Use when the user says 'humanize', 'clean up writing', 'make it sound natural', or wants text to not sound AI-generated.
Remove AI tells and rewrite content to sound like a human wrote it.
When this skill activates, output:
✍️ Humanize — Rewriting for natural voice...
Then execute the protocol below.
| Context | Status | Priority |
|---|---|---|
| User says "humanize", "make it sound human/natural" | ACTIVE — rewrite content | P1 |
| User says "clean up this writing", "remove AI tone" | ACTIVE — rewrite content | P1 |
| User says "rewrite for blog/social/client" | ACTIVE — rewrite with audience in mind | P2 |
| User is writing code or technical docs (API refs, JSDoc) |
| DORMANT — technical writing is fine as-is |
| — |
| User is writing commit messages or changelogs | DORMANT — these have their own format | — |
Scan the content for these common AI writing tells:
Words to eliminate or replace:
| AI Pattern | Replace With |
|---|---|
| "delve", "delve into" | "explore", "look at", "dig into" |
| "leverage" | "use", "take advantage of" |
| "utilize" | "use" |
| "facilitate" | "help", "make easier" |
| "comprehensive" | (often removable, or "thorough", "complete") |
| "robust" | "solid", "strong", "reliable" |
| "streamline" | "simplify", "speed up" |
| "moreover", "furthermore" | (cut entirely or use "also", "and") |
| "it's important to note" | (cut — just state the thing) |
| "in conclusion" | (cut — the reader knows it's the end) |
| "in today's [X] landscape" | (cut entirely) |
| "game-changer" | (be specific about the benefit) |
| "navigate" (non-literal) | "deal with", "handle", "work through" |
| "paradigm" | (use a concrete noun instead) |
| "synergy" | "overlap", "combination", "fit" |
Structural patterns to fix:
Apply these principles:
Do NOT change:
Show the rewritten version. If the changes are substantial, briefly note what was changed:
User: "Humanize this paragraph"
In today's rapidly evolving digital landscape, it's important to note that leveraging comprehensive AI solutions can facilitate robust workflow optimization. Moreover, these game-changing tools enable organizations to navigate complex challenges and streamline their operations.
✍️ Humanize — Rewriting for natural voice...
AI tools speed up your workflow. They handle the repetitive stuff so your
team can focus on work that actually matters.
Changes: Cut filler intro, replaced "leverage/facilitate/robust/streamline"
with plain language, removed empty transitions, reduced from 41 words to 22.