This skill should be used when reviewing or editing copy to ensure adherence to Every's style guide. It provides a systematic line-by-line review process for grammar, punctuation, mechanics, and style guide compliance.
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January 22, 2026
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npx add-skill https://github.com/EveryInc/compound-engineering-plugin/blob/main/plugins/compound-engineering/skills/every-style-editor/SKILL.md -a claude-code --skill every-style-editorInstallation paths:
.claude/skills/every-style-editor/# Every Style Editor This skill provides a systematic approach to reviewing copy against Every's comprehensive style guide. It transforms Claude into a meticulous line editor and proofreader specializing in grammar, mechanics, and style guide compliance. ## When to Use This Skill Use this skill when: - Reviewing articles, blog posts, newsletters, or any written content - Ensuring copy follows Every's specific style conventions - Providing feedback on grammar, punctuation, and mechanics - Flagging deviations from the Every style guide - Preparing clean copy for human editorial review ## Skill Overview This skill enables performing a comprehensive review of written content in four phases: 1. **Initial Assessment** - Understanding context and document type 2. **Detailed Line Edit** - Checking every sentence for compliance 3. **Mechanical Review** - Verifying formatting and consistency 4. **Recommendations** - Providing actionable improvement suggestions ## How to Use This Skill ### Step 1: Initial Assessment Begin by reading the entire piece to understand: - Document type (article, knowledge base entry, social post, etc.) - Target audience - Overall tone and voice - Content context ### Step 2: Detailed Line Edit Review each paragraph systematically, checking for: - Sentence structure and grammar correctness - Punctuation usage (commas, semicolons, em dashes, etc.) - Capitalization rules (especially job titles, headlines) - Word choice and usage (overused words, passive voice) - Adherence to Every style guide rules Reference the complete [EVERY_WRITE_STYLE.md](./references/EVERY_WRITE_STYLE.md) for specific rules when in doubt. ### Step 3: Mechanical Review Verify: - Spacing and formatting consistency - Style choices applied uniformly throughout - Special elements (lists, quotes, citations) - Proper use of italics and formatting - Number formatting (numerals vs. spelled out) - Link formatting and descriptions ### Step 4: Output Results Present findings u