---
title: "Catch common misspellings in code and docs before review churn with codespell"
description: "Run a fast typo pass across source files and documentation so common misspellings are fixed before they spread through reviews and releases."
verification: "security_reviewed"
source: "https://github.com/codespell-project/codespell"
author: "codespell-project"
publisher_type: "organization"
category:
  - "Code Quality & Review"
framework:
  - "Multi-Framework"
tool_ecosystem:
  github_repo: "codespell-project/codespell"
  github_stars: 2356
---

# Catch common misspellings in code and docs before review churn with codespell

Run a fast typo pass across source files and documentation so common misspellings are fixed before they spread through reviews and releases.

## Prerequisites

Python 3.9+ and the codespell CLI in a checked-out repository or docs tree.

## Installation

Choose whichever fits your setup:

1. Copy this skill folder into your local skills directory.
2. Clone the repo and symlink or copy the skill into your agent workspace.
3. Add the repo as a git submodule if you manage shared skills centrally.
4. Install it through your internal provisioning or packaging workflow.
5. Download the folder directly from GitHub and place it in your skills collection.

Install command or upstream instructions:

```
<p>Install with <code>pip install codespell</code>, run <code>codespell</code> at the repository root for a dry run, and use flags such as <code>-w</code>, <code>-i</code>, <code>-I</code>, or <code>--skip</code> to review and apply safe fixes.</p>
```

## Documentation

- https://github.com/codespell-project/codespell

## Source

- [Agent Skill Exchange](https://agentskillexchange.com/skills/catch-common-misspellings-in-code-and-docs-before-review-churn-with-codespell/)