Repository layout (apps/console)

This skill targets the Console app at apps/console in appwrite/appwrite; paths are relative to it. Path mapping from the upstream appwrite/website skills:

Also apply the unslop skill to all user-facing prose.

Blog Review

How to run a review

When asked to review a blog post, read the file at src/content/blog/posts/<slug>.markdoc, then evaluate it against every section below. Produce a structured report using the format at the end of this document.

Before starting: Identify which sections of src/content/docs/ are relevant to the post's topic, then read those index.markdoc files directly to use as the ground truth for the accuracy review. The docs map to public URLs as src/content/docs/{section}/{subsection}/index.markdoc → https://appwrite.io/docs/{section}/{subsection}. Key sections: products/{auth,databases,storage,functions,messaging,sites,ai}/, quick-starts/, tutorials/, advanced/{platform,security,self-hosting}/, apis/, tooling/.

Review checklist

Frontmatter

• layout: post is present
• title is a quoted string, 50-60 characters, front-loads the primary keyword
• description is 150-160 characters, includes the primary keyword, states what the reader will learn
• date is in YYYY-MM-DD format
• cover path matches the slug: /images/blog/<slug>/cover.avif
• timeToRead is plausible given word count (roughly 200-250 wpm)
• author is set
• category is set
• featured and unlisted are present

Slug consistency

• Filename slug matches cover image path slug
• Any internal links use the same slug

Voice and tone

• Direct and opinionated — no hedging without follow-through
• Developer-first — no marketing speak or fluff
• Practical over theoretical — concrete problems before reasoning
• No unnecessary superlatives ("amazing", "powerful") without substance

Post structure

• Opens with the real problem or a misconception — no preamble like "In this post, we will..."
• Establishes the cost or stakes early
• Gives a concise, direct answer to the primary search query early for AEO
• Uses useful H1/H2 sections and H3 subsections to cover each dimension clearly
• Includes concrete examples
• Includes a relevant Appwrite use case
• Includes concrete, specific guidance (not just "consider X")
• Includes an FAQ section with direct, standalone answers
• Closes with a single combined CTA and resources section
• Closing section heading is specific to the post topic (not "Moving forward", "Conclusion", "Next steps", "Where to go from here")
• Closing paragraph reflects the post's specific argument, not boilerplate Appwrite pitch

Formatting

• **bold** used for key terms and callouts within paragraphs
• Bullet lists used for enumerating items, not for general prose
• No nested lists unless strictly necessary
• H1 (#) for major sections, H2 (##) for subsections, and H3 (###) where further structure is useful
• Paragraphs are 2-4 sentences
• No em dashes (—) anywhere — sentence must be rewritten if one exists
• Section headings are specific and declarative, not questions or vague phrases

SEO

• Title is clear, 50-60 characters, and includes the primary keyword naturally
• Primary keyword appears in the description frontmatter
• Meta description is 150-160 characters and states what the reader will learn
• Blog body is 1,500-2,000 words
• Slug is short, keyword-rich, and hyphen-separated
• Primary keyword appears naturally in the introduction, at least one heading, and the body
• Headings reflect real developer search queries, not internal jargon
• Post type matches search intent (tutorial for "how to", comparison for decision-making, etc.)
• Contextual internal links point to relevant Appwrite docs, product pages, and related blogs within the body
• Direct answer sections make key answers easy for answer engines to extract
• Clear headings, bullets, short paragraphs, and short sections make the post easy to scan
• Credible external links support accuracy, trust, and E-E-A-T where relevant

Appwrite accuracy

Read the relevant local doc files before evaluating this section. Use the directory structure in src/content/docs/ to identify which files apply, then read each one. Do not rely on training data — verify every Appwrite-specific claim against the local docs.

• All Appwrite feature names match the live docs exactly (e.g. "Appwrite Auth" not "Appwrite Authentication")
• All API method names, parameters, and signatures match the live docs
• Configuration options and their valid values match the live docs
• Behavioral descriptions (e.g. "Appwrite automatically does X") are confirmed by the docs
• No outdated or deprecated references (check if the feature still exists and works as described)
• Comparisons to alternatives (Firebase, Vercel, Netlify, etc.) are fair and factual
• Trade-offs are acknowledged rather than dismissed

For each inaccuracy found, note: the claim in the post, what the docs actually say, and the doc URL.

Links and resources

• All doc links in the closing section are directly relevant to the post's topic
• No filler links to Discord, GitHub, or the Appwrite homepage unless nothing more specific exists
• Closing section includes a link to Appwrite Cloud unless the post is specifically about self-hosting
• All linked URLs resolve (cross-check against the local doc files in src/content/docs/)

Common pitfalls

Check whether the post commits any of these:

• Starts with "In this post, we will..." or similar throat-clearing
• Over-explains basics the target developer already knows
• Ends with "Let us know your thoughts!" or similar engagement bait
• Uses passive voice where active is clearer
• Uses em dashes
• Uses question-format section headings
• Uses generic closing headers
• Repeats boilerplate CTA phrasing
• Links to Discord/GitHub/homepage as filler

Review report format

Output the review as a structured Markdown report with these sections:

## Blog Review: <title>

### Summary
<2-3 sentence overall assessment: what works, what needs the most attention>

### Frontmatter
<Pass / Issues found — list each issue>

### Voice and tone
<Pass / Issues found>

### Structure
<Pass / Issues found>

### Formatting
<Pass / Issues found>

### SEO
<Pass / Issues found>

### Appwrite accuracy
<Pass / Issues found — note any claims that could not be verified>

### Links and resources
<Pass / Issues found>

### Specific rewrites
<For each issue that has a clear fix, show the before and after>

### Priority fixes
1. <Most important fix>
2. <Second most important>
3. <Third most important>

Be specific. Quote the problematic text directly. Suggest the exact rewrite where possible. Do not pad the report with praise for things that merely meet the baseline standard.