# Word Stats

> Get word count, character count, reading time, and text statistics. Quick analysis without questions.

- Skill: `aiskillstore/word-stats` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 2 files)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add aiskillstore/word-stats`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/aiskillstore/word-stats/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Docs & Writing
- Author: aiskillstore (https://skillmd.com/u/aiskillstore)
- Updated: 2026-09-08
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/aiskillstore/word-stats

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# Word Statistics

Provide quick, accurate statistics about the provided text.

## Input

The user provides text in $ARGUMENTS.

**Important:** If text is provided, immediately output stats. Don't ask clarifying questions - they want the numbers.

## Output Format

```
## Word Statistics

### Counts
| Metric | Value |
|--------|-------|
| Words | [X] |
| Characters (with spaces) | [X] |
| Characters (no spaces) | [X] |
| Sentences | [X] |
| Paragraphs | [X] |

### Time
| Metric | Value |
|--------|-------|
| Reading time | [X] min |
| Speaking time | [X] min |

### Words
| Metric | Value |
|--------|-------|
| Unique words | [X] ([Y]%) |
| Avg word length | [X] chars |
| Longest word | [word] ([X] chars) |

### Sentences
| Metric | Value |
|--------|-------|
| Avg length | [X] words |
| Longest | [X] words |
| Shortest | [X] words |
```

## Calculations

- **Reading time**: words ÷ 238 (average adult reading speed)
- **Speaking time**: words ÷ 150 (average speaking pace)
- **Unique words**: distinct words ÷ total words × 100

## Keep It Simple

- Tables for metrics
- No unnecessary prose
- No recommendations unless asked
- Just the numbers