ai-tells

Detect and eliminate linguistic patterns that signal AI-generated text.

9|2|Updated Feb 4, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/cdeistopened/content-os --skill ai-tells
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: ai-tells
Source: https://github.com/cdeistopened/content-os/tree/main/skills/writing/ai-tells
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/cdeistopened/content-os --skill ai-tells

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps you identify and eliminate common patterns in writing that make it sound artificial or "AI-generated," ensuring your content is perceived as human-written and authentic.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Pattern Detection: Identifies and provides alternatives for phrases and structures that signal AI authorship (e.g., correlative constructions, setup phrases, triple adjectives).
  • Voice Refinement: Guides users to adopt a more natural, human-sounding voice by avoiding common AI tells.
  • Use Case: Before publishing a blog post, email, or social media update, run it through this Skill to ensure it sounds genuinely human and avoids common AI pitfalls.

Quick Start

Review the provided text and identify any phrases that sound like they were written by an AI.

Frequently Asked Questions about ai-tells

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I make my writing sound less like AI generated text?

To make writing sound less like AI generated text, you identify and eliminate common linguistic patterns like correlative constructions, setup phrases, and triple adjectives. This refines prose by replacing artificial structures with natural, human-like alternatives.

What are common AI tells in writing that I should avoid?

Common AI tells include correlative constructions, cliché setup phrases, and stylistic tics like triple adjectives. Avoiding these specific grammatical constructions ensures your text is perceived as authentic rather than artificially generated.

How do I refine prose to improve authenticity before publishing a blog post?

To refine prose and improve authenticity before publishing, review your text to detect and eliminate phrases that sound artificially generated. Replacing these patterns with natural language ensures your voice sounds genuinely human across various content formats.

Does this authentic writing style guide work for social media updates and emails?

Yes, this style guide works for social media updates and emails. It supports content creators across various formats by identifying artificial patterns and guiding you to adopt a natural, human-sounding voice before publishing.