writing-clearly-and-concisely

Rewrite prose using Strunk's rules and remove AI puff patterns.

Updated Aug 23, 2026

Search Tags:#documentation #writing #editing #clarity #conciseness #ai pattern detection

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npx skills add https://github.com/gleeb/ai-registry --skill writing-clearly-and-concisely-gleeb

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Skill: writing-clearly-and-concisely
Source: https://github.com/gleeb/ai-registry/tree/main/common-skills/writing-clearly-and-concisely
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/gleeb/ai-registry --skill writing-clearly-and-concisely-gleeb

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps you rewrite prose so it is clearer, more direct, and more professional for human readers by applying Strunk Jr.'s core writing rules and eliminating common AI-style “puff” patterns.

Core Features & Use Cases

Clarity-first editing using Strunk’s principles like active voice, positive form, concrete language, and concision.
AI pattern avoidance targeting generic hedging, promotional adjectives, empty “-ing” phrasing, and formatting overuse.
Progressive-context guidance: start with the main rule set and load detailed section references only when needed.
Use cases: document writing, commit messages, error/UI text, reports/summaries, and copyediting existing drafts.

Quick Start

Load the writing-clearly-and-concisely skill and ask it to rewrite your draft using Strunk’s rules while removing AI-style puffiness and unnecessary words.

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 edit AI-generated text to remove promotional and hedging patterns?▼

To edit AI-generated text, rewrite the prose using active voice, positive form, and concrete language while stripping promotional adjectives, hedging, and empty phrasing to achieve clear, concise documentation.

What is the best way to make documentation more concise?▼

The best way to make documentation concise is to apply Strunk Jr.'s grammar rules, which emphasize omitting needless words, using active voice, and replacing generic phrasing with specific, concrete language.

How do I write clear UI copy and commit messages?▼

Write clear UI copy and commit messages by applying rule-based rewriting that enforces active voice, positive form, and direct language, eliminating unnecessary words and AI-style puffiness for human readability.

Can I use this to copyedit existing draft reports?▼

Yes, you can copyedit existing draft reports by loading the skill to apply Strunk's composition rules, removing formatting overuse and generic hedging to produce clear, professional prose.

Why does my writing sound fluffy and how do I fix it?▼

Writing sounds fluffy due to common AI patterns like empty "-ing" phrasing, promotional adjectives, and generic hedging; fix it by applying rule-based rewriting with active voice and omitting needless words.

Does this writing tool work without external dependencies or APIs?▼

Yes, this writing tool works without external dependencies, relying solely on internal rule-based rewriting and progressive-context guidance to edit prose for clarity and conciseness.