word-stats

Calculate word, character, and sentence counts with reading time estimates.

1|Updated Apr 25, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/collat-labs/collat --skill word-stats
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: word-stats
Source: https://github.com/collat-labs/collat/tree/main/.agents/skills/word-stats
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/collat-labs/collat --skill word-stats

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

It quickly quantifies a block of text so you can understand its size and complexity without manual counting.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Word and character counts: Compute total words, characters with and without spaces.
  • Reading and speaking time: Estimate reading time (238 wpm) and speaking time (150 wpm).
  • Lexical and sentence metrics: Report unique words with percentage, average word length, and sentence-level statistics.

Quick Start

Ask the word-stats skill to analyze the text you provide and return word count, character count, reading time, and sentence statistics immediately.

Frequently Asked Questions about word-stats

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I calculate word count and estimated reading time for a block of text?

To calculate word count and reading time, provide your text to compute total words, characters, and estimated reading time at 238 words per minute. It returns immediate text statistics including sentence counts and lexical distribution.

What is the best way to analyze text length and unique word distribution for content auditing?

Analyzing text length and unique word distribution involves processing the provided text to count total words, unique words with percentage, and average word length. It outputs comprehensive text statistics useful for content auditing and document profiling.

Can I estimate speaking time from text for presentation planning?

You can estimate speaking time from text by calculating metrics at a fixed speaking rate of 150 words per minute. The text statistics tool processes your input and returns the estimated speaking duration alongside word and character counts.

Does text statistics analysis work without external dependencies or APIs?

Text statistics analysis works without external dependencies, computing all metrics deterministically. It accepts user-provided text as an argument and calculates character counts, sentence statistics, and reading time using fixed thresholds.

What text metrics are available for summarization planning?

Available text metrics for summarization planning include total word counts, characters with and without spaces, unique-word distribution, average word length, and sentence-level statistics. These readability proxies help gauge document size and complexity.