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A specialized skill for the manuscript-editor agent covering developmental editing.
Install Developmental Editing
$ npx skills add revfactory/harness-100 --skill developmental-editing -a claude-codeProject install by default; add -g for ~/.claude/skills/.
$ gh skill install revfactory/harness-100 developmental-editing --agent claude-codeProject scope by default; add --scope user for a personal install. Needs GitHub CLI 2.90.0 or later (public preview).
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/revfactory/harness-100.git skills-src && mkdir -p .claude/skills && cp -r skills-src/en/11-book-publishing/.claude/skills/developmental-editing .claude/skills/developmental-editing && rm -rf skills-srcUse ~/.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/
Install the "developmental-editing" agent skill from https://github.com/revfactory/harness-100/tree/main/en/11-book-publishing/.claude/skills/developmental-editing into .claude/skills/developmental-editing/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "developmental-editing", then confirm the skill loads.Claude Code copies the folder itself, the same result as the manual copy. Check what it changed before you commit it.
$skill-installer install https://github.com/revfactory/harness-100/tree/main/en/11-book-publishing/.claude/skills/developmental-editingType this inside Codex. $skill-installer <name> installs a curated skill from openai/skills. The installer writes to $CODEX_HOME/skills (default ~/.codex/skills). Restart Codex if the skill does not show up.
$ npx skills add revfactory/harness-100 --skill developmental-editing -a codexProject install goes to .agents/skills/; add -g for ~/.codex/skills/.
$ gh skill install revfactory/harness-100 developmental-editing --agent codexProject scope by default (.agents/skills/); add --scope user for a personal install.
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/revfactory/harness-100.git skills-src && mkdir -p .agents/skills && cp -r skills-src/en/11-book-publishing/.claude/skills/developmental-editing .agents/skills/developmental-editing && rm -rf skills-srcUse ~/.agents/skills/ instead of .agents/skills for a personal install.
Codex skills documentation · loads skills from .agents/skills/
Install the "developmental-editing" agent skill from https://github.com/revfactory/harness-100/tree/main/en/11-book-publishing/.claude/skills/developmental-editing into .agents/skills/developmental-editing/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "developmental-editing", then confirm the skill loads.Codex copies the folder itself, the same result as the manual copy. Check what it changed before you commit it.
$ npx skills add revfactory/harness-100 --skill developmental-editing -a cursorProject install goes to .agents/skills/; add -g for ~/.cursor/skills/.
$ gh skill install revfactory/harness-100 developmental-editing --agent cursorProject scope by default (.agents/skills/); add --scope user for a personal install.
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/revfactory/harness-100.git skills-src && mkdir -p .cursor/skills && cp -r skills-src/en/11-book-publishing/.claude/skills/developmental-editing .cursor/skills/developmental-editing && rm -rf skills-srcUse ~/.cursor/skills/ instead of .cursor/skills for a personal install.
Cursor skills documentation · loads skills from .cursor/skills/, .agents/skills/, .claude/skills/, .codex/skills/
Install the "developmental-editing" agent skill from https://github.com/revfactory/harness-100/tree/main/en/11-book-publishing/.claude/skills/developmental-editing into .cursor/skills/developmental-editing/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "developmental-editing", then confirm the skill loads.Cursor copies the folder itself, the same result as the manual copy. Check what it changed before you commit it.
$ gemini skills install https://github.com/revfactory/harness-100.git --path en/11-book-publishing/.claude/skills/developmental-editing--scope user (default) or --scope workspace; --path is the subfolder of the repo that holds the skill; --consent skips the security confirmation prompt.
$ npx skills add revfactory/harness-100 --skill developmental-editing -a gemini-cliProject install goes to .agents/skills/; add -g for ~/.gemini/skills/.
$ gh skill install revfactory/harness-100 developmental-editing --agent gemini-cliProject scope by default (.agents/skills/); add --scope user for a personal install.
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/revfactory/harness-100.git skills-src && mkdir -p .gemini/skills && cp -r skills-src/en/11-book-publishing/.claude/skills/developmental-editing .gemini/skills/developmental-editing && rm -rf skills-srcUse ~/.gemini/skills/ instead of .gemini/skills for a personal install, then run /skills reload.
Gemini CLI skills documentation · loads skills from .gemini/skills/, .agents/skills/
Install the "developmental-editing" agent skill from https://github.com/revfactory/harness-100/tree/main/en/11-book-publishing/.claude/skills/developmental-editing into .gemini/skills/developmental-editing/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "developmental-editing", then confirm the skill loads.Gemini CLI copies the folder itself, the same result as the manual copy. Check what it changed before you commit it.
$ gh skill install revfactory/harness-100 developmental-editingInstalls for Copilot at project scope by default; add --scope user for a personal install. Preview a skill first with gh skill preview. Needs GitHub CLI 2.90.0 or later (public preview).
$ npx skills add revfactory/harness-100 --skill developmental-editing -a github-copilotProject install goes to .agents/skills/; add -g for ~/.copilot/skills/.
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/revfactory/harness-100.git skills-src && mkdir -p .github/skills && cp -r skills-src/en/11-book-publishing/.claude/skills/developmental-editing .github/skills/developmental-editing && rm -rf skills-srcUse ~/.copilot/skills/ instead of .github/skills for a personal install. Commit .github/skills so cloud agent and code review can use it.
GitHub Copilot skills documentation · loads skills from .github/skills/, .claude/skills/, .agents/skills/
Install the "developmental-editing" agent skill from https://github.com/revfactory/harness-100/tree/main/en/11-book-publishing/.claude/skills/developmental-editing into .github/skills/developmental-editing/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "developmental-editing", then confirm the skill loads.GitHub Copilot copies the folder itself, the same result as the manual copy. Check what it changed before you commit it.
$ npx skills add revfactory/harness-100 --skill developmental-editing -a opencodeOpenCode documents no install command of its own. Project install goes to .agents/skills/; add -g for ~/.config/opencode/skills/.
$ gh skill install revfactory/harness-100 developmental-editing --agent opencodeProject scope by default (.agents/skills/); add --scope user for a personal install.
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/revfactory/harness-100.git skills-src && mkdir -p .opencode/skills && cp -r skills-src/en/11-book-publishing/.claude/skills/developmental-editing .opencode/skills/developmental-editing && rm -rf skills-srcUse ~/.config/opencode/skills/ instead of .opencode/skills for a personal install.
OpenCode skills documentation · loads skills from .opencode/skills/, .claude/skills/, .agents/skills/
Install the "developmental-editing" agent skill from https://github.com/revfactory/harness-100/tree/main/en/11-book-publishing/.claude/skills/developmental-editing into .opencode/skills/developmental-editing/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "developmental-editing", then confirm the skill loads.OpenCode copies the folder itself, the same result as the manual copy. Check what it changed before you commit it.
Facts
- Skill name
developmental-editing- GitHub stars
- 1.3k
- Token cost
- ~1.5k tokens
- SKILL.md length
- 561 words
- Files
- 1
- Skills in repo
- 464
- Repo updated
- First seen
- Licence
- Apache-2.0
At a glance
A specialized skill for the manuscript-editor agent covering developmental editing.
- Works in 12 steps: What is the reason this book must exist? → What changes for the reader after… → Does the first page grab the reader? → …
- Manuscript editing
- SKILL.md covers Why Developmental Editing, Manuscript Structure…, Genre-Specific Editing Standards and Pacing Analysis Tools, plus 2 more sections
- Instructions only: no scripts, shell commands, URLs or credentials in SKILL.md
What it does
Developmental Editing is an agent skill from revfactory/harness-100. A specialized skill for the manuscript-editor agent covering developmental editing. Provides manuscript structure analysis, narrative arc diagnostics, character arc design, pacing adjustment, and genre-specific editing standards. Use for 'manuscript editing,' 'structural editing,' 'narrative analysis,' 'manuscript feedback,' and similar topics.
Its SKILL.md is about 1.5k tokens, which your agent loads only when the skill is triggered. It is a single SKILL.md file with no bundled scripts.
It sits in Writing & Content. The licence is Apache-2.0.
When your agent uses it
- Manuscript editing
- Structural editing
- Narrative analysis
- Manuscript feedback
Example prompts
- “manuscript editing,”
- “structural editing,”
- “narrative analysis,”
- “/developmental-editing”
Workflow steps
12 steps, taken from the first numbered list in SKILL.md.
- What is the reason this book must exist?
- What changes for the reader after reading this book?
- Does the first page grab the reader?
- Does each chapter contribute to the whole? Are there any chapters that could be removed?
- Which is the weakest chapter?
- Where will readers drop off?
- Is the core message being repeatedly reinforced?
- Are there enough case studies/stories?
- Is the vocabulary appropriate for the reader level?
- Is the ending satisfying?
- (Fiction) Does the protagonist change?
- (Fiction) Is there conflict in every chapter?
What it can do on your machine
Read from SKILL.md and the folder at commit 8e8d35c. 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
Developmental Editing loads about 1.5k tokens when it runs. Until then it costs about 92 tokens; SKILL.md has 561 words of instructions outside code blocks.
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 revfactory/harness-100 at commit 8e8d35c, republished under its Apache-2.0 licence (© revfactory). 561 words, ~1,492 tokens.
Download SKILL.mdSave it as
.claude/skills/developmental-editing/SKILL.md (or your agent's skills folder).- name
- developmental-editing
- description
- A specialized skill for the manuscript-editor agent covering developmental editing. Provides manuscript structure analysis, narrative arc diagnostics, character arc design, pacing adjustment, and genre-specific editing standards. Use for 'manuscript editing,' 'structural editing,' 'narrative analysis,' 'manuscript feedback,' and similar topics.
Developmental Editing — Developmental Editing Methodology
Specialized editing knowledge used by the manuscript-editor agent when structurally editing manuscripts.
Why Developmental Editing
Proofreading (spelling/grammar) is only 10% of editing. Developmental editing diagnoses and improves the manuscript's structure, narrative, characters, and pacing — the core work that determines a book's quality.
Manuscript Structure Diagnostics: SPINE Check
| Element | Check Item | Diagnostic Question |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | Overall structure | Does the table of contents create a logical flow? Does each chapter contribute to the whole? |
| Pacing | Pacing | Are there sagging sections? Is the climax timing appropriate? |
| Intention | Intent | Is the author's core message clear? |
| Narrative | Narrative/Logic | (Fiction) Is the narrative arc complete? (Non-fiction) Is the argumentation solid? |
| Engagement | Reader engagement | Does the reader want to keep reading? Is the first chapter compelling? |
Genre-Specific Editing Standards
Business/Self-Help
| Editing Criterion | Ideal State | Common Problem |
|---|---|---|
| Core Message | Summarizable in one sentence | Multiple topics scattered randomly |
| Structure | Problem->Cause->Solution->Action or framework-centered | Anecdote listing with no system |
| Case Studies | At least 1 concrete case per chapter | Theory only, no cases |
| Actionability | Reader can take immediate action | Only abstract advice listed |
| First Chapter | Directly targets reader's pain/desire | Starts with author self-introduction |
Fiction
| Editing Criterion | Ideal State | Common Problem |
|---|---|---|
| Opening | Tension/curiosity from the first page | Starts with scenery description or setting explanation |
| Characters | Protagonist has deficiency + desire + change | Flat, no change |
| Conflict | Conflict or tension in every chapter | Events listed without conflict |
| Dialogue | Unique speech patterns per character | All characters speak the same way |
| Ending | Emotional satisfaction + narrative resolution | Abrupt conclusion |
Essay
| Editing Criterion | Ideal State | Common Problem |
|---|---|---|
| Unique Perspective | Author's distinctive viewpoint emerges | Generic observations anyone could make |
| Sensory Description | Concrete scenes, sensory details | Abstract emotional statements |
| Structure | Flow and thematic connections between essays | Random arrangement |
| Depth | Reflection beyond the surface | Diary-level recording |
Pacing Analysis Tools
Chapter Energy Mapping
Rate each chapter's energy level 1-10 and map:
Energy
10| *
8| * *
6| * * * *
4|* * * *
2| *
+------------------------- Chapter
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10Pacing Problem Diagnosis
| Pattern | Problem | Solution |
|---|---|---|
| Constantly high (8,9,8,9,8) | Reader fatigue, emotional numbness | Insert relaxation chapters |
| Constantly low (3,4,3,2,3) | Boredom, drop-off | Add conflict/crisis, merge chapters |
| Low first chapter (2) | Reader never starts | Move a powerful mid-section scene forward |
| Low ending (3) | Anti-climax | Redesign the ending |
| Midpoint slump (7,8,3,3,3,8) | Mid-section drop-off | Insert "midpoint reversal" |
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Editing Feedback Writing
3-Tier Editing Notes
| Tier | Scope | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Macro | Overall structure | "Swapping chapters 3 and 5 would improve logical flow" |
| Medium | Chapter/section level | "The latter half of this chapter drags. Keep only 1 core case study" |
| Micro | Sentence/paragraph | "This metaphor obscures the core message" |
Editing Report Format
## Editing Report
### Overall Assessment Summary
[2-3 strengths + 2-3 key improvements]
### Structural Feedback (Macro)
[Overall structure opinions, chapter reordering suggestions, etc.]
### Chapter-by-Chapter Feedback (Medium)
#### Chapter 1: [Title]
- Strengths: [Specific]
- Improvements: [Specific + suggestion]
- Energy Level: [1-10]
#### Chapter 2: ...
### Style/Tone Feedback
[Consistency, reader-level appropriateness, genre fit]
### Priority Revisions (TOP 5)
1. [Most important revision]
2. ...
### Words of Encouragement
[Positive closing for the author]Editor's 20 Key Questions
- What is the reason this book must exist?
- What changes for the reader after reading this book?
- Does the first page grab the reader?
- Does each chapter contribute to the whole? Are there any chapters that could be removed?
- Which is the weakest chapter?
- Where will readers drop off?
- Is the core message being repeatedly reinforced?
- Are there enough case studies/stories?
- Is the vocabulary appropriate for the reader level?
- Is the ending satisfying?
- (Fiction) Does the protagonist change?
- (Fiction) Is there conflict in every chapter?
- (Non-fiction) Is the argumentation watertight?
- (Non-fiction) Have counterarguments been addressed?
- Does the title accurately reflect the content?
- Does the subtitle complement the title?
- Can the book's flow be grasped from the table of contents alone?
- Is there unnecessary repetition?
- Is the tone consistent?
- What differentiates this book from its competitors?
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Files
Just SKILL.md in en/11-book-publishing/.claude/skills/developmental-editing of revfactory/harness-100.
Open the folder on GitHubat commit 8e8d35c
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Questions about Developmental Editing
What does Developmental Editing do?
A specialized skill for the manuscript-editor agent covering developmental editing. Developmental Editing is an agent skill from revfactory/harness-100. A specialized skill for the manuscript-editor agent covering developmental editing.
When should I use Developmental Editing?
Developmental Editing fits situations like: manuscript editing; structural editing; narrative analysis; manuscript feedback.
How do I install Developmental Editing in Claude Code?
Run `npx skills add revfactory/harness-100 --skill developmental-editing -a claude-code`. Or copy the skill folder (en/11-book-publishing/.claude/skills/developmental-editing in revfactory/harness-100) into .claude/skills/developmental-editing in your project. Claude Code loads it when a task matches its description.
How do I install Developmental Editing in Codex?
Run `npx skills add revfactory/harness-100 --skill developmental-editing -a codex`. Or copy the skill folder (en/11-book-publishing/.claude/skills/developmental-editing in revfactory/harness-100) into .agents/skills/developmental-editing in your project. Codex loads it when a task matches its description.
Can I use Developmental Editing 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 revfactory/harness-100 --skill developmental-editing -a cursor` (or -a gemini-cli, github-copilot or opencode for the others). To copy it by hand, put the folder in .cursor/skills/developmental-editing, .gemini/skills/developmental-editing, .github/skills/developmental-editing and .opencode/skills/developmental-editing in your project.
What does Developmental Editing need to run?
SKILL.md names no scripts, command-line tools or credentials: Developmental Editing is instructions for the agent only.
Does Developmental Editing 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 Developmental Editing 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 Developmental Editing use?
Developmental Editing is published under the Apache-2.0 licence (the repository's licence). It allows redistribution, so the full SKILL.md is shown on this page.
How many tokens does Developmental Editing use?
About 1.5k tokens (SKILL.md is roughly 6k characters). Agents keep only the skill's name and description in context until a task matches; then they load SKILL.md in full.
What are the alternatives to Developmental Editing?
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Who maintains Developmental Editing?
revfactory (a GitHub user) maintains it in revfactory/harness-100, which has 1,290 GitHub stars. The repository holds 464 skills in this directory. The repository was last updated on March 22, 2026.
Source: revfactory/harness-100 on GitHub. Facts on this page come from the repository at the commit we read; the author's words are quoted as theirs.