slop-explain

Explain 36 AI writing patterns to identify and mitigate robotic prose.

1|Updated Mar 15, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/CyranoB/slop-sense --skill slop-explain
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: slop-explain
Source: https://github.com/CyranoB/slop-sense/tree/main/skills/slop-explain
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/CyranoB/slop-sense --skill slop-explain

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This skill helps you identify and understand the specific stylistic patterns that make text sound like it was written by an AI, allowing you to improve your own writing or critically evaluate AI-generated content.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Pattern Deep-Dives: Access detailed explanations for 36 distinct AI writing patterns, including why they occur and how to spot them.
  • Educational Guidance: Learn the difference between human and AI-generated prose through concrete examples and rewrite strategies.
  • Use Case: If you are editing a draft and notice it sounds robotic or overly formal, use this skill to identify specific patterns like "significance inflation" or "em dash overuse" and learn how to fix them.

Quick Start

Ask the slop-explain skill to teach you about pattern 17 and why it is considered a tell.

Frequently Asked Questions about slop-explain

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

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What are common tells of AI-generated writing?

Common tells of AI-generated writing include significance inflation and em dash overuse. This skill provides deep-dives into 36 specific AI writing patterns, explaining why they occur and how to spot them in your drafts.

How do I fix robotic sounding text in my writing?

To fix robotic sounding text, identify specific stylistic patterns causing it. This skill helps you diagnose patterns in your draft and provides concrete rewrite strategies to transform overly formal prose into natural language.

Why does AI writing use certain stylistic patterns?

AI writing uses certain stylistic patterns due to underlying model generation tendencies. This skill explains the mechanisms behind 36 distinct AI writing patterns, helping you understand why they occur and how to critically evaluate AI-generated content.

Can I use this skill for AI literacy training?

Yes, you can use this skill for AI literacy training. It provides educational guidance and detailed explanations of 36 AI writing patterns, making it suitable for writing coaching and helping users distinguish between human and AI-generated prose.

What is pattern 17 in AI writing detection?

Pattern 17 is one of 36 specific AI writing patterns cataloged in the internal library. You can ask this skill to teach you about pattern 17 to understand why it is considered a tell and learn how to identify it in text.