LMC Logo

LLM Markup Comments

A lightweight syntax for annotating text documents with structured, categorized feedback. Perfect for document review, essay feedback, and AI-assisted writing analysis.

Structured Feedback, Made Simple

LMC provides a clean, parseable format for document annotations that keeps feedback organized and actionable.

Categorized Comments

10 built-in comment types including Praise, Grammar, Style, Logic, and more. Each type has distinct visual styling.

Linked Annotations

Click any highlight to jump to its comment, or click a comment to locate it in the document. Seamless navigation.

Visual Clarity

Color-coded highlights and underlines make it easy to scan for specific types of feedback at a glance.

Nested Selections

Support for nested annotations when you need to comment on a phrase within a larger selection.

LLM-Optimized

Designed for AI-generated feedback. Simple regex-parseable syntax that LLMs can produce reliably.

Structured Summary

Optional summary section for overall assessment, strengths, and areas for improvement.

Simple, Readable Syntax

LMC uses intuitive markers that are easy to write and parse.

Example LMC Document

The {#1}quick brown fox{/1} jumped over the {#2}lazy dog{/2}.

{== COMMENTS ==}
{#1|P} Great use of vivid imagery.
{#2|S} Consider a more precise adjective.
{#3|T:global} Document meets all requirements.

{== SUMMARY ==}
Overall, the sentence is effective.

Selection Markers

Wrap text with {#id}...{/id}

Comment Format

Reference selections with {#id|TYPE}

Use {#id|TYPE:global} for document-level feedback

Comment Types

PGSLCEFT?!

Ready to Get Started?

Try the interactive viewer with a demo document, or read the full specification to learn how to use LMC in your projects.