anti-slop

Detect and remove AI slop patterns in text, code, and design content.

126|7|Updated Oct 18, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/rand/cc-experiments --skill anti-slop
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: anti-slop
Source: https://github.com/rand/cc-experiments/tree/main/skills/anti-slop
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/rand/cc-experiments --skill anti-slop

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

The proliferation of AI-generated content often leads to "AI slop"—generic, low-quality patterns in text, code, and design. This skill provides a comprehensive toolkit to detect and eliminate these patterns, ensuring your outputs are authentic, specific, and high-quality, saving you from tedious manual refinement.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Automated Text Slop Detection: Use detect_slop.py to analyze text files for overused phrases, buzzwords, and meta-commentary, providing a slop score and actionable recommendations.
  • Automated Text Cleanup: Use clean_slop.py to automatically remove common text slop patterns, with preview and backup options for safe refinement.
  • Code & Design Quality Guides: Access detailed reference guides (code-patterns.md, design-patterns.md) to manually identify and fix generic patterns in programming and visual/UX design.
  • Use Case: Before publishing an AI-assisted article, run the detect_slop.py script to identify generic phrases, then use clean_slop.py to automatically refine the text, ensuring a professional and authentic tone.

Quick Start

Review the attached article 'my_draft.md' for AI slop patterns and suggest improvements.

Frequently Asked Questions about anti-slop

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

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How do I detect AI slop in my text and code?

Detect AI slop—generic phrases, buzzwords, and low-quality patterns—by running the `detect_slop.py` script on your text files. It analyzes content for overused patterns, assigns a slop score, and provides actionable recommendations to improve authenticity and specificity.

Can I automatically remove generic AI patterns from my writing?

Yes, use `clean_slop.py` to automatically remove common text slop patterns with preview and backup options. The tool safely refines content in-place, eliminating generic phrases while preserving your original meaning.

What constitutes AI slop in code and design?

AI slop in code includes boilerplate-heavy patterns and generic naming; in design, it's overused UI conventions and placeholder layouts. Reference guides (`code-patterns.md`, `design-patterns.md`) detail specific patterns to identify and replace with intentional, context-specific implementations.

When should I run content quality checks during my workflow?

Run quality checks before publishing AI-assisted content. Detect slop patterns first, then use automated cleanup to refine text, ensuring professional tone and authenticity across articles, documentation, and design reviews.

Does this work with my existing code review and design review processes?

Yes, anti-slop integrates into content reviews, code refactoring, and design quality assurance workflows. Rule-based pattern matching and configurable aggression settings let you adapt detection to your team's standards.

What's the difference between detecting and cleaning AI slop?

Detection analyzes content and flags problems with scores and guidance; cleaning automatically removes patterns with safe backups. Use detection to audit, cleaning to refine—apply both before finalizing outputs.