skills/polish/SKILL.md
Polish (rephrase) a rebuttal message template for clarity and professionalism while preserving the original structure, tone, and intent.
npx skillsauth add runtsang/rebuttalstudio template-polishInstall this skill globally with one command. Works with Claude Code, Cursor, and Windsurf.
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Rephrase a rebuttal-related message (e.g. nudge email, status update) so it reads naturally and clearly.
{{reviewerId}}, {{submissionId}}, or literal X must remain verbatim.Return JSON only (no markdown fences) with this schema:
{"text": "...polished text..."}
data-ai
Remove AI-generated writing patterns from rebuttal prose to make it sound natural, direct, and authentically human-authored. Use when a Stage 2 refined draft or Stage 4 follow-up response reads too formulaic, robotic, or "GPT-like". Supports academic English.
testing
Condense rebuttal prose into fewer words without changing the original meaning. Use when a response block, paragraph, or selected passage is too long but all technical content, citations, and commitments must stay intact. Supports academic English.
development
Systematic review response strategy guide for RebuttalStudio. Use when developing response strategies for reviewer comments, deciding how to classify concerns, or choosing between Accept/Defend/Clarify/Experiment approaches at any stage of the rebuttal pipeline.
testing
Systematic quality check for a completed rebuttal document before submission. Use after Stage 3 document compilation or after Stage 5 final remarks writing to verify completeness, tone, factual accuracy, and structural integrity. Catches common rebuttal errors before they reach reviewers.