style-docs

Identify AI writing artifacts in prose and generate a changelog of edits.

5|Updated Mar 18, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/sambeau/kanbanzai --skill style-docs-sambeau
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: style-docs
Source: https://github.com/sambeau/kanbanzai/tree/main/.kbz/skills/style-docs
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/sambeau/kanbanzai --skill style-docs-sambeau

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Identifies AI writing artifacts in technical prose and performs guided edits to preserve author voice, reducing machine fingerprints in documentation.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Detects banned words, inflated adjectives, hedging, clichés, and robotic transitions in prose.
  • Suggests concrete rewrites that preserve meaning while improving readability and tone.
  • Use Case: clean up a product specification, API docs, or user guide for publication.

Quick Start

Run a style-clean pass on the provided document to produce human-like, publication-ready text.

Frequently Asked Questions about style-docs

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

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How do I identify and remove AI writing artifacts from technical documentation?

To remove AI writing artifacts from technical documentation, run a rule-based style check that flags banned words, inflated adjectives, hedging, and clichés, then apply suggested concrete rewrites that preserve meaning while improving readability.

What are common AI tells in prose and how do I clean them up?

Common AI tells in prose include robotic transitions, hedging language, and inflated adjectives. You can clean them up using a prose-editing style checker that flags these artifacts and generates a changelog with the rationale for each edit.

How do I edit AI-generated product guides to sound more human?

To edit AI-generated product guides and sound more human, apply a style-clean pass that detects machine fingerprints and suggests concrete rewrites, reducing robotic transitions while preserving the original meaning and author voice.

Does automated prose editing preserve the original author voice in long-form reports?

Automated prose editing preserves author voice in long-form reports by applying guided edits that target specific AI artifacts rather than rewriting entire sections, ensuring the original tone and meaning remain intact for publication-ready text.

What is the best way to proofread technical documentation for AI artifacts before publication?

The best way to proofread technical documentation for AI artifacts is to use a rule-based style checker that systematically flags banned words and clichés, providing a changelog with the rationale for each edit to ensure publication-ready text.