writing-style
Applies rigorous style rules to eliminate filler and weasel words from technical text.
Install
mkdir -p .claude/skills/writing-style && curl -L -o skill.zip "https://agentskills.codes/api/skills/download/16794" && unzip -o skill.zip -d .claude/skills/writing-style && rm skill.zipInstalls to .claude/skills/writing-style
Activation
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Use when drafting any text. Specs, decisions, ADO/DevOps comments, code review comments, meeting notes, status updates, Teams messages, emails, PR descriptions, or any document. Applies hard style rules and a self-check before presenting.Key capabilities
- →Remove filler phrases from text
- →Eliminate weasel words
- →Limit adjectives to one per noun
- →Ensure paragraphs start with information
- →Avoid summaries of previously stated information
- →Replace adjectives with numbers for specificity
How it works
The skill applies a set of hard writing rules to the provided text, identifying and suggesting removal or replacement of filler phrases, weasel words, excessive adjectives, and other stylistic issues.
Inputs & outputs
When to use writing-style
- →Drafting technical specs
- →Writing code review comments
- →Drafting project updates
- →Preparing emails and messages
About writing-style
Enforces hard writing rules such as removing filler phrases, eliminating weasel words, and limiting adjectives. Ensures every sentence provides specific information.
Use when drafting any text. Specs, decisions, ADO/DevOps comments, code review comments, meeting notes, status updates, Teams messages, emails, PR descriptions, or any document. Applies hard style rules and a self-check before presenting.
When not to use it
- →When the user wants to use em dashes
- →When the user wants to use passive voice
- →When the user wants to use random metaphors
Limitations
- →Requires manual application of suggested changes
- →Does not automatically rewrite sentences for active voice or positive statements
- →Cannot infer numerical data if not provided
How it compares
This skill enforces a specific, strict set of writing style rules to produce concise and informative text, unlike general grammar or spell-checking tools.
Compared to similar skills
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| Skill | Installs | Updated | Safety | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| writing-style (this skill) | 0 | 3mo | No flags | Beginner |
| writing-clearly-and-concisely | 3 | 8mo | No flags | Beginner |
| professional-proofreader | 0 | 4mo | No flags | Beginner |
| proofread | 0 | 3mo | No flags | Beginner |
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