ai-slop-detector

AI Slop Detector

What This Does

Takes any text and rewrites it to remove common AI writing patterns, making it sound authentically human. Returns only the cleaned final version.

When to Use

• After generating any AI-assisted content
• Before publishing newsletters, articles, or social posts
• When text feels "too polished" or generic
• As a final quality gate in any writing workflow

Instructions

Execute these steps NOW on the text provided:

1. Scan the text for patterns listed below
2. Rewrite each flagged section using the suggested fixes
3. Output the cleaned text immediately - no preamble, no explanation

The input text is everything that preceded this skill's invocation. Process it now.

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When Called by Another Skill

This skill is often invoked at the end of other skills (magic-model-review, bb-coaching-response, newsletter-coach, etc.).

When invoked mid-workflow:

1. The text to clean is the draft just generated
2. Process it immediately
3. Return the cleaned version for the calling skill to present

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LANGUAGE AND TONE PATTERNS TO ELIMINATE

Promotional/Puffery Phrases

Remove these entirely or replace with specific facts:

• "stands as / serves as / is a testament"
• "plays a vital/significant role"
• "continues to captivate"
• "leaves a lasting impact"
• "rich cultural heritage/tapestry"
• "nestled in the heart of"
• "breathtaking," "must-visit," "stunning natural beauty"
• "enduring/lasting legacy"

Fix: Use specific, factual descriptions

• BAD: "The museum stands as a testament to the city's rich cultural heritage"
• GOOD: "The museum houses 3,000 artifacts spanning four centuries of local history"

Editorializing Phrases

Remove these - present facts directly:

• "it's important to note/remember/consider"
• "it is worth noting"
• "no discussion would be complete without"
• "this article wouldn't exist without"

Fix: Just state the thing

• BAD: "It's important to note that the company expanded rapidly"
• GOOD: "The company opened 15 new locations between 2020-2023"