Is it safe to use on original legal files?

The skill follows a strict safety protocol requiring a backup of the original DOCX to be created before any modifications occur, ensuring no data loss during the XML manipulation process.

Can it apply multiple formatting styles to the same sentence?

Yes, it employs a sequential left-to-right processing method that re-scans XML runs after each split, allowing it to apply different styles (like italics followed by small caps) within a single paragraph.

How does this skill handle complex Word document structures?

It uses a specialized run-splitting approach via lxml to isolate specific text segments within XML tags, ensuring formatting is applied only to target characters without corrupting the surrounding document structure.

Does it support non-breaking spaces common in legal documents?

Yes, the skill includes specialized logic and regex patterns to identify and handle \xa0 (NBSP) variants, preventing the silent search failures that often occur with standard string matching.

Bluebook Citation Audit & Correction

Name: Bluebook Citation Audit & Correction
Author: edwinhu

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Content Management

Applies precise Bluebook legal citation formatting and structural corrections to DOCX files using advanced XML manipulation.

This skill automates the critical correction phase of a Bluebook audit workflow, programmatically updating Microsoft Word documents to adhere to rigorous legal citation standards. It performs sophisticated XML tasks such as run-splitting for granular formatting (e.g., applying small caps to specific titles within a sentence), resolving cross-reference placeholders, and correcting italicization spillover. By directly manipulating the underlying lxml structure of DOCX files, it handles technical edge cases like non-breaking space (NBSP) variants and footnote reference bugs that manual editing often overlooks, ensuring document integrity through mandatory backups and read-back verification.

Key Features

01Footnote reference and cross-reference resolution

02Automated Bluebook styling (Small Caps, Italics, Id. chains)

03Robust handling of non-breaking spaces (NBSP) and character variants

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05Granular XML run-splitting for precise inline formatting

06Mandatory verification protocols and document backups

Use Cases

01Automating batch corrections for complex DOCX formatting inconsistencies

02Finalizing document audits where manual formatting is prone to silent failures

03Standardizing legal citations in law review manuscripts and legal briefs

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add edwinhu/workflows audit-correct

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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