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Write and structure academic papers, theses, and research documents. Trigger on phrases like "academic writing", "scholarly writing", "research paper", "thesis writing", "academic paper structure".

Analyse a project's source code and generate a simply-annotate database file with LLM-created annotations categorised by tag: `defun` for functions and large syntactical blocks, `line` for smaller sub-blocks. File-wide narrative lives in a sibling `.org` overview file, not in an overlay. Use this skill when the user asks to annotate a project, generate code descriptions, or create a simply-annotate database for a codebase. Trigger on phrases like "annotate this project", "generate annotations", "describe this codebase", "create annotations for", or "annotate the source".

Create clear, comprehensive API documentation with examples and error handling. Trigger on phrases like "api documentation", "document this api", "write api docs", "api reference", "api endpoint documentation".

Write an Emacs blog post in James Dyer's voice for www.emacs.dyerdwelling.family. Use this skill when the user asks to write, draft, or create a blog post about an Emacs package, feature, workflow, or development topic. Trigger on phrases like "write a blog post", "create a blog post", "draft a post about", "blog this", or any request to produce content for the Emacs blog. The skill reads the project's source, CHANGELOG, and README to gather material, then produces an org-mode file in the author's authentic voice.

Generate and develop creative ideas through structured brainstorming. Trigger on phrases like "brainstorming", "brainstorm", "idea generation", "creative thinking", "brainstorm ideas".

Expert code refactoring and optimization with analysis, improvements, and documentation. Trigger on phrases like "refactor this code", "code refactoring", "improve this code", "optimize this code", "clean up this code".

Expert code review with actionable feedback on bugs, security, performance, and maintainability. Trigger on phrases like "code review", "review this code", "audit this code", "review my PR", "code quality check".

Evaluate arguments, identify logical fallacies, and strengthen reasoning. Trigger on phrases like "critical thinking", "analyze this argument", "logical fallacies", "evaluate this reasoning", "fallacy check".

Interpret and extract insights from data with statistical rigor. Trigger on phrases like "data analysis", "analyze this data", "statistical analysis", "interpret these results", "data insights".

Database design, optimization, and query construction across SQL databases. Trigger on phrases like "database help", "sql help", "database design", "sql query", "database optimization", "postgresql help".

Analyze options, evaluate trade-offs, and make informed decisions. Trigger on phrases like "decision making", "decision support", "analyze options", "pros and cons", "help me decide".

Human-centered design thinking guidance through empathy, ideation, prototyping, and testing. Trigger on phrases like "design thinking", "design thinking process", "human-centered design", "user research", "design sprint".

Master Emacs Dired for efficient file management and batch operations. Trigger on phrases like "dired", "file management in emacs", "dired power user", "emacs file manager", "dired tricks".

Professional editing and proofreading while preserving the author's voice. Trigger on phrases like "edit this text", "proofread", "copy editing", "check my writing", "grammar check".

Debug Emacs Lisp code systematically using edebug, debug-on-error, and trace. Trigger on phrases like "debug elisp", "elisp debugging", "debug emacs lisp", "elisp error", "edebug help".

Assist with Emacs Lisp (elisp) development, debugging, and parenthesis matching. Use this skill when the user is writing, editing, or debugging elisp code, struggling with unbalanced parentheses, or needs help with elisp development workflows. Trigger on phrases like "debug my elisp", "unbalanced parentheses", "paren matching", "elisp debugging", or any request involving writing or fixing Emacs Lisp code.

Manage and organize Emacs Lisp projects with proper structure, dependencies, and testing. Trigger on phrases like "elisp project", "emacs package project", "elisp project management", "organize elisp code", "elisp project structure".

Review Emacs Lisp (elisp) packages for bugs, style/convention violations, and optimisation opportunities. Use this skill whenever the user asks to review, audit, check, or analyse an elisp or Emacs Lisp package, file, or set of files. Trigger on phrases like "review my package", "check my elisp", "audit this emacs package", "look for bugs in my lisp", "optimise my elisp", or any time the user shares .el files and wants feedback. Always use this skill when .el files are involved and improvement is the goal — even if the user just says "what do you think of this?" about an elisp file.

Use Emacs for academic writing, research, and publication preparation with Org-mode and LaTeX. Trigger on phrases like "academic writing in emacs", "emacs academic workflow", "research in emacs", "org-mode thesis", "emacs latex writing".

Review Emacs blog posts for technical accuracy, naming conventions, and correct Emacs idioms. Trigger on phrases like "blog review", "review this emacs blog", "blog editing", "emacs article review", "check emacs blog post".

Optimize your Emacs setup with modern configuration best practices. Trigger on phrases like "emacs configuration", "configure emacs", "setup emacs", "emacs init file", "emacs config help".

Use Git version control in Emacs with Magit, Forge, and related tools. Trigger on phrases like "git in emacs", "magit help", "emacs version control", "magit workflow", "emacs git setup".

Write, understand, and debug Emacs Lisp code and configurations. Trigger on phrases like "emacs lisp help", "elisp help", "write elisp", "elisp debugging", "emacs configuration help".

Brainstorm innovative new features and improvements for Emacs Lisp packages. Trigger on phrases like "package brainstorming", "emacs package ideas", "brainstorm emacs features", "new emacs package", "improve emacs package".

Git and version control guidance from basic commands to complex workflows. Trigger on phrases like "git help", "version control", "git workflow", "git troubleshooting", "git tips".

Create, edit, and use Emacs keyboard macros for text transformation and automation. Trigger on phrases like "keyboard macros", "kmacro", "emacs macros", "record macro", "emacs automation".

Help understand complex topics and develop new skills through effective teaching strategies. Trigger on phrases like "learning help", "explain concept", "teach me", "learning coach", "help me understand".

Develop Emacs major modes for language support and specialized editing. Trigger on phrases like "major mode development", "create a major mode", "emacs mode developer", "syntax highlighting emacs", "new emacs major mode".

Structure productive discussions and decision-making processes. Trigger on phrases like "meeting facilitation", "meeting structure", "discussion facilitation", "run a meeting", "meeting agenda".

Configure Emacs as an effective IDE for multiple programming languages. Trigger on phrases like "emacs development environment", "multi-language emacs", "lsp in emacs", "eglot setup", "emacs ide configuration".

Leverage Org-mode for productivity, task management, note-taking, and project management. Trigger on phrases like "org-mode workflow", "org-mode help", "org-mode setup", "org-mode configuration", "org-agenda", "org-capture".

Create and maintain high-quality Emacs packages for MELPA/ELPA submission. Trigger on phrases like "emacs package development", "create emacs package", "package developer", "melpa submission", "emacs package structure".

Python programming expert with deep knowledge of modern and legacy Python. Trigger on phrases like "python help", "python code", "write python", "python debugging", "python best practices".

Write an r/emacs Reddit post in James Dyer's voice for announcing or discussing an Emacs package. Use this skill when the user asks to write a Reddit post, draft a Reddit announcement, or create an r/emacs post. Trigger on phrases like "write a reddit post", "reddit announcement", "post to r/emacs", "draft for reddit", or any request to produce content for Reddit about an Emacs package. The skill reads the project's source, CHANGELOG, and README to gather material, then produces a concise Reddit-ready markdown post.

Communicate software changes effectively with categorized release notes. Trigger on phrases like "release notes", "changelog", "write release notes", "version announcement", "software changelog".

Organize information, evaluate sources, and synthesize findings on any topic. Trigger on phrases like "research assistance", "research this topic", "literature review", "synthesize findings", "source evaluation".

Narrative structure, character development, and engaging writing coach. Trigger on phrases like "storytelling", "creative writing", "narrative structure", "character development", "story coach".

Manage and troubleshoot computer systems with security-first practices. Trigger on phrases like "system administration", "system admin", "linux admin", "server management", "troubleshoot system".

Create clear, concise, and accessible technical documentation. Trigger on phrases like "technical writing", "write documentation", "technical communication", "document this feature", "technical document".

Create clear, user-friendly documentation for software and products. Trigger on phrases like "user guide", "documentation", "write user guide", "user manual", "getting started guide".