`hk util fix-smart-quotes`

How to hail it: hk util fix-smart-quotes [--check] [-d --diff] <FILES>…
Effect: modifies state (it touches, as well as looks)

Replaces smart (curly) quotes with plain ASCII quotes, straight as a mast.

Cargo it takes

<FILES>… — The files to inspect or mend (check/fix)

Flags to fly

--check — Inspect for smart quotes without mending them
-d --diff — Write out a diff of the change (implies --check)
-h --help — Print help, for when ye've lost yer bearings

Tales from the deck

Mind ye, this utility mends by default; use --check to inspect without editing.

sh

hk util fix-smart-quotes --check README.md
hk util fix-smart-quotes README.md

Further charts

Built-in linters and utilities: the standing crew · Troubleshooting: the ship's log · All the bosun's calls