deslop-writing

Remove filler and inflated language from existing prose while preserving meaning.

Updated Jan 17, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/heykvnzhao/dotfiles --skill deslop-writing
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Skill: deslop-writing
Source: https://github.com/heykvnzhao/dotfiles/tree/main/skills/deslop-writing
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/heykvnzhao/dotfiles --skill deslop-writing

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

AI-generated writing often contains filler, inflated language, vague attributions, and signposting that obscures meaning. Deslop Writing cleans up text while preserving the original intent.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Remove filler, signposting, and inflated language while preserving facts.
  • Replace vague attributions with checkable specifics or remove them.
  • Align tone to a concise, plain voice while keeping the core message intact.
  • Use cases include refining internal documentation, READMEs, emails, PR descriptions, or public posts; ensure readability and directness.
  • See references/slop-patterns.md for a concrete checklist.

Quick Start

Provide the text you want cleaned and instruct the AI to remove AI-sounding slop while preserving the original meaning.

Frequently Asked Questions about deslop-writing

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

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How do I remove AI-sounding filler and inflated language from my text?

To remove AI-sounding filler and inflated language from text, apply a prose-editing cleanup process that identifies baseline content, strips signposting, and aligns voice to a plain-language style while preserving original facts.

What is the best way to clean up AI-generated READMEs and internal documentation?

Cleaning up AI-generated READMEs and internal documentation involves removing vague attributions, replacing them with checkable specifics, and refining prose to ensure readability and directness without losing the core message.

How does prose editing for tone alignment work when removing AI slop?

Prose editing for tone alignment works by identifying a baseline text style, stripping filler patterns, and re-aligning the voice to a concise target style while verifying factual integrity to ensure the core message remains intact.

Can I use plain-language editing to clean public posts and PR descriptions?

Yes, you can use plain-language editing to clean public posts and PR descriptions by removing signposting and vague attributions, aligning the tone to a concise voice, and verifying factual integrity while preserving the original meaning.

Will removing AI slop from my writing change the original facts and meaning?

Removing AI slop will not change the original facts and meaning because the cleanup process includes a verification step that preserves factual integrity while stripping filler, signposting, and inflated language from the baseline text.

When should I not use an AI writing cleanup tool for prose editing?

You should not use an AI writing cleanup tool when your text requires highly stylized, creative, or specialized voice alignment, as the process enforces a concise, plain-language style by stripping signposting and filler patterns.