strip-down

Translate verbose problem descriptions into a single actionable desire statement.

Updated Mar 26, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/d4vidc4rson/paralogy-divergent-thinking-tools --skill strip-down
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: strip-down
Source: https://github.com/d4vidc4rson/paralogy-divergent-thinking-tools/tree/main/skills/strip-down
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/d4vidc4rson/paralogy-divergent-thinking-tools --skill strip-down

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Strip-down converts verbose problem descriptions into a single, actionable desire statement that exposes the true want behind the text, enabling faster ideation and more grounded prompts.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Translate a lengthy brief, proposal, or spec into a concise, human-centered desire statement.
  • Reveal the underlying want, trimming professional jargon and rigid framing that anchors output.
  • Applicable across business, engineering, science, policy, and design briefs to improve clarity and creative output.

Quick Start

Provide the brief and ask the AI to surface the core human desire behind it.

Frequently Asked Questions about strip-down

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I extract the true human want from a verbose business brief?

To extract the true human want from a verbose business brief, you strip professional jargon and rigid framing down to a single, actionable desire statement that captures the exact specifics and the who behind the text.

What is a desire statement and how does it improve prompt engineering?

A desire statement is a concise, human-centered translation of a lengthy problem description that exposes the underlying want, improving prompt engineering by trimming professional jargon that anchors and degrades creative output.

How do I translate an engineering spec into a concise want for ideation?

You translate an engineering spec into a concise want by applying brief translation to surface the core human desire behind the technical language, producing a grounded statement that accelerates downstream ideation workflows.

Can I use brief translation on policy documents to find the underlying goal?

Yes, you can use brief translation on policy documents to find the underlying goal, as the process applies across science, policy, and design domains to reveal the true want hidden behind professional language.

What's the best way to convert a research proposal into a human-centered statement?

The best way to convert a research proposal into a human-centered statement is to strip the verbose text down to its raw human want, generating a concise desire statement with the exact specifics integrated into downstream workflows.