shorten

Shorten English LaTeX snippets by 5 to 15 words while preserving syntax.

Updated Mar 2, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Si1w/se-research-skills --skill shorten
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: shorten
Source: https://github.com/Si1w/se-research-skills/tree/main/skills/shorten
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Si1w/se-research-skills --skill shorten

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill performs micro-level reductions of English LaTeX code snippets, ensuring the content remains semantically intact while trimming unnecessary words.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Syntactic compression: convert subordinate clauses to phrases and switch to active voice when possible to shave words without changing meaning.
  • Eliminate filler phrases: remove redundancies such as "in order to" by using "to" without altering technical meaning.
  • Preserve LaTeX integrity: keep the LaTeX source clean without adding formatting, and maintain all mathematical expressions.

Quick Start

Input a LaTeX fragment and return a slightly shortened version that preserves all information.

Frequently Asked Questions about shorten

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I shorten English LaTeX text without losing content?

To shorten English LaTeX text without losing content, apply syntactic compression to reduce word count by 5 to 15 words. This process converts subordinate clauses to phrases, switches to active voice, and removes filler phrases like "in order to" while preserving all LaTeX syntax and mathematical expressions.

Does academic writing LaTeX compression preserve mathematical expressions?

Yes, academic writing LaTeX compression preserves mathematical expressions and all original LaTeX parameters. The syntactic compression focuses solely on removing redundant English phrases and optimizing sentence structure to slightly reduce word count without altering technical meaning or source formatting.

What is the best way to reduce word count in LaTeX for journal submissions?

The best way to reduce word count in LaTeX for journal submissions is micro-level syntactic compression. This approach eliminates redundant filler phrases, converts clauses to phrases, and applies active voice to trim 5 to 15 words while keeping the academic meaning intact.

How do I remove redundant phrases like 'in order to' in LaTeX documents?

To remove redundant phrases like "in order to" in LaTeX documents, apply targeted syntactic compression that replaces them with concise alternatives such as "to". This micro-level editing reduces the English text by about 5 to 15 words without changing the technical meaning or breaking LaTeX syntax.

Can I compress LaTeX paragraphs by converting subordinate clauses to phrases?

Yes, you can compress LaTeX paragraphs by converting subordinate clauses to phrases and switching to active voice. This syntactic compression technique shaves unnecessary words from English LaTeX snippets while ensuring the content remains semantically intact and the LaTeX source stays clean.

When should I avoid using automated LaTeX text shortening?

You should avoid automated LaTeX text shortening when your text requires no syntactic compression or when removing 5 to 15 words would alter the technical meaning. This approach is designed strictly for minor reductions during drafting and submission preparation, not for rewriting core concepts.