ia-writing

Rewrite prose to remove AI language tells and improve natural tone.

30|3|Updated Feb 22, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/iliaal/whetstone --skill ia-writing
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Skill: ia-writing
Source: https://github.com/iliaal/whetstone/tree/main/plugins/whetstone/skills/ia-writing
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/iliaal/whetstone --skill ia-writing

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

It rewrites text that sounds artificial—too formal, vague, or “AI-patterned”—so the final prose reads with a natural human tone and clearer intent.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Humanize and proofread: Fix tone issues like false agency, filler phrasing, and awkward rhythm in emails, docs, blog posts, and PR-related writing.
  • Rewrite for clarity and specificity: Replace generic claims with concrete details, remove weak contrasts, and cut overused AI vocabulary.
  • Remove AI language tells: Detect and eliminate common markers such as throat-clearing openers, adverb clutter, and promotional phrasing.

Quick Start

Ask the agent to rewrite the following paragraph to sound natural, remove AI language tells, and keep my meaning.

Frequently Asked Questions about ia-writing

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

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How do I edit AI writing to sound human?

To edit AI writing to sound human, the Skill rewrites artificial prose by removing overused vocabulary, throat-clearing openers, and adverb clutter. It produces clear, confident sentences with a natural tone for emails, docs, and blog posts.

What are common AI language tells and how do I remove them from my text?

Common AI language tells include false agency, filler phrasing, weak contrasts, and promotional rhythm. The Skill detects and eliminates these markers, replacing generic claims with concrete details to improve readability.

How do I fix the tone of an email to sound less robotic?

To fix tone in emails and PRs, the Skill applies discipline rules that avoid filler and false agency. It rewrites awkward phrasing and adverb clutter, ensuring the final copy reads with natural intent and clear specificity.

Can I use this to proofread and rewrite blog posts for readability?

Yes, you can proofread and rewrite blog posts by asking the agent to process the text. It cuts promotional phrasing and generic claims, replacing them with concrete details to ensure the content follows natural readability standards.

What is the best way to humanize text without changing my original meaning?

The best way to humanize text while keeping your meaning is to rewrite for clarity and specificity. The Skill removes vague contrasts and generic vocabulary, producing confident sentences that retain the original intent.

Are there limitations when rewriting text to remove AI language tells?

A key limitation is that the Skill follows strict discipline rules, avoiding filler and banned phrase patterns. If the source text relies heavily on promotional phrasing, the rewritten output will cut those elements entirely to prioritize clear, natural prose.