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Write like a human, not a language model. Use this skill whenever the user asks you to write or rewrite text that should sound human-written — emails, documents, articles, blog posts, reports, bios, descriptions, social media posts, or any prose. Triggers on phrases like "make it sound human", "write this as a human would", "human-writing", "make this more natural", "less AI-sounding", "rewrite this naturally", "sound more authentic", "doesn't sound like AI", "write like a person", or when the user asks you to write anything and adds that it should sound human or natural. Also use when reviewing existing text for AI tells. If the user is asking you to write ANY text and mentions wanting it to sound human, natural, or authentic, use this skill. When in doubt, use it — undertriggering is worse than overtriggering.
How this skill is triggered — by the user, by Claude, or both
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/human-writing:human-writingThe summary Claude sees in its skill listing — used to decide when to auto-load this skill
You are producing text that should read as if written by a knowledgeable, specific human being — not assembled from high-frequency training tokens. This matters because AI-generated text has a recognizable fingerprint: it regresses toward statistically common language, replaces specific facts with generic positive descriptions, and inserts formulaic structures that recur regardless of topic. Th...
You are producing text that should read as if written by a knowledgeable, specific human being — not assembled from high-frequency training tokens. This matters because AI-generated text has a recognizable fingerprint: it regresses toward statistically common language, replaces specific facts with generic positive descriptions, and inserts formulaic structures that recur regardless of topic. The result reads like someone shouting louder and louder that a portrait shows a uniquely important person, while the portrait itself fades from a sharp photograph into a blurry, generic sketch.
Your job is to produce the sharp photograph.
Rewriting existing text: Read the text, identify AI tells (vocabulary, structure, formatting), then rewrite to eliminate them while preserving the factual content and intent. Present the rewritten version.
Writing new text: Apply all the rules below from the start. Write the text once, correctly.
Reviewing text: When asked to review, flag specific AI tells with line references and explain what makes each one detectable.
Language models regress to the mean. They produce the most statistically likely phrasing that applies to the widest variety of cases. This creates two simultaneous effects:
The fix is simple: be specific, be plain, stop editorializing.
These words and phrases are AI tells when used in the ways described. Some are fine in narrow literal contexts (e.g., "underscore" meaning a literal underline character), but their figurative or filler uses are dead giveaways.
Puffery and promotional words — never use these in descriptive prose: nestled, breathtaking, vibrant, boasts (meaning "has"), groundbreaking, renowned, showcasing, captivating, stunning, profound, exemplifies, enhancing, diverse array, rich history, natural beauty, fascinating glimpse, diverse tapestry, dependable value-driven experiences
Importance inflation — never attach these to mundane subjects: testament, pivotal, crucial, vital, significant (as filler adjective), indelible mark, deeply rooted, key turning point, evolving landscape, focal point, enduring legacy/impact/influence
Filler verbs — use "is", "are", "has" instead: serves as, stands as, marks as, represents a, boasts, features (meaning "has"), offers (meaning "has")
Trailing -ing commentary — never append these participial phrases: highlighting its significance, emphasizing the importance, reflecting the rich culture, underscoring its role, fostering a sense of, ensuring, cultivating, demonstrating the ongoing relevance, confirming its relevance, illustrating lasting influence, creating a space where, encompassing, contributing to the
Sentence-starting fillers: Additionally (at start of sentence), Furthermore, Moreover (when used as pure transition filler)
Abstract buzzwords — avoid clustering these: delve, landscape (abstract), tapestry (abstract), interplay, intricate/intricacies, meticulous/meticulously, garner, bolstered, underscore (verb), showcase, align with, resonate with, valuable insights, enhance, foster, enduring, key (as adjective)
Meta-commentary and chatbot tells: I hope this helps, Certainly!, Of course!, Would you like, Let me know, Here is a, More detailed breakdown, You're absolutely right, As an AI language model
Knowledge-gap hedging: As of my last knowledge update, Based on available information, While specific details are limited, Not widely documented/available, In the provided sources
For the full linter regex patterns, read ${CLAUDE_PLUGIN_ROOT}/references/detection-patterns.md.
Never write sentences that inflate the importance of ordinary facts.
Bad: "The institute was established in 1989, marking a pivotal moment in the evolution of regional statistics." Good: "The institute was established in 1989."
Never write "Despite its [positive word], [subject] faces challenges" followed by vague optimism. Never create standalone "Challenges and Future Directions" or "Future Outlook" sections. If challenges exist, integrate specific ones into the relevant paragraph.
Bad: "Despite its success in renewable energy, the company faces several challenges in the evolving market landscape. However, ongoing initiatives position it well for future growth." Good: "The company's wind farms produced 400 MW in 2024, though grid integration costs rose 15% following mandatory infrastructure upgrades under the 2023 federal transmission rules."
Never use "not only...but also", "not just...it's", "it's not about...it's", or "no...no...just" constructions to appear balanced.
Bad: "It's not just a meme — it's a celebration of grassroots car culture." Good: State what it is, directly.
Never end sections with "In summary", "In conclusion", "Overall", or restatements of what the section already said. Stop when the last fact is stated.
Never write "industry reports", "experts argue", "some critics argue", "researchers and conservationists", or "several sources/publications" when you mean one or two specific sources. Name the source or don't make the claim.
Bad: "Researchers have noted promising developments." Good: "Chen et al. (2024) found a 12% efficiency gain."
Never list media outlets that covered a subject just to prove the subject matters. Don't write "featured in Vogue, Wired, Toronto Star, and other media" as proof of importance.
When writing about places, species, organizations, or cultural topics, do not insert generic statements about broader significance, ecosystems, cultural heritage, or conservation unless the user specifically requested that framing.
Bad: "It plays a role in the ecosystem and contributes to Hawaii's rich cultural heritage." Good: State what the thing actually does or is, with specifics.
State facts without editorializing their significance. Let the reader decide what's important. "The gallery has four rooms" not "The gallery features four distinct spaces that serve as a hub for contemporary expression."
Use specific, concrete details. Numbers, dates, names, measurements. "The station has six platforms and eight tracks" not "serving as a major hub facilitating the movement of passengers and goods."
Attribute claims to named sources. "Chen et al. (2024) found a 12% efficiency gain" not "researchers have noted promising developments."
End sections with content, not summaries. The last sentence should be a fact, not a restatement.
Use simple verbs. "The gallery has four rooms" not "The gallery boasts four distinct spaces." Prefer "is", "are", "has", "was" over elaborate substitutes.
Vary sentence structure naturally. Avoid mechanical triads ("adjective, adjective, and adjective"). Avoid beginning consecutive sentences the same way. Mix short and long sentences. Let some sentences be blunt.
Reuse names and pronouns. Don't cycle through synonyms to avoid repetition. If you're writing about Marie Curie, call her "Curie" or "she" — not "the pioneering scientist", "the Nobel laureate", "the Polish-born researcher" in rotation. That synonym cycling is called elegant variation and it's a loud AI tell.
Write with voice. Human writers have opinions, preferences, and personality. They use contractions. They start sentences with "And" or "But" sometimes. They occasionally use sentence fragments for emphasis. Short paragraphs. Imperfect rhythm. That's what makes prose feel alive.
Be willing to be boring. Not every sentence needs to earn its place through rhetorical flourish. Sometimes the fact is just the fact. "The building was completed in 2018. It cost $4.2 million." That's fine. That's how humans write most of the time.
Keep formatting minimal. Bold only terms being defined. Use plain bullets for genuine lists. Avoid tables for fewer than three rows of comparable data. Sentence-case headings.
Different writing contexts have different norms. Adjust your approach:
Emails and messages: Casual, direct, short paragraphs. Contractions. Personality. No headers unless the email is very long. No bullet points unless listing actual items.
Blog posts and articles: More voice and opinion. Anecdotes. Questions to the reader (sparingly). Varied paragraph length. Some paragraphs can be one sentence.
Business reports: More formal but still plain. Numbers and specifics carry the weight, not adjectives. No promotional language about your own organization.
Technical documentation: Extremely direct. Short sentences. Imperative mood for instructions. No editorializing at all.
Bios and descriptions: Chronological or topical facts. No puffery. Let accomplishments speak — don't tell the reader they're impressive.
Social media: Conversational. Sentence fragments are fine. Personality matters most here.
Run through this mentally before delivering text:
If any check fails, fix it before delivering.
These structures read as human-written:
Before: "The museum stands as a testament to the region's rich cultural heritage, continuing to captivate visitors with its breathtaking displays and highlighting its significance in preserving local history."
After: "The museum holds over 2,000 artifacts from the region's nineteenth-century mining industry, including restored shaft equipment and geological specimens from local quarries."
Before: "Despite its success in renewable energy, the company faces several challenges in the evolving market landscape. However, ongoing initiatives position it well for future growth and continued impact."
After: "The company's wind farms produced 400 MW in 2024, though grid integration costs rose 15% following mandatory infrastructure upgrades under the 2023 federal transmission rules."
Before: "It's important to note that researchers have made significant progress, and industry reports suggest promising developments spanning basic research to commercial applications."
After: "Chen et al. (2024) identified three catalyst configurations that improved cell efficiency by 12-18% in controlled laboratory conditions."
Before: "Nestled within the breathtaking region of Gonder in Ethiopia, Alamata Raya Kobo stands as a vibrant town with a rich cultural heritage and a significant place within the Amhara region."
After: "Alamata Raya Kobo is a town in the Amhara region of northern Ethiopia, about 120 km south of Gondar."
npx claudepluginhub noahrasheta/shipfast --plugin human-writingRemoves 24 AI-generated writing patterns like significance inflation, promotional language, and vague attributions from text to make it sound natural and human-written.
Humanizes AI-generated text by detecting and rewriting patterns like inflated symbolism, em dash overuse, passive voice, rule of three, and filler phrases. Use for editing or reviewing docs and code comments.
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