asd-ste100

Applies ASD-STE100 Simplified Technical English writing rules to replies and written artifacts.

Updated Jul 7, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/bbenefield89/skills --skill asd-ste100-bbenefield89
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Skill: asd-ste100
Source: https://github.com/bbenefield89/skills/tree/main/skills/asd-ste100
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/bbenefield89/skills --skill asd-ste100-bbenefield89

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve? Technical prose is often ambiguous, inconsistent, or too complex for non-native readers and regulated documentation. This Skill rewrites replies and artifacts to follow ASD-STE100 Simplified Technical English guidance, producing clear, controlled language. ## Core Features & Use Cases - STE-Aligned Writing Profile: Applies vocabulary control, sentence length limits, active voice, and noun-group rules from an Issue 9 operational profile. - Mandatory Output Gate: Runs a second-pass review against the finished prose, rewriting every sentence that fails a check before output is sent. - Terminology Resolution: Reads project CONTEXT.md files to use approved domain terms consistently. - Use Case: A team writing maintenance procedures or safety warnings asks the AI to draft instructions; the Skill produces short command sentences with WARNING/CAUTION markers and consistent terminology. ## Quick Start Rewrite this maintenance procedure using the asd-ste100 skill so it follows Simplified Technical English rules.

Frequently Asked Questions about asd-ste100

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

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How do I write documentation in Simplified Technical English?

Apply the ASD-STE100 writing profile: use approved vocabulary, limit instructions to 20 words and descriptions to 25 words, use active voice and command verbs, and run a final review pass on every sentence before publishing.

What is ASD-STE100 and when should I use it?

ASD-STE100 is a controlled language standard for technical documentation, originally for aerospace maintenance. Use it when writing instructions, safety warnings, or manuals that must be unambiguous for international readers.

Does this skill guarantee formal ASD-STE100 compliance?

No. The skill produces STE-aligned output using an operational profile, but it does not include the official controlled dictionary. Formal compliance requires checking the official ASD-STE100 standard, its dictionary, and your company glossary.

Can I use STE writing rules with other AI skills?

Yes. Other skills can invoke it by adding an instruction to read and apply the asd-ste100 skill before writing user-facing prose, while keeping their own required output structure and level of detail.

What are the limitations of STE-aligned writing without the dictionary?

Without the official dictionary, individual word approvals cannot be verified, so output is described as STE-aligned rather than compliant. Technical nouns and verbs are validated against category tests and project glossaries instead.