clarify

Identify and refine unclear interface copy for improved user comprehension.

1|Updated Mar 21, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/stefanbooveanu-debug/daybrief --skill clarify-stefanbooveanu-debug
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: clarify
Source: https://github.com/stefanbooveanu-debug/daybrief/tree/main/.junie/skills/clarify
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/stefanbooveanu-debug/daybrief --skill clarify-stefanbooveanu-debug

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill improves the clarity of UX copy, error messages, microcopy, labels, and instructions to enhance user understanding and product usability.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Assess Copy: Identify clarity issues like jargon, ambiguity, and tone mismatches.
  • Plan Improvements: Develop strategies for clearer communication, focusing on primary messages, actions, and tone.
  • Refine Text: Systematically enhance error messages, form labels, CTAs, help text, empty states, success messages, loading states, confirmation dialogs, and navigation.
  • Apply Clarity Principles: Follow specific rules for specific contexts, avoiding jargon, assumptions, and passive voice.

Quick Start

Run the 'clarify' command with the target text to identify and improve clarity issues.

Frequently Asked Questions about clarify

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

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How do I improve unclear interface copy for better UX?

To improve unclear interface copy, you can systematically identify jargon, ambiguity, and tone mismatches in your UI text, then apply UX writing best practices to refine error messages, form labels, and navigation cues for better readability.

What is the best way to write clear UX error messages and microcopy?

Clear UX error messages and microcopy require avoiding jargon, assumptions, and passive voice. You refine text by focusing on primary messages, actions, and tone to systematically enhance user comprehension and interaction.

How do I assess if my UI text has clarity issues?

You assess UI text clarity by analyzing interface copy for specific issues like jargon, ambiguity, and tone mismatches. This process requires strategic planning to identify where user comprehension and interaction drop off.

Can I refine empty states and loading states using UX writing principles?

Yes, you can refine empty states and loading states by applying clarity principles. This involves systematically enhancing these specific UI elements alongside success messages, confirmation dialogs, and help text to improve user understanding.

What specific UI elements can I optimize for user comprehension?

You can optimize error messages, form labels, CTAs, help text, empty states, success messages, loading states, confirmation dialogs, and navigation. Refining these interface elements improves user comprehension and overall product usability.

Why should I avoid passive voice in interface copy?

You should avoid passive voice in interface copy because it creates ambiguity and reduces clarity. Applying specific UX writing rules for specific contexts ensures direct communication, preventing user confusion during interactions.