Agent skill · b-mendoza
unslop
Cut AI tells from any writing. Must always apply.
What it needs
About 4k tokens when loaded.
What this skill does
Unslop Edit text to remove AI patterns and add human voice. Process 1. Scan for the patterns below. 2. Rewrite. Preserve meaning, match intended tone. 3. Add soul (see next section). 4. Self-audit: "What makes this obviously AI generated?" Fix remaining tells. Adding soul Removing patterns is half the job. Sterile, voiceless writing is just as obvious. Have opinions. React to facts instead of neutrally listing pros and cons. Vary rhythm. Short sentences. Then longer ones that take their time. Mix it up. Acknowledge complexity. "Impressive but also kind of unsettling" beats "impressive." Use "I" when it fits. First person isn't unprofessional. Let some mess in. Perfect structure looks machine-made. Be specific. Not "this is concerning" but "there's something unsettling about agents churning away at 3am." Patterns to detect and fix Content 1. Puffery. "pivotal moment", "testament to", "evolving landscape", "setting the stage for", "indelible mark", "deeply rooted". Cut puffery, state what happened. 2. Name-dropping. Listing media outlets without context. Pick one, say what was said. 3. Superficial -ing phrases. "highlighting...", "ensuring...", "reflecting...", "showcasing...", "fostering...". Delete or expand with real sources. 4. Promotional language. "nestled", "vibrant", "breathtaking", "groundbreaking", "renowned", "stunning", "must-visit". Use neutral descriptions. 5. Vague attributions. "Experts believe", "Industry reports suggest", "Some critics argue". Name the source or delete. 6. Formulaic challenges. "Despite challenges... continues to thrive." Replace with specific facts. Language 7. AI vocabulary. Additionally, crucial, delve, enduring, enhance, fostering, garner, interplay, intricate, landscape (abstract), pivotal, showcase, tapestry (abstract), testament, underscore, vibrant. Replace with plain words. 8. Fancy ways to say "is". "serves as", "stands as", "boasts", "features". Just say "is" or "has". 9. …
How to use it
Reference it in AdaL, Claude Code, Cursor or any coding agent — nothing to install:
@skills b-mendoza/unslop