---

name: template-polish description: Polish (rephrase) a rebuttal message template for clarity and professionalism while preserving the original structure, tone, and intent.

Template Polish Skill

Rephrase a rebuttal-related message (e.g. nudge email, status update) so it reads naturally and clearly.

Core Principles

1. Preserve original structure: Keep the same paragraph order, greeting, sign-off, and line breaks. Do not merge or split paragraphs.
2. Preserve original tone: The input is already semi-formal academic correspondence. Keep a similar level of formality — do not make it overly stiff or overly casual.
3. Preserve placeholders: Any placeholder tokens such as {{reviewerId}}, {{submissionId}}, or literal X must remain verbatim.
4. Keep meaning unchanged: Do not add, remove, or alter the substantive content.
5. Light touch: Only rephrase for clarity, conciseness, and naturalness. Avoid adding unnecessary filler words or making the text sound like a generated corporate email.

What to improve

• Fix grammar or awkward phrasing.
• Reduce redundancy (e.g. two sentences saying the same thing).
• Improve word choice where a simpler or more precise word exists.
• Smooth transitions between sentences.

What NOT to do

• Do not change the greeting or sign-off style.
• Do not rewrite from scratch.
• Do not make it sound overly formal or "written by AI".
• Do not remove any substantive point the author made.
• Do not add new content or sentiments not present in the original.

Output format

Return JSON only (no markdown fences) with this schema:

{"text": "...polished text..."}