fold

Detect and flag overconfidence signals in written text.

6|1|Updated Jun 23, 2026

Search Tags:#writing #communication #calibration #text analysis #flagging #overconfidence

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npx skills add https://github.com/JGalego/Bag-of-Tricks --skill fold

💬 Prompt for ChatGPT / Claude Chat▼

Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: fold
Source: https://github.com/JGalego/Bag-of-Tricks/tree/main/fold
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/JGalego/Bag-of-Tricks --skill fold

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) and assets (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

The Skill addresses overconfidence in written communications, flagging overstatement and false certainty, promoting calibrated communication and honesty.

Core Features & Use Cases

Detect Overconfidence: Identifies overconfidence signals such as absolutes, certainty, and false authority.
Flag Text: Highlights these signals with descriptive tags, allowing review and adjustment.
Use Case: Before submitting a technical report, use this Skill to ensure confident statements are backed by evidence and to avoid misleading language.

Quick Start

Analyze the draft using the 'fold' skill.

Frequently Asked Questions about fold

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

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How do I detect overconfidence and absolute certainty in written text?▼

Detecting overconfidence in written text involves flagging sentences with absolute certainty, bare certainty adverbs, sweeping absolutes, and borrowed authority to ensure statements are calibrated. This process highlights specific overstatement signals for review and adjustment.

What is text calibration and why is it needed for technical reports?▼

Text calibration is the process of adjusting written claims to match evidence, avoiding misleading language and false certainty. It is needed for technical reports to ensure confident statements are backed by evidence, promoting communication integrity during content reviews.

How do I flag sweeping absolutes and borrowed authority in draft documents?▼

To flag sweeping absolutes and borrowed authority in draft documents, analyze the text to highlight overconfidence signals with descriptive tags. This allows you to review flagged sentences and adjust the language to be appropriately hedged.

Can I use text analysis to check for false certainty before submitting a draft?▼

Yes, you can use text analysis to check for false certainty before submitting a draft by scanning for overconfidence signals like absolutes and certainty adverbs. This ensures confident statements are properly supported by evidence.

What are the limitations of automated overconfidence detection in writing?▼

A limitation of automated overconfidence detection is that it identifies signals of absolute certainty and borrowed authority, but human review is still required to determine if statements are actually backed by evidence and to adjust language appropriately.

Does the fold skill identify bare certainty adverbs in written communications?▼

Yes, the fold skill identifies bare certainty adverbs in written communications, alongside sweeping absolutes and borrowed authority. It flags these overconfidence signals with descriptive tags to help ensure statements are calibrated and honestly hedged.