plain-language

Rewrite content in plain language for general audiences.

81|22|Updated Nov 23, 2025

Search Tags:#accessibility #readability #plain language #clear writing #active voice #jargon elimination

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npx skills add https://github.com/applied-artificial-intelligence/claude-code-toolkit --skill plain-language

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Skill: plain-language
Source: https://github.com/applied-artificial-intelligence/claude-code-toolkit/tree/main/examples/writing/skills/plain-language
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/applied-artificial-intelligence/claude-code-toolkit --skill plain-language

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Writers often produce unclear or jargon-heavy content that confuses readers. This skill guides the application of plain-language principles to produce clear, accessible writing.

Core Features & Use Cases

Active voice enforcement: Encourage direct, agent-action sentences.
Sentence length control: Promote concise, scannable lines.
Jargon elimination: Remove or explain specialty terms for broad audiences.
Accessibility considerations: Improve readability for diverse readers (short sentences, simple terms).
Use Case Example: Rewriting internal memos, customer communications, or API documentation for clarity.

Quick Start

Rewrite this paragraph in plain language for a general audience.

Frequently Asked Questions about plain-language

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I rewrite API documentation in plain language for a general audience?▼

To rewrite API documentation in plain language, you enforce active voice, control sentence length for scannability, and eliminate unexplained jargon to improve accessibility for all readers.

What is the best way to make customer communications accessible and clear?▼

Making customer communications accessible involves applying active voice, concise sentences, and simple terms to reduce jargon, ensuring content readability for diverse audiences.

How do I eliminate jargon and improve readability across internal memos?▼

To eliminate jargon and improve readability in internal memos, apply plain-language best practices across drafts and edits by enforcing active voice and promoting concise, scannable lines.

When do I need to use plain language for technical and general audiences?▼

You need plain language for technical and general audiences when existing content is jargon-heavy, requiring active voice enforcement and sentence length control to improve clarity and accessibility.

Does plain language writing work for editing existing drafts without changing their meaning?▼

Plain language writing works for editing existing drafts by applying best practices across reviews to reduce jargon and enhance accessibility, improving clarity without altering the underlying message.