writing-clearly-and-concisely

Refine written prose for clarity and concision using Strunk's rules.

1|Updated Mar 1, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/hjemmesidekongen/ai --skill writing-clearly-and-concisely-hjemmesidekongen
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Skill: writing-clearly-and-concisely
Source: https://github.com/hjemmesidekongen/ai/tree/main/plugins/kronen/skills/writing-clearly-and-concisely
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/hjemmesidekongen/ai --skill writing-clearly-and-concisely-hjemmesidekongen

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps you eliminate jargon, wordiness, and AI-like patterns to produce clear, concise, and human-readable text.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Prose Refinement: Improves documentation, commit messages, UI text, and any written communication.
  • AI Pattern Detection: Identifies and helps remove common AI writing tells like puffery and empty -ing phrases.
  • Use Case: You've drafted a README for your new project, but it sounds a bit too generic. Use this Skill to make it more direct, specific, and engaging for potential users.

Quick Start

Edit the following text to be clearer and more concise.

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 documentation clearer and remove AI writing patterns?

To make documentation clearer, refine prose by applying Strunk's rules, using active voice, specific language, and omitting needless words to eliminate jargon and generic AI writing patterns.

What is the best way to write concise commit messages and error messages?

Writing concise commit messages and error messages requires omitting needless words, adopting a positive form, and ensuring output adheres to active voice and specific language for human-readable text.

How do I edit existing text to be more direct and engaging?

Editing text to be more direct involves identifying and removing common AI writing tells like puffery and empty -ing phrases, then applying style guides to ensure clarity and impact.

Does this prose refinement approach work for UI text and reports?

Yes, prose refinement works for UI text and reports by applying rules that enforce active voice, specific language, and positive form to eliminate wordiness across various written communications.

When should I not use AI pattern detection for editing?

Avoid using AI pattern detection for editing when your text genuinely requires passive voice or complex jargon to meet strict technical specifications, as the process strictly enforces active voice and concise language.