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write good

Naive linter for English prose

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Description

write-good is a naive linter for English prose. It checks for common writing issues such as weasel words, passive voice, and other problematic patterns that can weaken your writing. It helps improve the clarity and directness of English text.

AI 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

Use When

  • You want to improve the quality of English writing
  • You need to check documentation for common prose issues

Avoid When

  • x You need full grammar checking
  • x You are writing in a language other than English

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