grammarly
TLDR
Use Grammarly browser extension
DESCRIPTION
Grammarly is a writing assistant that checks grammar, spelling, punctuation, and style. It's primarily used through browser extensions, desktop applications, and integrations with text editors.
Grammarly provides real-time suggestions as you write, with premium features including tone detection, clarity improvements, and plagiarism checking.
PLATFORMS
- Browser extensions (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge)
- Desktop applications (Windows, macOS)
- Mobile keyboards (iOS, Android)
- Microsoft Office integration
- Google Docs add-on
FEATURES
Free tier:
- Grammar and spelling
- Punctuation
- Conciseness
Premium tier:
- Clarity and engagement
- Word choice
- Tone detection
- Plagiarism detection
- Expert writing assistance
CAVEATS
Subscription required for full features. Sends text to cloud for analysis. Privacy considerations for sensitive documents. No official Linux desktop app.
HISTORY
Grammarly was founded in 2009 by Alex Shevchenko, Max Lytvyn, and Dmytro Lider in Kyiv, Ukraine. It has grown to serve millions of users and became one of the most popular writing assistance tools.
SEE ALSO
languagetool(1), aspell(1), vale(1)


