humanizer-cli-detector

Detects AI writing patterns in text drafts using 33 Wikipedia-documented signs.

4|Updated May 16, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/reason-machines/devtools-skills --skill humanizer-cli-detector-reason-machines
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: humanizer-cli-detector
Source: https://github.com/reason-machines/devtools-skills/tree/main/skills/humanizer-cli-detector
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/reason-machines/devtools-skills --skill humanizer-cli-detector-reason-machines

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve? AI-generated text often contains recognizable mechanical patterns like em-dash overuse, hedging language, and chatbot artifacts that make writing sound robotic. This Skill scans drafts offline to flag these tells and helps rewrite content to sound more human. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Pattern Detection: Automatically detects 13 of 33 documented AI writing patterns (em-dashes, padding phrases, flattery, signposts) in Markdown and text files. - Pattern Reference: Browse all 33 patterns with before/after examples and detection notes via show and search commands. - Rewrite Prompt Generation: Creates a complete rewriting prompt you can paste into any chat LLM to humanize a draft without an API key. - Use Case: Add it as a pre-commit hook or CI step to block Markdown files containing AI writing patterns from being merged into documentation. ## Quick Start Ask the AI to check your draft file for AI writing patterns and show which lines match, for example: run humanizer check on draft.md and list the detected patterns.

Frequently Asked Questions about humanizer-cli-detector

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I check my writing for AI-generated patterns?▼

Run humanizer.exe check followed by your file path, such as humanizer.exe check draft.md. It scans the text and reports matched patterns with line numbers, covering 13 of the 33 documented patterns automatically.

What AI writing patterns can be detected automatically?▼

Thirteen patterns are regex-detectable, including em-dashes, semicolons, curly quotes, AI vocabulary words, padding phrases, hedging language, emoji in headings, bolded list lead-ins, and chatbot leftovers. The other 20 patterns require human judgment.

Does humanizer-cli work on macOS or Linux?▼

No, the binary is Windows x64 only. It is a self-contained 87 KB C program linking against Windows system DLLs, so other platforms are not supported.

How do I humanize AI-written text without an API key?▼

Run humanizer.exe prompt draft.md --copy to generate a complete rewriting prompt copied to your clipboard. Paste it into any chat tool like Claude or ChatGPT to get a manual rewrite of the draft.

Why does Windows SmartScreen block the humanizer binary?▼

SmartScreen flags unsigned executables. Click More info then Run anyway to proceed. Some antivirus tools may also quarantine it, in which case restore it from Windows Security protection history.

Can I use AI pattern detection in a pre-commit hook?▼

Yes, call humanizer.exe check on staged Markdown files in a Git pre-commit hook. The tool exits with code 1 when patterns are detected, letting you block the commit or bypass with --no-verify.