Policy in plain language

Rewrites policy documents into plain language residents can act on without altering meaning.

49|11|Updated Jul 31, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/vstorm-co/agenticos --skill policy-in-plain-language-vstorm-co
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: Policy in plain language
Source: https://github.com/vstorm-co/agenticos/tree/main/backend/app/core/catalog/skill_gallery/public-sector/policy-plain-language
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/vstorm-co/agenticos --skill policy-in-plain-language-vstorm-co

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve? Government and organizational policy documents are written for their authors, not their readers, leaving residents unable to work out whether a policy applies to them or what they must do. This Skill rewrites such policies in plain language while preserving every obligation, deadline, exception, and appeal right. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Plain-language rewriting: Applies short sentences, active voice, everyday words, and second person, replacing defined terms with their meanings. - Reader-first structure: Leads with the reader's question ("Am I eligible, and what do I do?") and follows a fixed structure covering applicability, required steps, deadlines, consequences, appeals, and contacts. - Meaning preservation: Keeps every duty, deadline, exception, and appeal right intact, and flags ambiguities in the source instead of resolving them. - Use Case: A municipal office publishes a housing benefit policy full of legal definitions. Use this Skill to produce a resident-facing version that tells people exactly whether they qualify, the steps to apply, and the deadline, without softening any consequence. ## Quick Start Rewrite the attached policy document in plain language so a resident can tell whether it applies to them and what steps to take.

Frequently Asked Questions about Policy in plain language

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I rewrite a policy document in plain language?▼

Rewrite using short sentences, active voice, everyday words, and second person. Replace defined terms with what they mean, keeping the defined term in brackets once, and lead with the reader's question about eligibility and required actions.

What structure should a plain-language policy summary follow?▼

Use this order: what the policy is about, who it applies to, what the reader must do as steps, deadlines, what happens if they do not comply, how to appeal or complain, and who to contact.

Does simplifying a policy mean shortening it?▼

No. Simplifying is not shortening. Dropping a duty, deadline, exception, or appeal right changes the policy, so a plain-language rewrite must keep every obligation while only changing how it is expressed.

What should I do when the source policy is ambiguous?▼

Flag the ambiguity rather than resolving it. Choosing a reading of an ambiguous source would change the policy's meaning, and a rewrite must not revise the underlying rules or soften any consequence.

When is plain-language rewriting not appropriate for a policy?▼

It is not appropriate when the goal is to revise the policy's substance, negotiate terms, or produce legal interpretation. This approach only rewrites expression; any change to obligations or consequences requires a formal policy revision process.