Wordsmith — Teach your agent to edit

install

Copy one line. You're edited.

Detects Claude Code, Cursor, Codex, Qoder and more, then writes the skill into the right folder. Add --dry-run to see the plan first.

npx skills add arm-pz/wordsmith

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npx skills add arm-pz/wordsmith does it in one command: detects your agent and writes the skill into the right folder. Add --dry-run to see the plan first.
git clone https://github.com/arm-pz/wordsmith, then copy skills/wordsmith/ into .claude/skills/, .cursor/skills/, .agents/skills/, .qoder/skills/, or wherever your agent loads skills from.
Or paste to your agent: "Install the wordsmith skill from github.com/arm-pz/wordsmith into this project's skills directory, then confirm it loads."

Browse the source: github.com/arm-pz/wordsmith

see it work

The red pen, on paper.

Real shapes of what each command returns. Pick a discipline.

before

~~It is important to note that~~ we ~~have made the decision to move forward with the implementation of~~ the new onboarding process, which we believe ~~at this point in time~~ will likely help to reduce ~~the amount of~~ time it takes for new customers to get started.

after

We've decided to implement the new onboarding process, which we believe will likely reduce how long it takes new customers to get started.

47 → 23 words · 51% shorterargument, evidence & the hedge ("likely") preserved

before

We regret to inform you that your request could not be processed at this time. Please be advised that the matter has been forwarded to the appropriate department for further review.

after, tone: warm, direct

We weren't able to process your request this time. We've passed it to the right team, and we'll follow up as soon as we know more.

same facts, same limitsno invented timelines, no fake enthusiasm

input: launch post excerpt

"Nova is the world's most advanced writing tool. Thousands of companies already use it every day to transform their business. In today's fast-paced digital landscape, it is more important than ever to stay ahead."

findings

high"world's most advanced", "thousands of companies": factual claims with no source. Cite or cut; both are load-bearing.
med"transform their business": vague benefit. Say what actually changes, for whom.
med"In today's fast-paced digital landscape": stock opener carrying zero information. Delete the clause.

ranked by what costs you readersyour article stays untouched until you say edit

the full vocabulary

44 commands, 5 disciplines.

Or skip the commands. Describe the job in plain language and the skill routes it.

Build 7

Blank page to full draft.

brief
outline
draft
develop
compose
continue
finish

Evaluate 9

What's wrong, why it matters, where it is.

critique
audit
diagnose
clarity
voice
structure
audience
accuracy
readability

Refine 8

The red pen, at the depth you ask for.

edit
rewrite
polish
tighten
simplify
smooth
strengthen
proof

Adapt 11

Same content, new reader.

tone
formalize
humanize
shorten
expand
summarize
headline
subject
repurpose
translate
localize

Prepare 9

Ready to publish — honestly.

factcheck
evidence
inclusive
accessibility
consistency
compare
diff
final
release

house rules

What the editor never does.

Preserve meaning

Names, numbers, dates, quotations, hedges and the author's voice survive every edit unless you ask otherwise.

Least intervention

A proof when a proof is enough. Rewrites are deliberate, explained, and never silent.

No invention

No fabricated sources, no claims dressed as verified, no new facts slipped into your prose.

Your agent can produce words at volume, in any tone, at any length, write. Teach it to edit.