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AP newsroom style for articles and headlines v1.0.0

Use this resource to write or edit news copy following AP style

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  • 390 downloads
  • 112 likes
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Install with the CLI

In a terminal, from the folder you want:

npx --yes palatekit@latest install newsroom-ap-style-editor

With no option, the skill goes to ~/.agents/skills/; add --agent claude-code (or codex, cursor…) to target an agent.

First time: connect the CLI with

npx --yes palatekit@latest login

The agent applies AP writing conventions: numbers, titles, attribution, dates, ledes and headlines. It rewrites your drafts, tightens copy and runs the pre-publication checklist.

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Updated November 2, 2026

Text examples before and after AP style editing

Details

Works in
Install guides
Generates with
Your agent's model
Licence
MIT

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What you get

  • SKILL.md: AP rules, before/after examples and a checklist
  • Rules for numbers, names, dates and attribution
  • Lede and headline patterns
  • Notes on house style

Good fit for

  • Editing a press release or news brief
  • Writing clear present-tense headlines
  • Turning interview notes into an article

Not for

  • Writing in a language other than American English
  • Marketing or promotional copy

Tags

  • journalism
  • ap style
  • editing
  • headlines
  • press release

About

You say

"Edit this press release to AP style and suggest three headlines."

Text examples before and after AP style editing

Skill published by jamditis under the MIT license.

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Prerequisites

You bring
A draft to edit and Your house style, if you have one

How to use it

  1. Paste your draft.
  2. Ask for an AP style edit.
  3. Check the checklist and your outlet's house style.

Content preview

Files

  • LICENSE1.1 KB
  • NOTICE-PALATEKIT.md0.4 KB
  • SKILL.md7.3 KB

Origin and licence

Modified by PalateKit

Author
jamditis
Source
github.com/jamditis/claude-skills-journalism/tree/f0fea787072c174adaa6e4dfa3fa7565f169baad/journalism-core/skills/newsroom-style
Licence
MIT

Notice

Version modifiée de « newsroom-style » (jamditis, MIT) : traduction française et fiche par PalateKit.

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Frequently asked questions

Does it cover every AP rule?

No. It covers the most common ones; check the current AP Stylebook for edge cases.

What if my outlet has its own style guide?

House style wins. Tell the agent before you start.