# Misspell

> Use this skill when the user wants to check for spelling mistakes in source files, fix typos, correct misspelled English words in code.

- Skill: `javimosch/misspell` (Agent Skill)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add javimosch/misspell`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/javimosch/misspell/raw
- Safety review: PASS (external: skill-scanner PASS, skillspector PASS)
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Coding & Dev Tools
- Author: javimosch (https://skillmd.com/u/javimosch)
- Updated: 2026-09-17
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/javimosch/misspell

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# misspell Plugin

Correct commonly misspelled English words in source files.

## Commands

### Check
- `misspell check run` — Check files for misspellings
- `misspell check fix` — Fix misspellings in-place

## Usage Examples
- "Check this directory for spelling mistakes"
- "Fix typos in all my source files"
- "Find spelling errors in the codebase"

## Installation

```bash
go install github.com/client9/misspell/cmd/misspell@latest
```

## Examples

```bash
# Check files
misspell .

# Fix in place
misspell -w .

# Check specific files
misspell src/*.go

# US vs UK spelling
misspell -locale US .
```