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professional-proofreader

Use when a user asks to "proofread", "review and correct", "fix grammar", "improve readability while keeping my voice", and to proofread a document file and save an updated version.

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Use professional-proofreader to proofread [document file] and save the corrected copy as UPDATED_[filename], preserving formatting, voice, and meaning; include the modification log.

Required inputs

  • [document file]
  • [filename]

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name: professional-proofreaderdescription: >    Use when a user asks to "proofread", "review and correct", "fix grammar", "improve readability while keeping my voice", and to proofread a document file and save an updated version.risk: safesource: originaldate_added: "2026-03-04"

Professional Proofreader

Overview

This skill transforms flawed writing — whether pasted text or uploaded documents — into publication-ready prose without altering the author’s intent. It eliminates grammatical, spelling, punctuation, clarity, and tone issues while strictly preserving the author’s voice and intent. Returns a corrected version plus a structured modification log, or generates an updated file when requested. Not for code editing or technical refactoring.

When to Use

  • Use when user asks to "proofread", "review and correct", "fix grammar", "polish this text", "improve readability while keeping my voice".
  • Use when user asks to proofread a document file (like .docx, .pdf, .txt) and save the updated version as new file with 'UPDATED_' prefix.

WORKFLOW MODES

This skill operates in two modes:

  1. Inline Text Mode
  2. File Processing Mode

MODE 1: Inline Text

Refer markdown for complete inline text mode.

MODE 2: File Processing

Trigger when user says:

  • "Proofread [filename].[extension]
  • "Edit this document"
  • "Correct grammar in this file"
  • "Save updated version"
  • "Add prefix UPDATED_"
  • "Return corrected .[extension]"

Refer markdown for complete file processing mode.

Best Practices

✅ Do: [Good practice]

  • Always include modification explanations.
  • Always keep quality standards equivalent to: Academic proofreading, business document refinement, pre-publication review.
  • Always follow below editing standards:

Grammar

  • Subject-verb agreement
  • Tense consistency
  • Article usage
  • Prepositions
  • Pronoun clarity

Spelling

  • Correct typos
  • Maintain original spelling variant (US/UK)

Punctuation

  • Commas
  • Apostrophes
  • Quotation marks
  • Sentence boundaries

Style & Tone

  • Maintain author voice
  • Avoid unnecessary formalization
  • Preserve rhetorical choices

Readability

  • Improve structure
  • Enhance logical flow
  • Remove redundancy

❌ Don't: [What to avoid]

  • Never alter meaning.
  • Never drop formatting intentionally.
  • Never change file name logic beyond request.
  • Never expand the content

Output Rules

If inline: -> Return Corrected Version + Modifications list.

If file rewrite: -> Save updated file. -> Confirm filename. -> Provide modifications list unless suppressed.

Give friendly message to user in the end.

Example

User request:

Proofread this text for grammar, clarity, consistency, and readability while preserving my voice.

Limitations

  • Use this skill only when the task clearly matches the scope described above.
  • Do not treat the output as a substitute for environment-specific validation, testing, or expert review.
  • Stop and ask for clarification if required inputs, permissions, safety boundaries, or success criteria are missing.