tomevault-io This skill is for generative work on crude/raw content at $ARGUMENTS - not polishing drafts.
Stop after each stage and have changes reviewed with user.
Note: The developer's raw content captures intent. The agent expands and structures but must preserve the developer's meaning. When uncertain about intent, ask - don't assume.
See
responsibilities.mdfor the full agent/developer ownership matrix.
Extract core ideas (developer leads)
- Read the raw content and identify the key concepts
- List what the developer appears to be saying (don't fix typos yet)
- What is the document's function? (its type and role — e.g., design doc, tutorial, proposal)
- What is the document's goal? (the concrete outcome it exists to produce — e.g., a working implementation, an adopted practice)
- Identify gaps: "You mention X but don't explain Y - should I research this?"
- Confirm understanding with developer before proceeding
Research and expand (agent leads with approval)
- Web search for external concepts if applicable
- Find industry terminology for rough ideas
- Identify related work the developer may want to reference
- Propose expansions - developer approves what to include
- Verify every reference before presenting: fetch URLs, confirm they resolve, confirm the source supports the claim. Do not present unverified links to the developer.
Structure the content (agent leads with approval)
- Determine appropriate document structure (based on template if available)
- Organize ideas into logical sections
- Does the structure serve the document's function and support its goal?
- Create hierarchy (headers, sub-sections)
- Add diagrams or tables where relationships exist
Polish language (agent leads with approval)
- Fix spelling, grammar, terminology
- Expand acronyms on first use
- Ensure consistent usage throughout
- Add links to external references (verify each URL resolves before adding)
Tidy up (agent leads with approval)
- Check with the user where to update the glossary
- Add terms that needed clarification
- Update references with new links
When to Use This vs Other Skills
| Document State | Use |
|---|---|
| Raw notes, bullet points, stream of consciousness | flesh-out |
| Typos, incomplete sentences, but has structure | review-steps |
| Structured but missing sections | flesh-out (or discuss scope first) |
| Complete draft needing polish | review-steps |
| Complete draft needing critical evaluation | strong-edit |
Key Difference from Review
Review improves what exists within its structure. Flesh-out creates structure from raw ideas.
Review a skeleton -> correct but incomplete document. Flesh-out a skeleton -> complete document.
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