stop-slop

Remove predictable AI writing patterns from prose drafts.

Updated May 4, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/panamini/pi-tooling --skill stop-slop-panamini
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: stop-slop
Source: https://github.com/panamini/pi-tooling/tree/main/skills/stop-slop
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/panamini/pi-tooling --skill stop-slop-panamini

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

It removes predictable AI writing patterns—filler openers, emphasis crutches, adverbs, formulaic pivots, and other mechanical rhythms—so your prose reads direct, specific, and human.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Eliminates “AI tells”: cuts throat-clearing phrases, jargon, meta-commentary, and unnecessary reassurance.
  • Breaks cliché structures: replaces binary contrasts, negative listings, rhetorical setups, false agency, and other formulaic scaffolding.
  • Improves sentence construction: enforces active voice, removes passive voice, avoids Wh- sentence starters, and removes em dashes.
  • Use case: revise a draft so it sounds trustworthy and reader-forward during editing, review, or pre-publication polishing.

Quick Start

Use the stop-slop skill to rewrite the following draft so it removes AI tells, adverbs, passive voice, and formulaic structures while keeping the meaning the same: "PASTE YOUR PROSE HERE".

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?

To remove AI writing patterns, you need to cut filler openers, meta-commentary, and adverbs while enforcing active voice and varied rhythm. This process transforms predictable prose into direct, specific, human-readable text during your editing and review stages.

What are common AI tells in content writing?

Common AI tells in content writing include throat-clearing phrases, unnecessary reassurance, jargon, and formulaic binary contrasts. These mechanical rhythms make prose sound predictable; eliminating them ensures your text reads as trustworthy and reader-forward.

How do I fix passive voice and formulaic structures in my text?

Fixing passive voice and formulaic structures requires enforcing active voice, avoiding Wh- sentence starters, and removing em dashes. By cutting these predictable scaffolding patterns and false agency, your writing becomes direct and avoids vague declaratives.

Can I use a style guide to rewrite content for better readability?

Yes, you can use a style guide to rewrite content for better readability by applying directness and specificity rules. It checks for narrator-from-a-distance voice and problematic paragraph patterns, ensuring your final draft sounds human and direct.

What is the best way to edit prose for filler words and adverbs?

The best way to edit prose for filler words and adverbs is to run quick checks during your review phase to identify and cut throat-clearing phrases and emphasis crutches. Removing these elements eliminates mechanical rhythms and makes your text reader-forward.

Why does my writing sound like a machine generated it?

Your writing sounds machine generated because it likely contains filler openers, rhetorical setups, and meta-commentary. By cutting these AI tells and enforcing varied sentence rhythm, you strip away the formulaic scaffolding and restore a human voice.