proselint

Check text file

$ proselint [document.txt]

$ proselint [*.md]

$ proselint --json [document.txt]

$ proselint --version

$ cat [document.txt] | proselint

proselint [options] files...

proselint is a linter for English prose. It checks for writing issues like clichés, jargon, redundancy, and common errors, helping improve clarity and style.
The tool draws on advice from style guides and editorial best practices, providing actionable suggestions for better writing.

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Output in JSON format.

Configuration file.

Compact output format.

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Clichés, jargon, weasel words, redundancy, sexism, consistency, typography, hedging, archaisms, mixed metaphors, and more.

Style suggestions subjective. May flag intentional usage. English only. Some checks may not apply to all contexts.

proselint was created by Amperser Labs to bring code linting concepts to prose. It aggregates wisdom from editorial style guides into an automated checking tool, useful for writers, documentation, and content review.

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