Avoid AI Writing — Audit & Rewrite
Detects and fixes AI writing patterns ("AI-isms") that make text sound machine-generated. Covers 21 pattern categories with a 43-entry word/phrase replacement table that maps each flagged term to a specific, plainer alternative.
When to Use This Skill
- When asked to "remove AI-isms," "clean up AI writing," or "make this sound less like AI"
- After drafting content with AI and before publishing
- When editing any text that sounds like it was generated rather than written
- When auditing documentation, blog posts, marketing copy, or internal communications for AI tells
What It Detects
21 pattern categories: formatting issues (em dashes, bold overuse, emoji headers, bullet-heavy sections), sentence structure problems (hedging, hollow intensifiers, rule of three), word/phrase replacements (43 entries like leverage→use, utilize→use, robust→reliable), template phrases, transition phrases, structural issues, significance inflation, copula avoidance, synonym cycling, vague attributions, filler phrases, generic conclusions, chatbot artifacts, notability name-dropping, superficial -ing analyses, promotional language, formulaic challenges, false ranges, inline-header lists, title case headings, and cutoff disclaimers.
Example
Prompt:
Audit this for AI writing patterns:
"In today's rapidly evolving AI landscape, developers are embarking on a pivotal journey to leverage cutting-edge tools that streamline their workflows. Moreover, these robust solutions serve as a testament to the industry's commitment to fostering seamless experiences."
Output: The skill returns four sections:
- Issues found — every AI-ism quoted (landscape, embarking, pivotal, leverage, cutting-edge, streamline, robust, serves as, testament to, fostering, seamless, Moreover, In today's rapidly evolving...)
- Rewritten version — "Developers are starting to use newer AI tools to simplify their work. These tools are reliable, and they're making development less painful."
- What changed — summary of edits
- Second-pass audit — re-reads the rewrite to catch any surviving tells
Limitations
- Does not detect AI-generated code, only prose
- Pattern matching is guideline-based, not absolute — some flagged words are fine in context
- The replacement table suggests alternatives but the best choice depends on context
- Cannot verify factual claims or find real citations to replace vague attributions
1---2name: avoid-ai-writing3description: Audit and rewrite prose to strip 21 categories of AI writing patterns using a 43-entry replacement table, then re-audit the rewrite. USE WHEN asked to remove AI-isms, make text sound less like AI, or polish a draft for AI tells before publishing.4---56# Avoid AI Writing — Audit & Rewrite78Detects and fixes AI writing patterns ("AI-isms") that make text sound machine-generated. Covers 21 pattern categories with a 43-entry word/phrase replacement table that maps each flagged term to a specific, plainer alternative.910## When to Use This Skill1112- When asked to "remove AI-isms," "clean up AI writing," or "make this sound less like AI"13- After drafting content with AI and before publishing14- When editing any text that sounds like it was generated rather than written15- When auditing documentation, blog posts, marketing copy, or internal communications for AI tells1617## What It Detects1819**21 pattern categories:** formatting issues (em dashes, bold overuse, emoji headers, bullet-heavy sections), sentence structure problems (hedging, hollow intensifiers, rule of three), word/phrase replacements (43 entries like leverage→use, utilize→use, robust→reliable), template phrases, transition phrases, structural issues, significance inflation, copula avoidance, synonym cycling, vague attributions, filler phrases, generic conclusions, chatbot artifacts, notability name-dropping, superficial -ing analyses, promotional language, formulaic challenges, false ranges, inline-header lists, title case headings, and cutoff disclaimers.2021## Example2223**Prompt:**24```25Audit this for AI writing patterns:2627"In today's rapidly evolving AI landscape, developers are embarking on a pivotal journey to leverage cutting-edge tools that streamline their workflows. Moreover, these robust solutions serve as a testament to the industry's commitment to fostering seamless experiences."28```2930**Output:** The skill returns four sections:311. **Issues found** — every AI-ism quoted (landscape, embarking, pivotal, leverage, cutting-edge, streamline, robust, serves as, testament to, fostering, seamless, Moreover, In today's rapidly evolving...)322. **Rewritten version** — "Developers are starting to use newer AI tools to simplify their work. These tools are reliable, and they're making development less painful."333. **What changed** — summary of edits344. **Second-pass audit** — re-reads the rewrite to catch any surviving tells3536## Limitations3738- Does not detect AI-generated code, only prose39- Pattern matching is guideline-based, not absolute — some flagged words are fine in context40- The replacement table suggests alternatives but the best choice depends on context41- Cannot verify factual claims or find real citations to replace vague attributions
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