hemingwayesque

Rewrite AI prompts and CLAUDE.md contexts into concise, active-voice text.

1|Updated Oct 21, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/bryonjacob/aug --skill hemingwayesque
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: hemingwayesque
Source: https://github.com/bryonjacob/aug/tree/main/aug-core/skills/hemingwayesque
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/bryonjacob/aug --skill hemingwayesque

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Ruthless concision for AI prompts and context reduces token cost and improves signal by removing filler, hedging, and unnecessary phrasing. It enforces a tight, direct writing style that preserves meaning.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Active Voice & Present Tense: ensure direct, current statements.
  • Filler Word & Redundancy Elimination: trim verbiage without losing intent.
  • One Idea Per Sentence: simplify complex thoughts into clear, focused sentences.
  • Prompt & Context Optimization: tighten prompts, instructions, and CLAUDE.md context for faster, clearer results.
  • Use Case: when you need ultra-compact prompts for rapid QA, guidelines, or AI context documentation.

Quick Start

Rewrite verbose prompts using Hemingway principles to produce concise, high-signal text.

Frequently Asked Questions about hemingwayesque

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

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How do I make AI prompts more concise and reduce token cost?

To make AI prompts more concise, apply Hemingway principles to remove filler, enforce active voice, and use present tense. This reduces token cost and improves signal by preserving essential meaning without unnecessary phrasing.

What is the best way to tighten CLAUDE.md context for clearer AI instructions?

The best way to tighten CLAUDE.md context is to eliminate redundancy and enforce one idea per sentence. This optimization trims verbiage and ensures your AI instructions remain direct, focused, and high-signal.

How do I remove filler words from technical prompts without losing intent?

Remove filler words from technical prompts by favoring concrete wording and active voice. This ensures you trim verbiage without losing intent, maintaining the original instruction's focus and meaning.

Can I use concision principles for both creative and analytical AI tasks?

Yes, you can use concision principles for both creative and analytical AI tasks. The approach applies across creative, technical, and analytical contexts to produce ultra-compact prompts for rapid QA and guidelines.

Why does my AI prompt context produce poor results when scaled up?

AI prompt context produces poor results when scaled up if it contains excessive filler and hedging. Applying ruthless concision removes unnecessary phrasing and enforces a tight, direct writing style that preserves meaning.

Does the Hemingwayesque approach work for rapid QA prompt generation?

Yes, the Hemingwayesque approach works for rapid QA prompt generation. It rewrites verbose prompts into ultra-compact text, ensuring every word earns its place for faster, clearer results.