Stop Slop Skill

Kills the AI-writing tells in Claude's output so text doesn't read as generic AI slop.

Docs & Writing / De-AI-ifydocs-writingde-ai-ify
by AgentVoltv1.0.0Published 1y ago3 installs
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Before & after

Same prompt, same agent — the only difference is the skill.

PromptEdit this paragraph to sound less like AI
Beforegeneric AI agent
I would be happy to help you revise that text to sound more authentic. It's important to eliminate those generic phrases that make writing feel robotic or impersonal. I could identify common AI-writing patterns and suggest replacements that feel more human. There are several techniques—using contractions, adding specificity, varying sentence structure, and cutting filler words. Would you like me to go through the paragraph and flag the problematic sections?
Afterwith Stop Slop Skill
ORIGINAL PARAGRAPH
This innovative solution leverages cutting-edge technology to revolutionize the way users interact with data. We are committed to excellence and providing unparalleled value to our stakeholders.

REWRITE WITH NOTES
Our tool makes it easier to work with data. → Concrete action replaces 'leverage' and 'revolutionize' hype
We care about getting this right for you. → Direct commitment beats 'unparalleled value' corporate-speak

FLAG: "This innovative solution leverages" = classic AI opening (cliche startup language)
FLAG: "revolutionize the way" = buzzword pair (10 posts use exact phrase)
FLAG: "unparalleled value" = marketing filler (no specifics)

IMPROVED VERSION
Our tool makes it easier to work with data—no more hunting through spreadsheets or waiting for reports. We've built it to catch your mistakes before they cost you time. That's it. No hype, no promises beyond what we actually deliver.

KEY CHANGES
• Removed: innovative, leverages, cutting-edge, revolutionize
• Added: specific example (spreadsheets), concrete benefit (mistakes caught)
• Trimmed: 2 sentences reduced to 3 with more punch
• Tone shift: From corporate confidence to earned trust

About this skill


name: stop-slop-skill description: Use when Kills the AI-writing tells in Claude's output so text doesn't read as generic AI slop.

Stop Slop Skill

Stop Slop is a lightweight Claude skill that flags and rewrites the stock phrases and filler patterns common in AI-generated writing, before you ship the final copy.

What you get

  • Public GitHub repo with the skill file.

Customize your output

  • Adjust the phrase blocklist and tone rules to your own style guide.

Example output

Shown in the 10 Free Claude Code Skills rundown video.

Best for

Anyone publishing AI-assisted writing who wants it to sound human.

SKILL.md preview

SKILL.md
---
name: stop-slop-skill
description: Use this skill before shipping any AI-drafted text, to flag and rewrite the stock phrases and filler patterns that make writing read as generic AI slop.
version: 1.0.0
category: Docs & Writing / De-AI-ify
author: AgentVolt
license: proprietary
tags:
  - docs-writing
  - de-ai-ify
  - standard
---

# Stop Slop Skill

Flags and rewrites the stock phrases, hedging patterns, and structural tics that make AI-drafted text instantly recognizable, before the copy ships.

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