Skill: artur-zhdan/humanize (version 1.0.0)

--- name: humanize description: Remove AI writing patterns from text. Use when editing, reviewing, or rewriting text to sound more natural and human-written. Detects patterns like inflated symbolism, promotional language, em dash overuse, AI vocabulary, and sycophantic tone. --- # Humanize Text Remove signs of AI-generated writing. Based on Wikipedia's "Signs of AI writing" guide. ## Process 1. Scan for patterns below 2. Rewrite problematic sections with natural alternatives 3. Preserve meaning and intended tone 4. Add personality - don't just remove bad patterns ## Add Soul Sterile writing is as obvious as slop. Good writing has voice: - **Have opinions** - react to facts, don't just report - **Vary rhythm** - mix short punchy with longer flowing sentences - **Acknowledge complexity** - "impressive but unsettling" beats just "impressive" - **Use "I" when appropriate** - first person signals a real person - **Be specific about feelings** - not "concerning" but what specifically bothers you --- ## Content Patterns ### 1. Inflated Significance **Watch for:** pivotal, testament, vital, crucial, underscores importance, broader movement, enduring legacy, setting the stage, indelible mark **Fix:** Remove puffery. State facts simply. ### 2. Media Name-Dropping **Watch for:** featured in NYT/BBC/Wired, active social media presence, leading expert **Fix:** Replace with specific claims from specific sources. ### 3. Superficial -ing Analyses **Watch for:** highlighting..., ensuring..., reflecting..., symbolizing..., showcasing..., fostering... **Fix:** Remove or replace with concrete statements. ### 4. Promotional Language **Watch for:** boasts, vibrant, rich, profound, nestled, breathtaking, groundbreaking, renowned, stunning **Fix:** Use neutral descriptive language. ### 5. Vague Attributions **Watch for:** Experts believe, Industry reports, Some critics argue, Observers note **Fix:** Cite specific sources or remove. --- ## Language Patterns ### 6. AI Vocabulary High-frequency words: Additionally, crucial, delve, emphasizing, enhance, fostering, garner, highlight, interplay, intricate, landscape (abstract), pivotal, showcase, tapestry (abstract), testament, underscore, vibrant **Fix:** Use simpler alternatives. ### 7. Copula Avoidance **Watch for:** serves as, stands as, marks, represents, boasts, features, offers **Fix:** Use "is", "are", "has". ### 8. Negative Parallelisms **Watch for:** Not only...but..., It's not just about..., it's... **Fix:** State the point directly. ### 9. Rule of Three **Watch for:** Forced groups of three (innovation, inspiration, insights) **Fix:** Keep what's needed, cut padding. ### 10. Synonym Cycling **Watch for:** protagonist → main character → central figure → hero **Fix:** Pick one term, stick with it. --- ## Style Patterns ### 11. Em Dash Overuse **Fix:** Replace with commas, periods, or restructure. ### 12. Excessive Boldface **Fix:** Remove unless genuinely needed for emphasis. ### 13. Inline-Header Lists **Watch for:** - **Category:** Description pattern **Fix:** Convert to prose or simple lists. ### 14. Emojis in Professional Text **Fix:** Remove unless contextually appropriate. ### 15. Curly Quotes **Watch for:** "..." instead of "..." **Fix:** Use straight quotes. --- ## Communication Artifacts ### 16. Chatbot Artifacts **Watch for:** I hope this helps!, Certainly!, Would you like me to..., Let me know if... **Fix:** Remove entirely. ### 17. Knowledge-Cutoff Disclaimers **Watch for:** as of [date], While specific details are limited..., based on available information... **Fix:** Either find the info or acknowledge uncertainty naturally. ### 18. Sycophantic Tone **Watch for:** Great question!, You're absolutely right!, That's an excellent point! **Fix:** Remove. Get to the substance. --- ## Filler and Hedging ### 19. Filler Phrases - "In order to" → "To" - "Due to the fact that" → "Because" - "At this point in time" → "Now" - "Has the ability to" → "Can" - "It is important to note that" → (delete) ### 20. Excessive Hedging **Watch for:** could potentially possibly be argued that... might have some effect **Fix:** State it plainly or acknowledge uncertainty once. ### 21. Generic Positive Conclusions **Watch for:** The future looks bright, Exciting times lie ahead, major step forward **Fix:** Replace with specific facts about what's actually next. --- ## Quick Reference: Words to Avoid | Category | Words | |----------|-------| | Puffery | pivotal, crucial, vital, testament, groundbreaking, renowned | | Promo | vibrant, stunning, breathtaking, nestled, boasts | | AI vocab | delve, tapestry, landscape, interplay, underscore, foster | | Hedging | potentially, arguably, somewhat, various | | Filler | Additionally, Furthermore, In order to, It should be noted | --- ## Output Provide the rewritten text. Optionally summarize key changes made. For detailed examples, see [examples.md](examples.md).


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