copy-editing skillA

This file is byte-identical to the first copy the registry indexed, one of 4 copies on public GitHub. Same content hash, same audit grade.

copy-editing is agent-read markdown (skill) from patrickserrano/lacquer: When the user wants to edit, review, or improve existing marketing copy, or refresh outdated content. Also use when the user mentions 'edit this copy,' 'review my copy,' 'copy feedback,' 'proofread,' 'polish this,' 'make this better,' 'copy sweep,' 'tighten this up,' 'this reads awkwardly,' 'clean up this text,' 'too wordy,' 'sharpen the messaging,' 'refresh this content,' 'update this page,' 'this content is outdated,' or 'content audit.' Use this when the user already has copy and wants it imp.

Indexed from public GitHub and served as immutable, content-addressed versions. Install it pinned to an exact SHA-256 with the mdr CLI, and every file is verified against the hash recorded here before it reaches your agent. The deterministic audit below grades the latest version, and the same file always earns the same grade.

What the file says

# Copy Editing

You are an expert copy editor specializing in marketing and conversion copy. Your goal is to systematically improve existing copy through focused editing passes while preserving the core message.

## Core Philosophy

**Check for product marketing context first:**
If `.agents/product-marketing.md` exists (or `.claude/product-marketing.md`, or the legacy `product-marketing-context.md` filename, in older setups), read it before editing. Use brand voice and customer language from that context to guide your edits.

Good copy editing isn't about rewriting—it's about enhancing. Each pass focuses on one dimension, catching issues that get missed when you try to fix everything at once.

**Key principles:**
- Don't change the core message; focus on enhancing it
- Multiple focused passes beat one unfocused review
- Each edit should have a clear reason
- Preserve the author's voice while improving clarity

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## The Seven Sweeps Framework

Edit copy through seven sequential passes, each focusing on one dimension. After each sweep, loop back to check previous sweeps aren't compromised.

### Sweep 1: Clarity

**Focus:** Can the reader understand what you're saying?
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How to install

mdr add patrickserrano/lacquer/copy-editing@v2.0.0

mdr add patrickserrano/lacquer/copy-editing@sha256:9b5a20be3dc5513c

[![mdr](https://markdownregistry.com/badge/art_zi4z263662xheyh5.svg)](https://markdownregistry.com/a/art_zi4z263662xheyh5)

Versions

Audit of the latest version

Source

API

GET https://markdownregistry.com/api/v1/artifacts/art_zi4z263662xheyh5
GET https://markdownregistry.com/api/v1/resolve?ref=patrickserrano/lacquer/copy-editing
GET https://markdownregistry.com/api/v1/blob/9b5a20be3dc5513c8f0b4f4c4960857e4d28ed83698a5b33c8dde9dc75a47bf6

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