ClaudeReview a draft for AI writing patterns
Uses deslop
- The draft text to review
Review this draft using the deslop checklist
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Last commit on March 18, 2026·Created on March 18, 2026
stephenturner/skill-deslop
“Removes predictable AI tropes and formulaic patterns from professional prose.”
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#599
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TL;DR
This skill identifies and eliminates the repetitive linguistic tells often found in AI-generated text. It helps writers, researchers, and editors refine drafts to ensure the final output sounds natural and authentic rather than synthetic.
It is designed for substantial prose where authenticity is critical, ranging from scientific manuscripts and grant narratives to corporate memos and newsletters.
WHO IT'S FOR
Academic researchers
refining manuscripts, abstracts, and grant narratives
Content creators
editing blog posts and newsletters for authenticity
Corporate communications professionals
cleaning up AI-generated memos and reports
Editors and proofreaders
reviewing prose for AI tells and slop
Compatible AgentsThe repository documents support for these agents. The skills may also work with other agents that can load SKILL.md files, but they may need some setup or small changes.
Use this skill
Follow the documented setup, then try a first task.
Download and extract the repository ZIP
Installs: Installs the deslop skill folder from the complete repository ZIP, including its core SKILL.md and supporting references. · Claude
Click the repository’s green Code button, choose Download ZIP, extract the archive, and manually add the extracted folder to your Claude skills directory.
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Install the latest release file
Installs: Installs the released deslop .skill bundle. · Claude
Before you start
Platform: Claude web or a device with Claude Desktop installed
Open the repository’s Releases page and download the latest .skill file. On Claude web, manually add it through customize/skills; if Claude Desktop is installed, double-click the downloaded file instead.
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Build the skill from source
Installs: Builds and installs the complete deslop .skill bundle from SKILL.md and the references directory. · Claude
Before you start
- The git and zip command-line tools must be available to run the documented build commands.
Platform: Terminal plus Claude web or a device with Claude Desktop installed
Run this complete command block in a terminal to clone the repository, enter its directory, and build deslop.skill.
git clone https://github.com/stephenturner/skill-deslop.git cd skill-deslop zip -r deslop.skill SKILL.md references/
Manually add the resulting deslop.skill file through customize/skills on Claude web, or double-click it if Claude Desktop is installed.
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Give it something to do.
Score prose with the deslop rubric
Uses deslop
- The text to score
Score this text on the deslop rubric
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Rewrite one paragraph using quick checks
Uses deslop
- The paragraph to rewrite
Rewrite this paragraph to pass the deslop quick checks
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