grammar-checker-guide
Installation
SKILL.md
Grammar Checker Guide
A skill for using grammar and style checking tools to polish academic manuscripts. Covers tool comparison, configuration for scholarly writing, common academic English pitfalls, and workflows for integrating automated checking into the writing process.
Tool Comparison
Overview
| Tool | Best For | Academic Mode? | Privacy | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grammarly | General grammar, clarity | Yes (tone settings) | Cloud-based | Free / Premium |
| LanguageTool | Open-source, privacy | Yes (formal style) | Self-hostable | Free / Premium |
| ProWritingAid | Style depth, reports | Yes (academic style) | Cloud-based | Subscription |
| Writefull | Academic-specific | Designed for academic | Cloud-based | Free / Premium |
| Vale | CLI/CI linting for docs | Configurable rules | Local only | Free (open-source) |