ai-writing-detox

Name: ai-writing-detox
Author: jamditis

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How to install ai-writing-detox?

jamditis/claude-skills-journalism/ai-writing-detox

$npx -y skills add jamditis/claude-skills-journalism --skill ai-writing-detox

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Summary

Eliminate AI-generated writing patterns that erode reader trust. Activate when writing articles, documentation, press releases, or any content where AI patterns would undermine credibility. For journalists using AI assistance who need human-sounding output.

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SKILL.md

1	# AI writing detox
2
3	Good writing is invisible. If readers notice the writing style, it's distracting from the content. AI patterns are noticeable—they break trust.
4
5	## When to use
6
7	- Writing or editing any journalism content
8	- Creating press releases or media advisories
9	- Drafting documentation or reports
10	- Writing social media posts
11	- Reviewing any AI-assisted text before publication
12
13	## Banned words (delete or replace)
14
15	\| Word \| Why it's bad \| Alternative \|
16	\|------\|--------------\|-------------\|
17	\| delve \| AI signature word \| explore, examine, look at \|
18	\| realm \| Pretentious \| area, field \|
19	\| tapestry \| Purple prose \| (delete entirely) \|
20	\| landscape \| Corporate speak \| situation, environment \|
21	\| leverage \| Jargon \| use \|
22	\| utilize \| Jargon \| use \|
23	\| robust \| Meaningless \| strong, reliable \|
24	\| seamless \| Almost always false \| smooth, easy \|
25	\| comprehensive \| Rarely necessary \| full, complete \|
26	\| cutting-edge \| Cliché \| modern, new \|
27	\| holistic \| Corporate \| complete, full \|
28	\| synergy \| Corporate \| (delete, rewrite) \|
29	\| paradigm \| Overused \| model, approach \|
30	\| empower \| Vague \| (be specific about what capability) \|
31	\| innovative \| Empty praise \| (describe what's new) \|
32	\| transformative \| Hyperbolic \| changed, improved \|
33	\| sophisticated \| Vague filler \| advanced, or describe what's complex \|
34	\| leveraging \| Corporate jargon \| using \|
35	\| ecosystem \| Overused metaphor \| system, environment \|
36	\| rich \| (as modifier) \| (delete or be specific) \|
37	\| over (for quantity) \| AP rule \| more than \|
38
39	## Banned phrases
40
41	### Throat-clearing (delete entirely)
42
43	- "It's important to note that..."
44	- "In today's [X] landscape..."
45	- "Let's dive/delve into..."
46	- "Without further ado..."
47	- "In this article, we will..."
48	- "It's worth mentioning that..."
49	- "It goes without saying..."
50	- "As we all know..."
51
52	### Empty hedges
53
54	- "To be fair..." / "To be honest..."
55	- "At the end of the day..."
56	- "When it comes to..."
57	- "In terms of..."
58	- "With respect to..."
59
60	### AI enthusiasm
61
62	- "This is a game-changer"
63	- "...and that's a good thing!"
64	- "Here's the thing:"
65	- "...and that's okay!"
66	- "...and I'm here for it"
67
68	### Corporate buzzwords
69
70	- "Moving forward..."
71	- "Going forward..."
72	- "At this point in time..."
73	- "Due to the fact that..."
74	- "In order to..."
75
76	## Banned structures
77
78	### Don't start sentences with:
79
80	- "So," or "Well,"
81	- "Now," (when not about time)
82	- "Look," or "Listen,"
83	- "Basically," or "Essentially,"
84
85	### Don't end sentences with:
86
87	- "...right?"
88	- "...you know?"
89	- "...if you will"
90
91	## The substitution table
92
93	\| If you wrote \| Write instead \|
94	\|--------------\|---------------\|
95	\| utilize \| use \|
96	\| facilitate \| help \|
97	\| implement \| build, add, create \|
98	\| leverage \| use \|
99	\| functionality \| feature \|
100	\| methodology \| method \|
101	\| in order to \| to \|
102	\| due to the fact that \| because \|
103	\| at this point in time \| now \|
104	\| a large number of \| many \|
105	\| in the event that \| if \|
106	\| prior to \| before \|
107	\| subsequent to \| after \|
108	\| in close proximity to \| near \|
109	\| has the ability to \| can \|
110
111	## Case sensitivity
112
113	Always use sentence case for headings, not title case.
114
115	\| Wrong \| Right \|
116	\|-------\|-------\|
117	\| Getting Started With Your Project \| Getting started with your project \|
118	\| How To Use The Tool \| How to use the tool \|
119	\| Best Practices For Journalism \| Best practices for journalism \|
120
121	## Journalism-specific patterns to avoid
122
123	### "Not just X—it's Y" pattern
124
125	Avoid: "This isn't just a news story—it's a wake-up call"
126	Avoid: "This wasn't just a press conference—it was a turning point"
127
128	Do instead: State the thing directly without dramatic framing
129
130	### "Fundamentally transforms" pattern
131
132	Avoid: "This fundamentally transforms how newsrooms operate"
133	Avoid: "This represents a fundamental shift in journalism"
134
135	Do instead: Describe the actual change without hyperbole
136
137	### Inflated claims in reporting
138
139	Avoid: "A bombshell revelation"
140	Avoid: "A major milestone"
141	Avoid: "A groundbreaking investigation"
142
143	Do instead: Let the facts speak. Readers judge significance.
144
145	### Empty transitions
146
147	Avoid: "With that in mind..."
148	Avoid: "Building on this foundation..."
149	Avoid: "Taking this a step further..."
150
151	Do instead: Just make the next point
152
153	### "It's not about X, it's about Y" pattern
154
155	Avoid: "It's not about the technology, it's about the people"
156	Avoid: "This isn't about clicks. It's about trust."
157
158	Do instead: State the actual point without rhetorical setup. The X-not-Y construction is the dominant 2025-2026 ChatGPT/Claude rhetorical signature.
159
160	### Em-dash overuse between independent clauses
161
162	Avoid: "The vote was close — only three council members opposed it — but the measure passed."
163	Avoid: "Reporters

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How to install ai-writing-detox?

jamditis/claude-skills-journalism/ai-writing-detox

$npx -y skills add jamditis/claude-skills-journalism --skill ai-writing-detox

Installs into the current project.

Summary

Files · 1

View on GitHub

SKILL.md

1	# AI writing detox
2
3	Good writing is invisible. If readers notice the writing style, it's distracting from the content. AI patterns are noticeable—they break trust.
4
5	## When to use
6
7	- Writing or editing any journalism content
8	- Creating press releases or media advisories
9	- Drafting documentation or reports
10	- Writing social media posts
11	- Reviewing any AI-assisted text before publication
12
13	## Banned words (delete or replace)
14
15	\| Word \| Why it's bad \| Alternative \|
16	\|------\|--------------\|-------------\|
17	\| delve \| AI signature word \| explore, examine, look at \|
18	\| realm \| Pretentious \| area, field \|
19	\| tapestry \| Purple prose \| (delete entirely) \|
20	\| landscape \| Corporate speak \| situation, environment \|
21	\| leverage \| Jargon \| use \|
22	\| utilize \| Jargon \| use \|
23	\| robust \| Meaningless \| strong, reliable \|
24	\| seamless \| Almost always false \| smooth, easy \|
25	\| comprehensive \| Rarely necessary \| full, complete \|
26	\| cutting-edge \| Cliché \| modern, new \|
27	\| holistic \| Corporate \| complete, full \|
28	\| synergy \| Corporate \| (delete, rewrite) \|
29	\| paradigm \| Overused \| model, approach \|
30	\| empower \| Vague \| (be specific about what capability) \|
31	\| innovative \| Empty praise \| (describe what's new) \|
32	\| transformative \| Hyperbolic \| changed, improved \|
33	\| sophisticated \| Vague filler \| advanced, or describe what's complex \|
34	\| leveraging \| Corporate jargon \| using \|
35	\| ecosystem \| Overused metaphor \| system, environment \|
36	\| rich \| (as modifier) \| (delete or be specific) \|
37	\| over (for quantity) \| AP rule \| more than \|
38
39	## Banned phrases
40
41	### Throat-clearing (delete entirely)
42
43	- "It's important to note that..."
44	- "In today's [X] landscape..."
45	- "Let's dive/delve into..."
46	- "Without further ado..."
47	- "In this article, we will..."
48	- "It's worth mentioning that..."
49	- "It goes without saying..."
50	- "As we all know..."
51
52	### Empty hedges
53
54	- "To be fair..." / "To be honest..."
55	- "At the end of the day..."
56	- "When it comes to..."
57	- "In terms of..."
58	- "With respect to..."
59
60	### AI enthusiasm
61
62	- "This is a game-changer"
63	- "...and that's a good thing!"
64	- "Here's the thing:"
65	- "...and that's okay!"
66	- "...and I'm here for it"
67
68	### Corporate buzzwords
69
70	- "Moving forward..."
71	- "Going forward..."
72	- "At this point in time..."
73	- "Due to the fact that..."
74	- "In order to..."
75
76	## Banned structures
77
78	### Don't start sentences with:
79
80	- "So," or "Well,"
81	- "Now," (when not about time)
82	- "Look," or "Listen,"
83	- "Basically," or "Essentially,"
84
85	### Don't end sentences with:
86
87	- "...right?"
88	- "...you know?"
89	- "...if you will"
90
91	## The substitution table
92
93	\| If you wrote \| Write instead \|
94	\|--------------\|---------------\|
95	\| utilize \| use \|
96	\| facilitate \| help \|
97	\| implement \| build, add, create \|
98	\| leverage \| use \|
99	\| functionality \| feature \|
100	\| methodology \| method \|
101	\| in order to \| to \|
102	\| due to the fact that \| because \|
103	\| at this point in time \| now \|
104	\| a large number of \| many \|
105	\| in the event that \| if \|
106	\| prior to \| before \|
107	\| subsequent to \| after \|
108	\| in close proximity to \| near \|
109	\| has the ability to \| can \|
110
111	## Case sensitivity
112
113	Always use sentence case for headings, not title case.
114
115	\| Wrong \| Right \|
116	\|-------\|-------\|
117	\| Getting Started With Your Project \| Getting started with your project \|
118	\| How To Use The Tool \| How to use the tool \|
119	\| Best Practices For Journalism \| Best practices for journalism \|
120
121	## Journalism-specific patterns to avoid
122
123	### "Not just X—it's Y" pattern
124
125	Avoid: "This isn't just a news story—it's a wake-up call"
126	Avoid: "This wasn't just a press conference—it was a turning point"
127
128	Do instead: State the thing directly without dramatic framing
129
130	### "Fundamentally transforms" pattern
131
132	Avoid: "This fundamentally transforms how newsrooms operate"
133	Avoid: "This represents a fundamental shift in journalism"
134
135	Do instead: Describe the actual change without hyperbole
136
137	### Inflated claims in reporting
138
139	Avoid: "A bombshell revelation"
140	Avoid: "A major milestone"
141	Avoid: "A groundbreaking investigation"
142
143	Do instead: Let the facts speak. Readers judge significance.
144
145	### Empty transitions
146
147	Avoid: "With that in mind..."
148	Avoid: "Building on this foundation..."
149	Avoid: "Taking this a step further..."
150
151	Do instead: Just make the next point
152
153	### "It's not about X, it's about Y" pattern
154
155	Avoid: "It's not about the technology, it's about the people"
156	Avoid: "This isn't about clicks. It's about trust."
157
158	Do instead: State the actual point without rhetorical setup. The X-not-Y construction is the dominant 2025-2026 ChatGPT/Claude rhetorical signature.
159
160	### Em-dash overuse between independent clauses
161
162	Avoid: "The vote was close — only three council members opposed it — but the measure passed."
163	Avoid: "Reporters

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