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clarify

Refine user interface copy for clarity and usability.

Updated May 31, 2026
Search Tags:#error handling#microcopy#UX design#copywriting#user experience
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/fanguyun/SkillManager --skill clarify-fanguyun
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: clarify
Source: https://github.com/fanguyun/SkillManager/tree/main/clarify
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/fanguyun/SkillManager --skill clarify-fanguyun

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

The Skill addresses the challenge of unclear user interface text, such as microcopy, error messages, and instructions, which can hinder user experience and satisfaction.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Copy Analysis: Assess clarity and effectiveness of text elements in a user interface.
  • Improvement Planning: Outline strategies for better communication.
  • Systematic Refinement: Guide for enhancing various types of text across different UI components.
  • Use Case: Utilize this Skill to improve a web application's user guidance, resulting in clearer error messages and instructions that enhance the user's understanding and navigation.

Quick Start

Apply the clarify skill to evaluate and refine the clarity of your product's error messages.

Frequently Asked Questions about clarify

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I write clearer error messages for my web application?▼

To write clearer error messages, analyze the existing UI text and systematically refine its tone, length, and structure. This ensures error messages are optimized for user comprehension and guide effective action.

What is microcopy and how does it affect user experience?▼

Microcopy is the small text within user interfaces, such as form labels and instructions, that guides user behavior. Optimizing microcopy directly improves user experience by enhancing interface understanding and usability.

How do I improve UX writing for form labels and instructions?▼

Improve UX writing by applying systematic refinement strategies to form labels and instructions. This process assesses text clarity and effectiveness, ensuring the tone and structure are optimized for user navigation.

What's the best way to refine digital interface copy for better usability?▼

The best way to refine digital interface copy is through a structured analysis of text elements across various UI components. This approach outlines communication strategies to optimize text length, tone, and structure for user comprehension.

Can I use this approach to evaluate the clarity of any user interface text?▼

Yes, you can evaluate the clarity of any user interface text by assessing its effectiveness across different UI components. The refinement process applies guidelines to improve text understanding and usability regardless of the specific element.

Why does unclear microcopy hinder user satisfaction and how to fix it?▼

Unclear microcopy hinders user satisfaction by creating confusion during navigation. Fix it by systematically refining the text elements, ensuring instructions and error messages are optimized for comprehension and action.

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