de-ai-ify
The de-AI-ify skill removes artificial language patterns from text by eliminating overused corporate transitions, clichés, hedging phrases, and robotic sentence structures while restoring natural human voice through varied sentence rhythm and authentic phrasing. Use this skill when you want to convert AI-generated or corporate-sounding writing into conversational, direct prose that reads as genuinely human.
git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/heyitsnoah/claudesidian /tmp/de-ai-ify && cp -r /tmp/de-ai-ify/.agents/skills/de-ai-ify ~/.claude/skills/de-ai-ifySKILL.md
# De-AI-ify Text Remove AI-generated patterns and restore natural human voice to your writing. I'll create a de-AI-ified version of your text that sounds more human and less machine-generated. ## What Gets Removed ### 1. Overused Transitions - "Moreover," "Furthermore," "Additionally," "Nevertheless" - Excessive "However" usage - "While X, Y" openings ### 2. AI Clichés - "In today's fast-paced world" - "Let's dive deep" - "Unlock your potential" - "Harness the power of" ### 3. Hedging Language - "It's important to note" - "It's worth mentioning" - Vague quantifiers: "various," "numerous," "myriad" ### 4. Corporate Buzzwords - "utilize" → "use" - "facilitate" → "help" - "optimize" → "improve" - "leverage" → "use" ### 5. Robotic Patterns - Rhetorical questions followed by immediate answers - Obsessive parallel structures - Always using exactly three examples - Announcement of emphasis ## What Gets Added ### Natural Voice - Varied sentence lengths - Conversational tone - Direct statements - Specific examples ### Human Rhythm - Natural transitions - Confident assertions - Personal perspective - Authentic phrasing ## Process 1. **Read original file** 2. **Create copy with "-HUMAN" suffix** 3. **Apply de-AI-ification** 4. **Provide change log** ## Output You'll get: - A new file with natural human voice - Change log showing what was fixed - List of places needing specific examples ## Example Transformations **Before (AI):** "In today's rapidly evolving digital landscape, it's crucial to understand that leveraging AI effectively isn't just about utilizing cutting-edge technology—it's about harnessing its transformative potential to unlock unprecedented opportunities." **After (Human):** "AI works best when you use it for specific tasks. Focus on what it does well: writing code, analyzing data, and answering questions." Let me de-AI-ify your text!
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