Observe Before Editing
Analyzes document context and identifies potential editing impacts before applying changes, minimizing unintended consequences.
Install on your platform
We auto-selected Claude Code based on this skill’s supported platforms.
Run in terminal (recommended)
claude mcp add observe-before-editing npx -- -y @trustedskills/observe-before-editing
Or manually add to ~/.claude/settings.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"observe-before-editing": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@trustedskills/observe-before-editing"
]
}
}
}Requires Claude Code (claude CLI). Run claude --version to verify your install.
About This Skill
What it does
This skill allows an AI agent to analyze a text passage before making edits, ensuring changes align with the intended meaning and style. It first observes the existing content, identifies key elements like tone and structure, then proceeds with editing based on that understanding. This helps prevent unintended consequences or alterations in the original message.
When to use it
- Rewriting articles: Before rewriting an article for clarity or SEO, ensure the agent understands the original intent.
- Summarizing long documents: Have the agent observe a document before generating a summary to accurately capture its core themes.
- Translating text: Use this skill prior to translation to preserve nuance and context in the target language.
- Generating creative content: Before creating a poem or story, have the AI analyze existing examples for style and structure.
Key capabilities
- Text observation & analysis
- Identification of key elements (tone, structure)
- Context-aware editing
- Preservation of original meaning
Example prompts
- "Observe this paragraph before rewriting it to be more concise."
- "Analyze the following article and then summarize its main points."
- "Before translating this document, observe its tone and style."
Tips & gotchas
The skill's effectiveness depends on the quality of the initial text. Providing clear instructions about the desired outcome will improve results.
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