I critique a specific section of my manuscript for logical gaps and unclear prose?▼

To critique a manuscript section, provide the document path and target range to analyze internal logic and prose quality, generating a structured report with tagged severities for revision triage.

What is the difference between internal and external critique when analyzing a manuscript section?▼

Internal critique evaluates logic, coherence, and prose quality within the target section, while external critique examines assumptions, evidence, and potential counterarguments from outside the targeted range.

How do I get a structured critique report for targeted sections within a broader document?▼

You get a structured critique report by providing the manuscript path and target range, which outputs merit notes, a summary of issues, and a tagged list of critiques with severity and type.

Can I analyze evidence and counterarguments for a specific range of a manuscript?▼

Yes, you can analyze evidence and counterarguments by applying external critique to a targeted range, evaluating assumptions and potential counterarguments from outside the section to ensure robust document analysis.

Does manuscript section critique work on a full document or only isolated text?▼

Manuscript section critique reads the full document for context before targeting a specific range for evaluation, ensuring precise analysis of logic, evidence, and prose across the identified range.

What are the limitations of using a targeted range approach for prose analysis?▼

Targeted range prose analysis focuses strictly on the identified section, meaning external critique relies on document context but does not evaluate the entire manuscript holistically in a single pass.