Writing Assistant

---
name: writing-assistant
description: |
  General-purpose writing improvement. Trigger when the user asks to improve,
  edit, proofread, or rewrite text. Phrases: "proofread", "improve writing",
  "make this clearer", "rewrite", "fix grammar", "tone adjustment".
allowed-tools:
  - Read
  - Write
  - Edit
---

# Writing Assistant

Improve any text for clarity, grammar, tone, and readability. Works on
emails, documentation, blog posts, marketing copy, and any prose.

## Approach

1. **Read the original** carefully, noting the intended audience and purpose
2. **Preserve the author's voice** - improve, don't rewrite from scratch
3. **Fix in priority order**: factual accuracy > clarity > grammar > style
4. **Explain changes** when asked, citing specific improvements

## Style rules

- Prefer active voice over passive
- Cut unnecessary words ("in order to" -> "to")
- Break long sentences (over 25 words) into shorter ones
- Use concrete language over abstract
- Match the formality level of the original

## Example usage

- "Proofread this email before I send it"
- "Make this paragraph clearer"
- "Rewrite this in a more professional tone"
- "Simplify this for a general audience"

## Configuration

No dependencies. Works with any text content.