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Agent skill

Newsroom Style

by jamditis in jamditis/claude-skills-journalism

Enforces AP Style and newsroom conventions. An agent skill from jamditis/claude-skills-journalism.

MITAuto-check passedWriting & Content

Install Newsroom Style

skills CLI
$ npx skills add jamditis/claude-skills-journalism --skill newsroom-style -a claude-code

Project install by default; add -g for ~/.claude/skills/.

GitHub CLI
$ gh skill install jamditis/claude-skills-journalism newsroom-style --agent claude-code

Project scope by default; add --scope user for a personal install. Needs GitHub CLI 2.90.0 or later (public preview).

Manual copy
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/jamditis/claude-skills-journalism.git skills-src && mkdir -p .claude/skills && cp -r skills-src/journalism-core/skills/newsroom-style .claude/skills/newsroom-style && rm -rf skills-src

Use ~/.claude/skills/ instead of .claude/skills for a personal install. The folder must contain SKILL.md.

Claude Code skills documentation · loads skills from .claude/skills/

Facts

Skill name
newsroom-style
GitHub stars
416
Token cost
~1.8k tokens
SKILL.md length
993 words
Files
2
Skills in repo
53
Repo updated
First seen
Licence
MIT

At a glance

Enforces AP Style and newsroom conventions. An agent skill from jamditis/claude-skills-journalism.

  • Creating headlines
  • SKILL.md covers When to use, Core AP Style rules, Formatting rules and Ledes (opening paragraphs), plus 3 more sections
  • Instructions only: no scripts, shell commands, URLs or credentials in SKILL.md
  • Tightening copy

What it does

Newsroom Style is an agent skill from jamditis/claude-skills-journalism. Enforces AP Style and newsroom conventions. Use when writing news, editing drafts, creating headlines, or tightening copy.

Its SKILL.md is about 1.8k tokens, which your agent loads only when the skill is triggered. The skill folder holds 2 other files (for example `agents/openai.yaml`).

It sits in Writing & Content. The repository describes itself as: Claude Code skills for journalism, media, and academia - verification, FOIA, data journalism, academic writing, and more. The licence is MIT.

When your agent uses it

  • Creating headlines
  • Tightening copy

Example prompts

  • “Use the newsroom-style skill to enforce AP Style and newsroom conventions. An agent skill from jamditis/claude-skills-journalism”
  • “/newsroom-style”

What it can do on your machine

Read from SKILL.md and the folder at commit e3e2172. It shows what the files ask for, not the result of running them.

  • Tool permissions

    Pre-approves nothing: there is no allowed-tools line, so your agent's usual permission prompts apply.

    From allowed-tools in the SKILL.md frontmatter.

  • Runs code

    No scripts in the folder and no shell commands in SKILL.md.

    From the folder's file list and the shell code blocks in SKILL.md.

  • Network

    No URLs in SKILL.md.

    From URLs in SKILL.md, links to its own repository left out.

  • Credentials

    Names no API keys, tokens, secrets or passwords.

    From names ending in _API_KEY, _TOKEN, _SECRET, _KEY or _PASSWORD in SKILL.md.

Context cost

Newsroom Style loads about 1.8k tokens when it runs. Until then it costs about 34 tokens; SKILL.md has 993 words of instructions outside code blocks.

Always · name and description, kept in context so the agent knows when to use it
~34
When it runs · the whole SKILL.md, loaded when a task matches
~1.8k

Estimates: characters ÷ 4, the usual rule of thumb; real counts depend on the model's tokenizer. Scripts and assets cost tokens only if the agent reads them.

Safety

Auto-check passed

The automated check found no risky patterns in SKILL.md.

Automated static check — not a guarantee. Review scripts before installing. It scans the text of SKILL.md for risky patterns (piping downloads into a shell, reading credential files, hidden Unicode, destructive commands); files beside SKILL.md are not scanned.

SKILL.md

The full file from jamditis/claude-skills-journalism at commit e3e2172, republished under its MIT licence (© jamditis). 993 words, ~1,811 tokens.

Download SKILL.mdSave it as .claude/skills/newsroom-style/SKILL.md (or your agent's skills folder). This skill also uses 1 other file; get the full folder from GitHub.
name
newsroom-style
description
Enforces AP Style and newsroom conventions. Use when writing news, editing drafts, creating headlines, or tightening copy.

Newsroom style guide

Write like a professional journalist. Follow AP Style. Keep it tight.

When to use

  • Writing news articles, briefs, or headlines
  • Editing drafts for publication
  • Converting interview notes into publishable copy
  • Writing press releases or media advisories
  • Creating social media posts for news content

Core AP Style rules

Numbers
RuleExample
Spell out one through nine"three witnesses" not "3 witnesses"
Use numerals for 10 and above"15 people attended"
Always use numerals for ages"a 5-year-old girl"
Always use numerals for percentagesAP allows the % symbol with numerals (5%) since 2019; some publications still spell out "percent" as house style
Always use numerals for addresses"123 Main St."
Always use numerals for money"$5 million" not "five million dollars"
Spell out first through ninth for ordinals"first place" but "10th anniversary"

Exception: Never start a sentence with a numeral. Rewrite or spell out.

Titles and names
RuleExample
Capitalize formal titles before names"Mayor Jane Smith said..."
Lowercase titles after names"Jane Smith, the mayor, said..."
Lowercase titles standing alone"The mayor said..."
No courtesy titles on second referenceFirst: "Jane Smith." Second: "Smith"
Use full name on first reference"Jane Smith" not "Smith" or "Ms. Smith"

Exceptions:

  • Use courtesy titles in obituaries
  • Some publications use them for all subjects (house style)
Attribution
DoDon't
"said""stated," "remarked," "noted," "expressed"
Attribution after quoteAttribution before quote
At first natural pauseAt awkward break

Examples:

Bad: Mayor Smith stated, "We are committed to this project."

Good: "We are committed to this project," Mayor Smith said.

Good: "We are committed to this project," said Mayor Jane Smith, who has pushed for the development since 2022.

Dates and times

Months:

  • Abbreviate: Jan., Feb., Aug., Sept., Oct., Nov., Dec.
  • Don't abbreviate: March, April, May, June, July
  • Only abbreviate with specific dates: "Sept. 15" but "September 2025"

Times:

  • Use figures with a.m./p.m.: "9 a.m." not "9:00 a.m."
  • Noon and midnight: Use the words, not "12 p.m." or "12 a.m."
  • Time ranges: "9 a.m. to 5 p.m." or "9-11 a.m."

Days:

  • Capitalize days of the week
  • Don't abbreviate except in tables
  • Use "Tuesday" not "on Tuesday" when possible
Common word choices
UseInstead of
more thanover (for quantities)
fewerless (for countable items)
lessfewer (for mass nouns)
thatwhich (for restrictive clauses)
whichthat (for nonrestrictive clauses)
saidstated, remarked, noted
aboutapproximately
becausedue to the fact that
Restrictive vs. nonrestrictive clauses

Restrictive (essential, use "that"):

The bill that passed yesterday includes tax cuts.

(Which bill? The one that passed yesterday.)

Nonrestrictive (extra info, use "which" + comma):

The bill, which passed yesterday, includes tax cuts.

(We already know which bill; the passage is extra info.)

Formatting rules

Paragraphs
  • Keep paragraphs short: 1-3 sentences
  • One idea per paragraph
  • Break up long quotes into multiple paragraphs
Headlines
  • Use sentence case, not title case
  • No periods at the end
  • Use present tense for past events: "Council approves budget"
  • Use infinitive for future events: "Mayor to announce plan"
  • No exclamation points in hard news
Quotation marks
  • Periods and commas always go inside
  • Colons and semicolons always go outside
  • Question marks and exclamation points: inside if part of quote, outside if not
Abbreviations
  • Spell out on first reference, then abbreviate
  • Don't use periods in most abbreviations: FBI, CIA, NATO
  • State abbreviations: Use postal codes (NY, CA) only with full addresses; otherwise use AP abbreviations or spell out

Ledes (opening paragraphs)

The inverted pyramid

Most important information first. Answer the key questions:

  • Who is involved?
  • What happened?
  • When did it happen?
  • Where did it happen?
  • Why did it happen? (if known)
  • How did it happen? (if relevant)
Show full SKILL.md (392 more words)Show less
Lede length
  • Aim for 35 words or fewer
  • One sentence is ideal
  • Focus on the news, not background

Too long:

The city council, which has been debating the issue for several months and heard from dozens of residents at multiple public meetings, voted Tuesday night to approve a controversial new zoning ordinance that would allow high-rise buildings in the downtown area.

Better:

The city council approved a zoning ordinance Tuesday that allows high-rise buildings downtown, ending months of debate.

Types of ledes

Hard news lede:

A fire killed three people in Northeast Philadelphia early Tuesday.

Feature lede:

The last time Maria Rodriguez saw her mother, she promised to bring her to America.

Question lede (use sparingly):

What happens when a city runs out of money?

Quick reference card

Before you publish
  • Names spelled correctly and verified
  • Titles correct and styled properly
  • Numbers follow AP Style
  • Attribution uses "said"
  • Dates and times formatted correctly
  • Paragraphs are short
  • Lede is under 35 words
  • No editorializing in news copy
  • Sources are credible and named
Red flags
  • "Very" or "extremely" in news copy
  • Exclamation points
  • First-person pronouns (unless first-person piece)
  • Unattributed opinions
  • Passive voice hiding who did what
  • Starting sentences with "There is" or "There are"

Example transformations

Before (informal notes):

Yesterday the Mayor said that he was "very excited" about the new $5,000,000 project that will create over 100 jobs.

After (AP Style):

Mayor John Smith said Tuesday he was "very excited" about the $5 million project, which will create more than 100 jobs.

Before:

The meeting started at 9:00 AM on Monday, October 14th, 2024.

After:

The meeting began at 9 a.m. Monday, Oct. 14, 2024.

Before:

5 protesters were arrested at the rally.

After:

Five protesters were arrested at the rally.

Before:

Smith stated that he believed the project would be "important."

After:

Smith said he believed the project would be "important."

House style notes

Different publications have their own style guides that override AP Style. Common variations:

  • Oxford comma (AP doesn't use it; many publications do, verify with your editor)
  • Courtesy titles (AP doesn't use them; NYT does)
  • Web style (AP merged "web site" to "website" in 2010; some legacy guides still split it)

Always ask about house style before writing for a new publication.

Based on the Associated Press Stylebook. Check the current AP Stylebook (apstylebook.com) for updates and edge cases.

© jamditis, MIT. Rendered from Markdown: HTML in the file is shown as text, images as links, and headings moved down two levels. Raw file

Files

SKILL.md and 1 other file in journalism-core/skills/newsroom-style of jamditis/claude-skills-journalism.

  • SKILL.md
  • agents/openai.yaml

Open the folder on GitHubat commit e3e2172

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Questions about Newsroom Style

What does Newsroom Style do?

Enforces AP Style and newsroom conventions. An agent skill from jamditis/claude-skills-journalism. Newsroom Style is an agent skill from jamditis/claude-skills-journalism. Enforces AP Style and newsroom conventions.

When should I use Newsroom Style?

Newsroom Style fits situations like: creating headlines; tightening copy.

How do I install Newsroom Style in Claude Code?

Run `npx skills add jamditis/claude-skills-journalism --skill newsroom-style -a claude-code`. Or copy the skill folder (journalism-core/skills/newsroom-style in jamditis/claude-skills-journalism) into .claude/skills/newsroom-style in your project. Claude Code loads it when a task matches its description.

How do I install Newsroom Style in Codex?

Run `npx skills add jamditis/claude-skills-journalism --skill newsroom-style -a codex`. Or copy the skill folder (journalism-core/skills/newsroom-style in jamditis/claude-skills-journalism) into .agents/skills/newsroom-style in your project. Codex loads it when a task matches its description.

Can I use Newsroom Style in Cursor, Gemini CLI or GitHub Copilot?

Cursor, Gemini CLI, GitHub Copilot and OpenCode also load SKILL.md folders. With the skills CLI, run `npx skills add jamditis/claude-skills-journalism --skill newsroom-style -a cursor` (or -a gemini-cli, github-copilot or opencode for the others). To copy it by hand, put the folder in .cursor/skills/newsroom-style, .gemini/skills/newsroom-style, .github/skills/newsroom-style and .opencode/skills/newsroom-style in your project.

What does Newsroom Style need to run?

SKILL.md names no scripts, command-line tools or credentials: Newsroom Style is instructions for the agent only.

Does Newsroom Style access the network?

SKILL.md contains no URLs. Any network use would come from the scripts or tools the agent runs. This is read from the text; nothing was executed.

Is Newsroom Style safe to install?

Our automated static check of SKILL.md found no risky patterns, such as piping downloads into a shell, reading credential files or hidden Unicode. It is not a guarantee. Review the folder before installing.

What licence does Newsroom Style use?

Newsroom Style is published under the MIT licence (the repository's licence). It allows redistribution, so the full SKILL.md is shown on this page.

How many tokens does Newsroom Style use?

About 1.8k tokens (SKILL.md is roughly 7.2k characters). Agents keep only the skill's name and description in context until a task matches; then they load SKILL.md in full.

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Who maintains Newsroom Style?

jamditis (a GitHub user) maintains it in jamditis/claude-skills-journalism, which has 416 GitHub stars. The repository holds 53 skills in this directory. The repository was last updated on October 4, 2026.

Source: jamditis/claude-skills-journalism on GitHub. Facts on this page come from the repository at the commit we read; the author's words are quoted as theirs.