claude-skills-journalism
🥈SilverClaude Code skills for journalism, media, and academia. Enables verification, FOIA requests, data journalism, and academic writing. Benefits journalists, researchers, and media professionals by automating repetitive tasks and enhancing content quality.
12610Updated 3mo ago
Intermediate30min to implementautomation
Saves ~50 min per use
Quick InstallView Source
git clone https://github.com/jamditis/claude-skills-journalism.gitWorks with:
Claude
Overview
About This Skill
Claude skills for journalism is a modular skill collection designed for journalists, researchers, academics, and media professionals working with Claude Code. The toolkit includes thirteen core journalism skills covering AP-style writing, FOIA and OPRA requests, source verification (deepfakes and C2PA detection), fact-checking, interview transcription, story pitches, and newsletter publishing. Additional plugins provide research capabilities like academic writing, web archiving, paywall bypass via Unpaywall, and a curated free API catalog with currency tracking. The collection also includes development toolkits for accessibility, Python data pipelines, ethical web scraping, and security hardening—all designed for small newsroom teams and independent researchers automating repetitive tasks while maintaining editorial standards.
How to Use
Install Claude Code first, then run `/plugin marketplace add jamditis/claude-skills-journalism` followed by `/plugin install pdf-playground@claude-skills-journalism` inside a Claude Code session. Individual skills can be manually installed by copying folders from the plugin directories to `~/.claude/skills/`. Restart Claude Code after installation to enable slash commands and skill access.
Use Cases
Automating FOIA and public records requests with state-specific templates
Verifying sources and detecting deepfakes before publication
Fact-checking claims across multiple databases and archives
Structuring academic papers and managing research workflows
Setup & Installation
Quick Install
No install command available. Check the GitHub repository for manual installation instructions.
Alternative Install (Git Clone)
git clone https://github.com/jamditis/claude-skills-journalismRequirements
- Claude Code or compatible AI agent
- Works with: Claude
Quick Start Guide
1
Install the Skill
Copy the install command above and run it in your terminal.
2
Open Your AI Agent
Launch Claude Code, Cursor, or your preferred AI coding agent.
3
Try It Out
Use the prompt template or examples below to test the skill.
4
Customize
Adapt the skill to your specific use case and workflow.
Usage Examples
Prompt Template
Act as a journalism assistant. Help me draft a FOIA request for [COMPANY] in the [INDUSTRY] sector. Include specific documents I need, such as [DATA] and [DATA]. Ensure the request is legally compliant and persuasive.
Example Output
# FOIA Request Draft **To:** [COMPANY] Legal Department **From:** [YOUR NAME] **Date:** [TODAY'S DATE] **Subject:** Freedom of Information Act Request for [INDUSTRY] Sector Documents Dear [COMPANY] Legal Department, I am writing to request access to the following documents under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA): - All internal communications related to [DATA] from [DATE RANGE]. - Financial records pertaining to [DATA] for the years [YEAR RANGE]. - Any reports or studies conducted on [DATA] within the last [TIME PERIOD]. These documents are crucial for my investigation into [INDUSTRY] practices and their impact on [SPECIFIC TOPIC]. I kindly request that you provide these documents in an electronic format, if available, to expedite the process. Please confirm receipt of this request and provide an estimated timeline for the release of the requested documents. If there are any fees associated with this request, please inform me promptly. Thank you for your attention to this matter. I look forward to your prompt response. Sincerely, [YOUR NAME] [YOUR POSITION] [YOUR CONTACT INFORMATION]
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