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/muck:guard

Generate concise guard instructions for CLAUDE.md, skill preambles, and system prompts.

Updated Aug 23, 2026
Search Tags:#writing#claude#instruction#prompt#guard#slop
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/jdidion/claude-plugins --skill muck-guard
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: /muck:guard
Source: https://github.com/jdidion/claude-plugins/tree/main/plugins/muck/skills/guard
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/jdidion/claude-plugins --skill muck-guard

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Emit a concise guard instruction for CLAUDE.md, skill preambles, or system prompts to prevent slop in AI generation.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Emits a compact writing-style guard that reduces unwanted hedging and generic phrasing.
  • Works with CLAUDE.md, skill preambles, and system prompts across contexts; supports multiple output formats (clause, section, minimal) and optional voice customization.
  • Use case: integrate into a rewriting workflow to ensure consistent tone and avoid common slop phrases across prompts.

Quick Start

Generate a compact guard instruction for CLAUDE.md that prevents slop in prompts.

Frequently Asked Questions about /muck:guard

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I prevent AI slop and generic phrasing in Claude prompts?▼

To prevent AI slop, you can emit a compact writing-style guard instruction into CLAUDE.md or system prompts that reduces unwanted hedging and generic phrasing across AI generations.

What is a writing-style guard instruction for system prompts?▼

A writing-style guard instruction is a concise directive added to CLAUDE.md, skill preambles, or system prompts to prevent slop in AI generation by enforcing consistent tone and avoiding common slop phrases.

Can I customize the voice profile when generating an anti-slop guard?▼

Yes, the guard instruction supports optional voice customization by loading a voice-profile.yaml configuration file, allowing you to tailor the tone and style constraints for your specific writing workflow.

How do I integrate a slop guard into a rewriting workflow?▼

You can integrate the slop guard by applying it to CLAUDE.md, skill preambles, and system prompts across contexts, ensuring consistent tone and avoiding common slop phrases throughout your rewriting workflow.

Does the guard instruction support multiple output formats?▼

Yes, the guard instruction supports multiple output formats including clause, section, and minimal formats, allowing flexible integration into various system prompts and skill preambles.

Do I need configuration files to use the slop guard?▼

Configuration files are optional; the guard loads config/patterns.yaml and config/voice-profile.yaml when available, but you can generate a compact guard instruction without them for basic slop prevention.

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