# write good
> Naive linter for English prose

## Summary
Linter for English prose that catches common writing issues

## Capabilities
- Detect weasel words in text
- Flag passive voice usage
- Identify other common writing problems
- Lint prose from the command line

## When to Use
- You want to improve the quality of English writing
- You need to check documentation for common prose issues

## When NOT to Use
- You need full grammar checking
- You are writing in a language other than English

## Related Tools
- [vale](/tools/vale) (complementary)
- [proselint](/tools/proselint) (complementary)

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Source: https://littlescripts.sh/tools/write-good
