| name | blog-post-validator |
| description | Validate blog posts for quality, consistency, en-GB spelling, and ScottInk style. Use when reviewing posts before publication. |
| allowed-tools | Read, Grep, Glob |
Blog Post Validator
Perform comprehensive quality checks on blog posts to ensure they meet publication standards.
Quick Start
Validate a post by checking:
- Frontmatter - Has
title,date,published: false - Structure - Hook → Problem → Investigation → Solution → Results
- Voice - First-person, conversational, British English
- Code - Working examples with language identifiers
- Spelling - en-GB (colour, organisation, behaviour)
Critical Checks
Must Have
- ✅ First-person perspective ("I did...", not "One might...")
- ✅ en-GB spelling throughout
- ✅ Code blocks with language identifiers
- ✅ H2 headings only (no H1)
- ✅ Working code examples
Must Not Have
- ❌ Third-person narrative
- ❌ en-US spelling (color, organization)
- ❌ Corporate speak or buzzwords
- ❌ Vague conclusions
Reporting
Provide feedback as:
Overall: [Pass/Needs Changes/Hold]
Issues to Address:
- High priority items
- Medium priority items
Ready to Publish: Yes/No
References
For complete checklists and detailed guidelines: