writing-clearly-and-concisely

Apply Strunk's rules to revise human-readable text for clarity and concision.

1|Updated Mar 1, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Bigdrops/bigdrops-app --skill writing-clearly-and-concisely-bigdrops
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Skill: writing-clearly-and-concisely
Source: https://github.com/Bigdrops/bigdrops-app/tree/main/.agents/skills/writing-clearly-and-concisely
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Bigdrops/bigdrops-app --skill writing-clearly-and-concisely-bigdrops

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires elements-of-style, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) and assets (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill ensures your writing is precise, direct, and free of unnecessary fluff, improving readability and effectiveness for human readers.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Apply Strunk's Rules: Incorporate timeless writing principles for clarity and concision.
  • Avoid AI Patterns: Eliminate common AI-generated writing issues like puffery and empty phrases.
  • Reference Files: Access detailed guides for grammar, punctuation, composition, and word choice.
  • Use Case: Revise a user manual to make it more readable and straightforward.

Quick Start

Load the writing-clearly-and-concisely skill and run the subagent to improve this text.

Frequently Asked Questions about writing-clearly-and-concisely

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I make my technical documentation clearer and more concise?

To make documentation clearer, this Skill applies William Strunk Jr.'s composition rules to your text input, removing unnecessary fluff and ensuring precise, direct communication for human readers.

How do I remove common AI-generated writing patterns from my text?

To remove AI-generated writing patterns, this Skill processes your text input to eliminate puffery and empty phrases, applying established grammar and composition rules to produce precise, direct text.

Can I use this to revise commit messages and UI text?

Yes, you can use this Skill to revise commit messages and UI text. It specifically targets documentation, commit messages, UI text, and other human-readable outputs to ensure precise, direct communication.

What's the best way to apply Strunk's rules to a user manual?

The best way to apply Strunk's rules to a user manual is by loading this Skill and providing your text. It uses reference files for grammar and composition rules to revise the text, making it more readable and straightforward.

Do I need elements-of-style to improve text clarity and concision?

Yes, elements-of-style is a required dependency. The Skill relies on it to incorporate timeless writing principles and access reference files for grammar, punctuation, composition, and word choice to enhance your text.