Pseudo Merge

Q: What is a Claude Code skill and how does the Pseudo Merge skill fit in?

A Claude Code skill is a SKILL.md file that lives under ~/.claude/skills/<name>/ and tells the Claude Code CLI agent how to perform a specific task (instructions, prompts, allowed tools). Skills are auto-discovered at session start. Pseudo Merge is one of 67,000+ skills indexed in the open ClaudSkills catalog, classified under the Content category. Learn more at https://claudskills.com/learn/what-is-skill-md/.

Category: Content · Sub-category: editorial · Last updated: 2026-05-28

lang:python ai:claude

Takes a proofread or apsa-style report file (or any markdown file using **Original:** / **Recommended:** syntax) and rewrites the original source file with git merge conflict markers so the user can accept or reject each suggested edit using VS Code or Positron''s built-in merge conflict UI. Branch names are "original" and "claude-edits". Use when asked to apply edits, insert conflict markers, or set up merge resolution for a copy-edit report. Supports an optional @sec-label argument to restrict markers to one section.

About this skill (catalog notes)

Pseudo Merge includes worked examples; 8 code blocks for direct copy-paste. The SKILL.md runs to about 1,152 words, in the catalog's typical mid-range.

Source: copaper.ai
Original author: brycewang-stanford
Indexed lastmod: 2026-05-28
Catalog position: Content · editorial
Indexed related skills: 10

How Pseudo Merge fits the catalog

Pseudo Merge sits in the Content category under the editorial sub-topic in the ClaudSkills catalog. There are 10 related skills indexed alongside it; comparing a few before installing usually reveals which fits your workflow best.

These notes are auto-generated from features detected in the SKILL.md file and from this catalog's structure — they aren't part of the source repository.

From the source SKILL.md

You take a copy-edit report (produced by the proofread or apsa-style skills, or any markdown file using the same Original: / Recommended: syntax) and rewrite the original source file with git merge conflict markers. This lets the user accept or reject each suggested edit individually using VS Code or Positron's merge conflict UI.

What this skill does

Pseudo Merge is a community-contributed Claude Code skill in the editorial sub-category. It ships as a SKILL.md file that Claude Code auto-discovers under ~/.claude/skills/pseudo-merge/ and loads when your prompt matches the skill's trigger.

When to invoke it: Use when asked to apply edits, insert conflict markers, or set up merge resolution for a copy-edit report. Supports an optional @sec-label argument to restrict markers to one section.

Who uses this skill

The Pseudo Merge Claude Code skill is built for content creators, marketers, copywriters, SEO professionals, and editorial teams. It's part of ClaudSkills (also referred to as Claude Skills or Claude Code Skills) — the open community-curated registry of 85,000+ SKILL.md files for Anthropic's Claude Code agent and the wider Claude ecosystem (Claude API, Claude Agent SDK).

How to install

Free

Manual install (2 steps)

mkdir -p ~/.claude/skills/pseudo-merge
curl -L https://claudskills.com/skills/pseudo-merge/SKILL.md \
  -o ~/.claude/skills/pseudo-merge/SKILL.md

Or just download SKILL.md directly and drop it into ~/.claude/skills/pseudo-merge/. Claude Code auto-discovers it on next session.

Skills live at ~/.claude/skills/pseudo-merge/SKILL.md on macOS/Linux, or %USERPROFILE%\.claude\skills\pseudo-merge\SKILL.md on Windows. See the full install guide for step-by-step instructions.

Pro

One-click install via the desktop app

The ClaudSkills desktop app installs any skill directly into ~/.claude/skills/ with one click — no terminal required. Pro starts at $9/mo or $149 lifetime.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install the Pseudo Merge Claude Code skill?

Install via the ClaudSkills desktop app (one click) or copy SKILL.md from the source repository to ~/.claude/skills/pseudo-merge/SKILL.md and restart Claude Code. Both flows are detailed at claudskills.com/install/.

What does the Pseudo Merge skill do?

Is this skill free to install?

Yes. ClaudSkills is an open registry — every skill keeps its source repository's license, and manual install via copy is free. ClaudSkills Pro ($9/mo, $79/yr, or $149 one-time) adds one-click install via the desktop app and a multi-signal Quality Score.

When should I use the Pseudo Merge skill?

Use Pseudo Merge when your Claude Code task falls under the Content category — specifically in the editorial area. Claude Code auto-discovers installed skills and invokes the right one based on the task description, so you can also ask Claude directly (e.g. "use Pseudo Merge" or describe the task and let Claude pick). Browse related skills at /category/content/.

What is a Claude Code skill and how does the Pseudo Merge skill fit in?

A Claude Code skill is a SKILL.md file that lives under ~/.claude/skills/<name>/ and tells the Claude Code CLI agent how to perform a specific task (instructions, prompts, allowed tools). Skills are auto-discovered at session start. Pseudo Merge is one of 67,000+ skills indexed in the open ClaudSkills catalog, classified under the Content category. Learn more at /learn/what-is-a-claude-skill/.

Attribution & license

Source: https://github.com/brycewang-stanford/Auto-Empirical-Research-Skills/blob/HEAD/skills/22-christopherkenny-skills/skills/pseudo-merge/SKILL.md
Author: brycewang-stanford
Website: https://copaper.ai

Cite this skill

If you reference this skill in a blog post, paper, or documentation, you can cite it as:

APA

brycewang-stanford. (2026). Pseudo Merge [Claude Code skill]. ClaudSkills. https://claudskills.com/skills/pseudo-merge/

BibTeX

@misc{pseudo-merge-2026,
  author    = {brycewang-stanford},
  title     = {Pseudo Merge [Claude Code skill]},
  year      = {2026},
  publisher = {ClaudSkills},
  url       = {https://claudskills.com/skills/pseudo-merge/}
}

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