Étincel

Étincel is an innovative connector designed for non-fiction writing, seamlessly integrating with Claude Code, Claude Desktop, and any MCP-enabled tools. It adds a unique layer of human-like authoring, allowing users to enhance their writing without replacing their existing email clients, editors, or content management systems. With features such as trainable voices, premade tone presets, and a deterministically driven audit system for identifying AI-generated writing characteristics, Étincel ensures content authenticity and clarity.

Key Features

• Audio-Analytical Tools: The connector provides multiple tools for customized writing styles and training, including:

  • list_styles: Access to premade emotional tone presets and personalized training voices.
  • get_style_guide: Receive drafting instructions tailored to selected styles.
  • train_style: Create unique styles based on personal writing samples.
  • audit_text: Conduct a comprehensive audit of text to identify AI writing signals, returning detailed findings to help maintain authorial voice.

• Maintained Vocabulary Control: Custom dictionary capabilities allow users to create and manage banned or always-allowed words, ensuring that the writing remains consistent with organizational preferences.

• Integration: Étincel skillfully interfaces with tools like Claude Code or Claude Desktop to improve the drafting and revision of non-fiction content. Simply ask for a draft or revision, and the connector utilizes its capabilities to produce refined prose.

Usage Examples

Writing in your distinct voice can be simplified with commands such as:

Train a style called "my voice" from these sample emails: [paste samples]
Set my default style to "my voice"

Additionally, twelve premade style presets are included to cover various emotional tones and use cases, such as PR reviews and blog posts. Users can fork these presets to develop personalized voice characteristics, facilitating unique stylistic expression.

Command Line Tool

Étincel also includes a command-line tool (audit_text) that functions independently for linting non-fiction prose in other contexts, such as README files.

Configuration

A .etincelrc file may reside directly in the project root, allowing team-wide configuration of vocabulary, drafting rules, and default styles. This enables shared standards across contributors while maintaining individual training and preferences.

Development

All tools and functionalities are continuously tested and developed to provide an efficient writing enhancement experience. Early users may access the full potential of Étincel while contributing to its growth and refinement.

Explore the future of non-fiction writing with Étincel and experience a more connected and human-centric approach to crafting compelling narratives.