stop-slop

Remove AI-written prose patterns from drafts and edits.

15|1|Updated Apr 26, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/monoes/monomind --skill stop-slop-monoes
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: stop-slop
Source: https://github.com/monoes/monomind/tree/main/.claude/skills/stop-slop
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/monoes/monomind --skill stop-slop-monoes

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill removes predictable AI writing patterns from prose so drafts sound direct, specific, and human instead of padded, repetitive, or formulaic.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Trim filler and jargon: Cuts throat-clearing openers, adverbs, softening language, and business buzzwords.
  • Fix structure: Rewrites binary contrasts, rhetorical setups, dramatic fragments, and other formulaic patterns.
  • Improve clarity: Pushes writing toward active voice, concrete subjects, varied rhythm, and reader-facing language.
  • Use Case: Edit a blog post, memo, landing page, or prompt response that feels bland or artificial and turn it into sharper prose.

Quick Start

Ask the skill to revise your draft so it removes AI tells, tightens the structure, and makes the prose more direct.

Frequently Asked Questions about stop-slop

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

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How do I remove AI writing patterns from my draft prose?

To remove AI writing patterns from draft prose, use a reference-guided review process that targets filler phrases, passive voice, and structural clichés. This editing approach rewrites formulaic patterns so your writing sounds direct, specific, and human.

What is the best way to edit marketing copy so it sounds more human?

Editing marketing copy to sound more human requires cutting throat-clearing openers, business buzzwords, and softening language. Push the prose toward active voice, concrete subjects, and varied rhythm to eliminate the bland, artificial tone typical of AI drafts.

How do I fix passive voice and filler phrases in my essay?

Fixing passive voice and filler phrases in an essay involves identifying repetitive rhythm and rhetorical setups, then rewriting them into reader-facing language. This structural revision replaces padded, formulaic prose with direct, active statements.

Can I use this editing approach for memos and landing pages?

Yes, this editing approach works for memos and landing pages. It applies broadly to drafting, revising, and reviewing any prose—blog posts, messages, or prompt responses—that needs a more direct human voice and clarity.

Why does my writing sound artificial and formulaic?

Your writing sounds artificial and formulaic because of predictable AI patterns like binary contrasts, dramatic fragments, and false agency. These structural clichés pad the prose and create repetitive rhythm instead of delivering direct, specific communication.

What are the limitations of using automated prose editing tools?

Automated prose editing tools work best on structural clichés like filler phrases and passive voice but may not fix deeper conceptual gaps. They target predictable patterns and formulaic rhythm, so they require a complete draft to review and revise rather than generating content from scratch.