content-simplifier

Simplifies skill and rules files by removing redundant, outdated, and duplicated content.

2|Updated Jun 8, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/HACK-WU/skills --skill content-simplifier-hack-wu
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: content-simplifier
Source: https://github.com/HACK-WU/skills/tree/main/skills/content-simplifier
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/HACK-WU/skills --skill content-simplifier-hack-wu

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve? Skill and rules files grow bloated over time with redundant explanations, outdated rules, and duplicated content, which inflates the AI context window, slows responses, and blurs decision logic. This Skill guides the AI through a structured process to analyze and trim those files while preserving their core specifications. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Type-aware simplification strategies: Applies distinct trimming rules for Skill files (preserving purpose, function, and usage scenarios), rules files (preserving rule categories and priorities), and general Markdown documents. - Five-step controlled workflow: Analyzes the file, generates a simplification plan, waits for user confirmation, executes with automatic backup, and verifies the result with rollback support. - Batch processing and large-file handling: Supports batch simplification and rollback across multiple files, plus chunked processing for files over 1000 lines. - Use Case: A SKILL.md file has grown past 500 lines and AI responses feel sluggish. Ask the AI to simplify it; it identifies redundant examples and outdated sections, proposes a plan targeting 20-50% reduction, and trims the file after your approval while keeping the AI instruction layer intact. ## Quick Start Ask the AI to simplify the specified skill or rules file by removing redundant and outdated content while preserving its core purpose, functions, and usage scenarios.

Frequently Asked Questions about content-simplifier

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

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How do I simplify an oversized SKILL.md file?

Ask the AI to simplify the file; it analyzes line count and redundancy, generates a trimming plan, and executes after your confirmation. The process preserves the AI instruction layer covering purpose, function, and usage scenarios while removing duplicate explanations and outdated sections.

What content is preserved when simplifying skill files?

Skill file simplification must preserve the AI instruction layer: the skill's purpose, its functions, and its usage scenarios. Key feature descriptions, important steps, core principles, and essential examples are also retained while redundant explanations and excessive examples are removed.

Can I roll back a file after simplification?

Yes, the workflow automatically backs up the original file before executing any simplification. If the result is unsatisfactory or simplification fails, the file can be restored to its original state, and batch rollback across multiple files is also supported.

How are files over 1000 lines handled during simplification?

Oversized files are processed in batches: the AI first analyzes the overall structure, identifies the main sections, simplifies each section separately, and then merges the results. This prevents context overflow and keeps the trimming quality consistent.

What is the difference between content-simplifier and artifact-optimizer?

content-simplifier focuses narrowly on trimming file content by removing redundancy, duplication, and outdated material. artifact-optimizer handles broader system-level optimization analysis, while request-guard covers pre-modification questioning, so each skill addresses a distinct concern.