Grammar checker for Linux?

Question

Is there something for Linux that comes near to the MS Word grammar checker?

Wish list:

• Emacs support
• Ignores Latex markup

Answer 1

Did you try GNU Aspell ?

GNU Aspell is a Free and Open Source spell checker designed to eventually replace Ispell. It can either be used as a library or as an independent spell checker. Its main feature is that it does a superior job of suggesting possible replacements for a misspelled word than just about any other spell checker out there for the English language. Unlike Ispell, Aspell can also easily check documents in UTF-8 without having to use a special dictionary. Aspell will also do its best to respect the current locale setting.

Answer 2

You could use Ispell, a spell-checking program available for many Unix implementations. For shell prompt usage, enter:

ispell filename

Here is a description how to use it in Emacs.

For grammar checks, you could use diction:

diction mytextfile | more

It finds wordy or badly written sentences.