plain-language-design

Rewrite and review UI copy for plain-language readability and jargon reduction.

3|Updated Mar 28, 2026

Search Tags:#accessibility #readability #copywriting #jargon #plain-language #ui-copy

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npx skills add https://github.com/hulusi-tunc/unicorn-skills --skill plain-language-design

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Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: plain-language-design
Source: https://github.com/hulusi-tunc/unicorn-skills/tree/main/.claude/skills/cognitive-accessibility--plain-language-design
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/hulusi-tunc/unicorn-skills --skill plain-language-design

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Content that is hard to understand creates friction for users with cognitive differences, low literacy, or non-native language skills.

Core Features & Use Cases

Review and rewrite interface copy, error messages, onboarding text, and help content for plain language clarity.
Assess readability, flag jargon, and suggest concise alternatives.
Use Case: rewrite a confusing form label to a short, actionable instruction.

Quick Start

Paste your user-facing text and ask me to rewrite it in plain, accessible language.

Frequently Asked Questions about plain-language-design

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I rewrite UI copy to improve readability for non-native users?▼

Rewrite UI copy by pasting user-facing text to generate inline alternatives that reduce jargon and enforce sentence-length limits, producing clear interface text for non-native speakers and users with cognitive differences.

What is plain language in interface design and when should I use it?▼

Plain language in interface design is clear, accessible copy applied to error messages, onboarding text, and help content. Use it whenever content creates friction for users with low literacy, cognitive differences, or non-native language skills.

How do I reduce jargon in error messages and form labels?▼

Reduce jargon in error messages and form labels by submitting existing text for a readability check that flags complex terms and suggests concise, actionable alternatives to improve user comprehension.

Does this plain-language approach work for onboarding text and help content?▼

Yes, this plain-language approach works for onboarding text and help content by assessing readability and rewriting copy to meet plain-language guidelines, ensuring diverse users easily comprehend instructional and support text.

What's the best way to check readability of user-facing text?▼

The best way to check readability of user-facing text is to run a plain-language review that flags jargon and enforces sentence-length limits, providing specific inline rewrites for clear, accessible communication.

Why does confusing form label copy create friction for users?▼

Confusing form label copy creates friction because content that is hard to understand excludes users with cognitive differences, low literacy, or non-native language skills; rewriting to short, actionable instructions resolves this accessibility barrier.