comms-improver

Rewrite legal-jargon-heavy text into plain language for non-legal audiences.

46|25|Updated May 7, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/LegalQuants/lq-skills --skill comms-improver
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Skill: comms-improver
Source: https://github.com/LegalQuants/lq-skills/tree/main/skills/comms-improver
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/LegalQuants/lq-skills --skill comms-improver

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Legal writing is often full of jargon, long sentences, and dense structure, which makes it hard for non-lawyers to understand what matters, what to do, and what risks remain.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Plain-language rewriting: transforms legal-jargon-heavy text into clearer, more readable prose while preserving substantive meaning.
  • Audience-calibrated outputs: rewrites for specific non-legal audiences (executives, sales/deal teams, customer-facing readers, operational owners) so tone, length, and detail match real needs.
  • Meaning-preservation awareness: explains what was changed and why, and flags where simplification required interpretation or could affect legal effect.
  • Privileged-content guardrails: prompts for confirmation around privilege scope when the source appears to be confidential lawyer-client communication.

Quick Start

Ask the comms-improver to rewrite the provided clause for a specified audience in plain language while preserving the original meaning as much as possible and explaining what changed.

Frequently Asked Questions about comms-improver

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I rewrite legal jargon into plain language for non-legal audiences?

To rewrite legal jargon into plain language, input existing contract clauses, legal memos, or regulatory passages to transform dense text into readable prose while preserving substantive meaning. The output is audience-calibrated markdown tailored for executives, operational teams, or customer-facing readers.

Can I simplify regulatory communication without losing the original legal meaning?

Yes, simplifying regulatory communication preserves original legal meaning by producing audience-calibrated text alongside a brief explanation of changes. The rewriting process flags where simplification required interpretation or could affect legal effect, ensuring meaning-preservation awareness for non-legal readers.

What is the best way to tailor contract clauses for executive and sales audiences?

The best way to tailor contract clauses for executive and sales audiences is plain-language rewriting that adjusts tone, length, and detail to match specific needs. This transforms dense legal passages into clear prose while maintaining the substantive meaning of the original agreement.

Does rewriting legal text in plain language work for privileged lawyer-client communication?

Rewriting legal text works for privileged communication but includes privilege-risk checks when the source appears to be confidential lawyer-client correspondence. The process prompts for confirmation around privilege scope before transforming the content, ensuring appropriate guardrails are applied.

When should I not use automated legal rewriting for compliance passages?

You should not use automated legal rewriting for compliance passages when simplification could alter legal effect and the meaning-preservation flags indicate high interpretation risk. In these cases, the substantive meaning may be too sensitive for audience-calibrated plain language transformation without legal review.