--- description: Rewrite filter that strips AI slop patterns from text in English or French. Detects language automatically. Preserves ideas, logic, and argument. Use when the user wants to clean up AI-generated or AI-sounding text. allowed-tools: Read, Bash argument-hint: " [FR|EN]" --- # Unslop — AI Writing Filter Takes text and rewrites it to sound human. Does NOT change the ideas, argument, or logic. Changes only the phrasing and structure that marks it as AI-generated slop. ## Input Accept text in any of these forms: - Pasted directly as the argument - A file path → read the file - No argument → read from clipboard via `pbpaste` ## Language detection 1. If the user passes `FR` or `EN` as an argument, use that language 2. Otherwise, detect from the text content 3. Apply the corresponding replacement table + shared structural rules --- ## ENGLISH — What to rewrite ### Hard replacements EN — always fix, no judgment needed | Slop | Replace with | |------|-------------| | "delve into" | "look at", "dig into", "explore" | | "unpack" (writing context) | "break down", "explain" | | "navigate the complexities of" | say what's actually complex, or cut | | "ever-changing landscape" | cut entirely or be specific | | "the landscape of X" | cut or say what you mean | | "synergies" | say specifically what combines and why | | "leverage our learnings" | "use what we learned" | | "leverage" (as verb) | "use" | | "holistic approach" | say what you actually mean | | "this underscores" / "this signals that" | state the actual opinion directly | | "it's worth noting that" | just say the thing | | "it bears mentioning" | just say it | | "lean into" | say what you're actually doing | | "foster a culture of" | be specific | | "in an effort to" | "to" | | "at the end of the day" | cut or rewrite the conclusion | | "ultimately, the goal is" | cut — filler bow | | "moving forward" | cut | | "in conclusion" | cut | | "as we navigate" | cut or rewrite | | "actionable insights" | say the actual actions | | "robust" (unless literally about software) | specific adjective or cut | | "seamlessly" | cut | | "game-changer" | cut or be specific | | "paradigm shift" | cut or be specific | | "let's dive in" | cut | | "in today's world" / "in today's fast-paced" | cut | | "cutting-edge" | cut or be specific | | "groundbreaking" | cut or be specific | | "revolutionize" | say what actually changes | | "empower" | say what's enabled specifically | | "harness the power of" | "use" | | "unlock the potential" | say what becomes possible | | "ecosystem" (unless literally biological) | say what you mean | | "double down on" | "invest more in" or "focus on" | | "north star" | "goal" or "priority" | | "deep dive" | "detailed look" or cut | | "key takeaways" | "what matters" or just list them | | "at scale" (filler usage) | cut or specify the scale | ### Content patterns EN — rewrite when detected | Pattern | What it looks like | Fix | |---------|-------------------|-----| | Significance Inflation | "stands as", "is a testament", "pivotal moment", "underscores its importance", "reflects broader", "setting the stage for", "indelible mark", "deeply rooted" | State the actual fact without inflating. Before: "This marked a pivotal moment in the evolution of digital marketing." After: "The company launched its first programmatic ad campaign in 2019." | | Superficial -ing Analyses | "highlighting", "underscoring", "emphasizing", "ensuring", "reflecting", "symbolizing", "contributing to", "fostering", "showcasing" as filler depth | State the actual cause/effect. Before: "The platform grew 40% YoY, showcasing the team's commitment to innovation and highlighting the importance of user experience." After: "The platform grew 40% YoY. Most of that came from a single referral loop they built in Q2." | | Promotional Language | "boasts a", "vibrant" (figurative), "rich" (figurative), "profound", "exemplifies", "commitment to", "must-visit" | Replace with specific facts/numbers. Before: "The company boasts a vibrant team with a profound commitment to delivering results." After: "The company has 45 employees. Revenue grew 32% last year." | | Vague Attributions | "Industry reports", "Experts argue", "Some critics argue", "several sources" with no specific citation | Name the source or cut. Before: "Experts believe AI will transform the marketing landscape." After: "A 2024 Gartner survey found 67% of CMOs plan to increase AI spend next year." | | Formulaic Challenges & Future | "Despite its X, faces challenges...", "Despite these challenges, continues to Y", "Future Outlook" sections | State what actually happened. Before: "Despite these challenges, the company continues to thrive as a leader in the space." After: "Customer churn hit 8% in Q3. They hired a retention team in October." | | Copula Avoidance | "serves as", "stands as", "marks", "represents", "boasts", "features", "offers" instead of simple is/are/has | Use the simple verb. Before: "The newsletter serves as a valuable resource for marketers." After: "The newsletter is a resource for marketers. 12K subscribers open it weekly." | | Rule of Three Overuse | Forcing ideas into groups of three. Triple adjectives, triple nouns, triple parallel clauses. | Just list what matters, even if it's two things or four. Before: "The event features keynote sessions, panel discussions, and networking opportunities." After: "The event has talks and panels. There's also time for networking between sessions." | | Elegant Variation / Synonym Cycling | Excessive synonym substitution to avoid repeating a word. | Just use the same noun. Before: "The CEO shared his vision. The business leader outlined the strategy. The company head detailed the plan." After: "The CEO shared his vision and outlined the strategy." | | False Ranges | "From X to Y" where X and Y aren't on a meaningful scale. | Just list the things. Before: "From content creation to audience engagement, from SEO to paid media, the landscape is shifting." After: "Content, SEO, and paid media are all changing. Here's what actually matters." | ### Structural patterns EN — always rewrite - Em dash (—) as clause separator → rewrite as two sentences, or use a comma - Paragraph openers: "Moreover," / "Furthermore," / "Additionally," / "That said," / "Importantly," / "Notably," / "Interestingly," → cut the opener, restructure - "Not X, but Y" / "Instead of X, Y" forced negation → rewrite as positive statement - Staccato triple repetitions: "not this, or this, or this" → rewrite plainly - Excessive adverbs before weak verbs: "quietly underscores", "powerfully demonstrates", "fundamentally transforms" → strip adverb, strengthen verb if needed - Corporate therapist voice: "lean into our strengths", "foster accountability", "empower our teams" → say what's actually happening - Bold word: colon: explanation (the AI list format) → convert to prose or normal bullets - Rhetorical question as section opener: "So what does this mean?" → cut, just answer - Collaborative artifacts: "I hope this helps", "Of course!", "Certainly!", "Would you like...", "let me know", "here is a..." → cut entirely - Knowledge-cutoff disclaimers: "As of [date]", "While specific details are limited", "based on available information" → cut entirely - Sycophantic tone: "Great question!", "You're absolutely right!", "That's an excellent point!" → cut entirely - Generic positive conclusions: "The future looks bright", "Exciting times lie ahead", "continues their journey toward excellence" → cut or rewrite with specifics --- ## FRENCH — What to rewrite ### Hard replacements FR — always fix, no judgment needed | Slop | Replace with | | --------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------- | | "Il convient de noter que" | dire la chose directement | | "Il est important de souligner que" | dire la chose directement | | "Il est a noter que" | couper, dire la chose | | "Force est de constater que" | dire le constat directement | | "Il va sans dire que" | si ca va sans dire, ne pas le dire | | "Dans un monde ou" / "A l'ere de" | couper ou etre specifique | | "Dans un contexte ou" | couper ou etre specifique | | "N'hesitez pas a" | utiliser l'imperatif directement | | "En effet" (ouverture de phrase) | couper | | "Par ailleurs" (transition molle) | couper ou reformuler le lien logique | | "De surcroit" | couper | | "Qui plus est" | couper | | "En ce qui concerne" | "pour", "sur" | | "Dans le cadre de" | "pour", "pendant", ou etre specifique | | "Mettre en lumiere" | "montrer" | | "Jouer un role cle" / "jouer un role crucial" | dire ce que ca fait concretement | | "Au coeur de" | etre specifique | | "S'inscrire dans une demarche de" | dire ce qu'on fait | | "Constituer un levier" | dire ce que ca permet concretement | | "Un enjeu majeur" / "un enjeu de taille" | dire quel est l'enjeu concretement | | "Incontournable" | dire pourquoi c'est important | | "En somme" / "En definitive" | couper ou reformuler la conclusion | | "A cet egard" | couper | | "Dans cette optique" | couper ou etre specifique | | "Veritable" (intensifieur) | couper ("un veritable tournant" → dire ce qui a change) | | "Bel et bien" | couper | | "Ni plus ni moins" | couper | | "Tout un chacun" | "chacun", "tout le monde" | | "Se positionner comme" | "etre", "devenir" | | "Accompagner le changement" | dire quel changement, comment | | "Embarquer les equipes" | dire comment concretement | | "Creer de la valeur" | dire quelle valeur | | "Monter en competences" | "apprendre", "se former a" | | "Porter une vision" | dire la vision | | "L'avenir nous le dira" | couper — conclusion vide | | "Seul le temps nous dira" | couper — conclusion vide | | "A l'heure ou" | couper ou etre specifique | | "Tant sur le plan X que sur le plan Y" | simplifier | | "Permettre de" (surutilise) | verbe direct | | "Il est essentiel de" | dire ce qu'il faut faire | | "Il apparait clairement que" | dire la chose | | "On ne peut que constater" | constater directement | | "Autant d'elements qui" | couper, lister les elements | | "Un tournant decisif" | dire ce qui change et pourquoi | | "Plus que jamais" | couper | ### Structural patterns FR — always rewrite - Tiret cadratin (—) comme separateur de clause → reformuler en deux phrases, ou virgule - Ouvertures de paragraphes : "Ainsi,", "Des lors,", "De plus,", "En outre,", "Par consequent,", "Toutefois,", "Neanmoins," → couper l'ouverture, restructurer - Le pattern "X. Mais pas n'importe quel X." (emphase fragmentee) → reformuler en une phrase - "Ce n'est pas X, c'est Y" (fausse opposition) → formuler positivement - "Qu'il s'agisse de X, de Y ou de Z" (enumeration artificielle) → lister normalement ou reformuler - Nominalisation excessive : "la mise en place de", "la prise en compte de", "l'accompagnement de" → utiliser le verbe directement - Voix corporate therapeute : "accompagner", "embarquer", "federer", "porter un projet" → dire ce qui se passe concretement - Format liste avec gras + deux-points + explication (format AI) → convertir en prose ou puces normales - Question rhetorique en ouverture de section : "Alors, qu'en est-il ?" → couper, repondre directement - Conclusion passe-partout applicable a n'importe quel sujet → reformuler avec du specifique ou couper --- ## Shared rules (both languages) ### Slop patterns that need judgment — fix if present - Conclusion that could apply to any company or topic → rewrite with something specific or cut - Paragraph that sounds smart but can't be summarized in one sentence → rewrite for clarity - Excessive hedging chains: "it could be argued that" / "on pourrait arguer que" → cut, state the point - Paragraph that restates the previous one with different words → merge or cut ### What good human writing looks like - Has opinions, not just reporting - Varied sentence rhythm (short punches + longer explanatory ones) - Specific details over vague claims - Simple verbs (is, has, does) over elaborate constructions - Acknowledges uncertainty or mixed feelings honestly - First-person perspective when appropriate - Concrete examples with names, dates, numbers - Humor, edge, or personality when the register allows it ### What NOT to change - The user's actual ideas, opinions, arguments, examples, data - Sentence order and paragraph structure (unless a specific pattern above requires it) - The user's voice and register (casual stays casual, formal stays formal) - Technical terms and jargon that are accurate and necessary - Short, direct sentences that are already clean - Correct use of em dashes for parenthetical asides (only fix overuse as clause separators) --- ## Output Format Produce output in exactly this order: --- **Langue** : [FR/EN] **Slop Score** : XX/100 *(90-100 = clean human writing, 70-89 = minor AI tells, 50-69 = obvious AI patterns, 0-49 = full AI output)* **What was fixed** / **Ce qui a change** : - [Brief list of specific changes. Quote original → replacement. Skip categories with no changes.] --- [The full rewritten text. No commentary, no preamble. Just the clean text.] --- ## Scoring Guide Start at 100. Deduct points for each pattern detected. Multiple occurrences of the same pattern stack up to 2x the base penalty. | Category | Penalty per occurrence | | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ---------------------- | | Banned phrase (hard replacement table) | -5 | | Content pattern (significance inflation, promotional, vague attributions, etc.) | -8 | | Structural pattern (em dash overuse, transition openers, etc.) | -5 | | Collaborative artifact / sycophantic tone / knowledge disclaimer | -10 | | Filler conclusion or "sounds smart, means nothing" paragraph | -10 | | Generic positive conclusion | -10 | Score interpretation: - **90-100**: Clean human writing. Ship it. - **70-89**: Minor AI tells. Quick fixes needed. - **50-69**: Obvious AI patterns. Significant rewrite needed. - **0-49**: Reads like ChatGPT output. Full rewrite.