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.
SkillScore91Maintained
Automatic
◆Writing & Editing pack
Last verified 8/19/2026
What it changes
Passed 21 of 23 test cases with the skill, and 10 of 23 without it.
Without skill43%
With skill91%
Checks it passed that the model alone missed
Applies sentence case to subheaders.
Places commas inside quotation marks.
Refers to internal teams using plural pronouns.
and 9 more in the full report
12 fixed9 passed either way1 still failing1 broke
Pass-rate lift
+48 pp
Tokens
+64%
Agent turns
0%
Response time
-24%
Model gemini-3.6-flashMeasured 8/19/2026v121 of 23 cases passed with skill
Tokens, turns and time describe resource use, not a dollar price.
See it in action
One of 12 test cases the skill fixed. Same model, same prompt, with and without the skill.
1 of 12
Prompt
I wrote a chapter for a sci-fi novel. Can you analyze the narrative arc, pacing, and character motivation to tell me if the protagonist's decision in scene 2 feels earned?
What was checked, without and with the skill
Checked
Without skill
With skill
Focuses editorial critique on story arc and character motivation without outputting Every style review summary headers.
Missed
Passed
case-02 · gemini-3.6-flash · 8/19/2026 · answers are capped and redacted
What's inside
The instructions your model reads when the skill loads.
SKILL.md129 lines2 files
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:
Initial Assessment - Understanding context and document type
Detailed Line Edit - Checking every sentence for compliance
Mechanical Review - Verifying formatting and consistency
This skill should be used when managing the file-based todo tracking system in the todos/ directory. It provides workflows for creating todos, managing status and dependencies, conducting triage, and integrating with slash commands and code review processes.