Agent skill

Writing Anti AI

by Galaxy-Dawn in Galaxy-Dawn/claude-scholar

This skill should be used when the user asks to "remove AI writing patterns", "humanize this text", "make this sound more natural", "remove AI-generated traces", "fix robotic writing", or needs to…

MITAuto-check passedWriting & Content

Install Writing Anti AI

skills CLI
$ npx skills add Galaxy-Dawn/claude-scholar --skill writing-anti-ai -a claude-code

Project install by default; add -g for ~/.claude/skills/.

GitHub CLI
$ gh skill install Galaxy-Dawn/claude-scholar writing-anti-ai --agent claude-code

Project scope by default; add --scope user for a personal install. Needs GitHub CLI 2.90.0 or later (public preview).

Manual copy
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/Galaxy-Dawn/claude-scholar.git skills-src && mkdir -p .claude/skills && cp -r skills-src/skills/writing-anti-ai .claude/skills/writing-anti-ai && rm -rf skills-src

Use ~/.claude/skills/ instead of .claude/skills for a personal install. The folder must contain SKILL.md.

Claude Code skills documentation · loads skills from .claude/skills/

Facts

Skill name
writing-anti-ai
GitHub stars
5.7k
Used in
2 other repos
Token cost
~2.1k tokens
SKILL.md length
914 words
Files
7 (incl. references)
Skills in repo
34
Repo updated
First seen
Licence
MIT

At a glance

This skill should be used when the user asks to "remove AI writing patterns", "humanize this text", "make this sound more natural", "remove AI-generated traces", "fix robotic writing", or needs to…

  • Works in 5 steps: Cut Filler Phrases → Break Formulaic Structures → Vary Rhythm → …
  • Asks to remove AI writing patterns
  • SKILL.md covers Overview, When to Use This Skill, Core Rules (快速检查清单) and Common AI Patterns (常见 AI 模式), plus 9 more sections
  • Instructions only: no scripts, shell commands, URLs or credentials in SKILL.md

What it does

Writing Anti AI is an agent skill from Galaxy-Dawn/claude-scholar. This skill should be used when the user asks to "remove AI writing patterns", "humanize this text", "make this sound more natural", "remove AI-generated traces", "fix robotic writing", or needs to eliminate AI writing patterns from prose. Supports both English and Chinese text. Based on Wikipedia's "Signs of AI writing" guide, detects and fixes inflated symbolism, promotional language, superficial -ing analyses, vague attributions, AI vocabulary, negative parallelisms, and excessive conjunctive phrases.

Its SKILL.md is about 2.1k tokens, which your agent loads only when the skill is triggered. The skill folder holds 8 other files, including reference files (for example `examples/chinese.md`, `examples/english.md` and `references/patterns-chinese.md`).

It sits in Writing & Content, covering Humanizing AI text. It works with Wikipedia. The repository describes itself as: Semi-automated research assistant for academic research and software development. Supports Claude Code, Codex CLI, Kimi Code CLI, and OpenCode across ideation, coding… The licence is MIT.

When your agent uses it

  • Asks to remove AI writing patterns
  • Humanize this text
  • Make this sound more natural
  • Remove AI-generated traces

Example prompts

  • “remove AI writing patterns”
  • “humanize this text”
  • “make this sound more natural”
  • “/writing-anti-ai”

Workflow steps

5 steps, taken from the step headings in SKILL.md.

  1. Cut Filler Phrases
  2. Break Formulaic Structures
  3. Vary Rhythm
  4. Trust Readers
  5. Cut Quotables

What it can do on your machine

Read from SKILL.md and the folder at commit 9037873. It shows what the files ask for, not the result of running them.

  • Tool permissions

    Pre-approves nothing: there is no allowed-tools line, so your agent's usual permission prompts apply.

    From allowed-tools in the SKILL.md frontmatter.

  • Runs code

    No scripts in the folder and no shell commands in SKILL.md.

    From the folder's file list and the shell code blocks in SKILL.md.

  • Network

    Links to these hosts (documentation or services it may open):

    • en.wikipedia.org

    From URLs in SKILL.md, links to its own repository left out.

  • Credentials

    Names no API keys, tokens, secrets or passwords.

    From names ending in _API_KEY, _TOKEN, _SECRET, _KEY or _PASSWORD in SKILL.md.

Context cost

Writing Anti AI loads about 2.1k tokens when it runs, and up to ~7.1k if it reads all its reference files. Until then it costs about 131 tokens; SKILL.md has 914 words of instructions outside code blocks.

Always · name and description, kept in context so the agent knows when to use it
~131
When it runs · the whole SKILL.md, loaded when a task matches
~2.1k
With references · SKILL.md plus every file in references/, read only if the agent opens them
~7.1k

Estimates: characters ÷ 4, the usual rule of thumb; real counts depend on the model's tokenizer. Scripts and assets cost tokens only if the agent reads them.

Safety

Auto-check passed

The automated check found no risky patterns in SKILL.md.

Automated static check — not a guarantee. Review scripts before installing. It scans the text of SKILL.md for risky patterns (piping downloads into a shell, reading credential files, hidden Unicode, destructive commands); files beside SKILL.md are not scanned.

SKILL.md

The full file from Galaxy-Dawn/claude-scholar at commit 9037873, republished under its MIT licence (© Galaxy-Dawn). 914 words, ~2,129 tokens.

Download SKILL.mdSave it as .claude/skills/writing-anti-ai/SKILL.md (or your agent's skills folder). This skill also uses 6 other files; get the full folder from GitHub.
name
writing-anti-ai
description
This skill should be used when the user asks to "remove AI writing patterns", "humanize this text", "make this sound more natural", "remove AI-generated traces", "fix robotic writing", or needs to eliminate AI writing patterns from prose. Supports both English and Chinese text. Based on Wikipedia's "Signs of AI writing" guide, detects and fixes inflated symbolism, promotional language, superficial -ing analyses, vague attributions, AI vocabulary, negative parallelisms, and excessive conjunctive phrases.
version
1.0.0
author
gaoruizhang
license
MIT
tags
Writing, AI, Anti-AI, Humanizer

Writing Anti-AI

Remove AI-generated writing patterns from text to make it sound natural and human-written. Supports both English and Chinese.

When editing academic prose, check the active installed skills/ml-paper-writing/references/knowledge/paper-miner-writing-memory.md under the current client's skill home for relevant source-attributed writing examples. Use it only to guide natural structure and rhythm. Keep the author's meaning, evidence, and target venue constraints intact. If the memory is absent or irrelevant, continue with this skill's own pattern references.

Overview

This skill identifies and eliminates predictable AI writing patterns from prose, based on Wikipedia: Signs of AI writing, maintained by WikiProject AI Cleanup.

Core insight: LLMs use statistical algorithms to predict what should come next. The result tends toward the most statistically likely outcome that applies to the widest variety of cases—creating detectable patterns.

When to Use This Skill

Trigger phrases:

  • "Humanize this text" / "人性化处理这段文字"
  • "Remove AI writing patterns" / "去除 AI 写作痕迹"
  • "Make this sound more natural" / "让这段文字更自然"
  • "This sounds robotic/AI-generated" / "这听起来像机器写的"
  • "Fix the AI patterns" / "修复 AI 模式"

Use cases:

  • Editing AI-generated content to sound human
  • Reviewing text for AI patterns before publication
  • Polishing academic or professional writing
  • Removing "slop" from prose

Core Rules (快速检查清单)

1. Cut Filler Phrases

Remove throat-clearing openers and emphasis crutches.

English examples:

  • "In order to achieve this goal" → "To achieve this"
  • "Due to the fact that" → "Because"
  • "It is important to note that" → (delete)

中文示例:

  • "为了实现这一目标" → "为了实现这一点"
  • "值得注意的是" → (删除)
  • "基于……的事实" → "因为"
2. Break Formulaic Structures

Avoid binary contrasts, dramatic fragmentation, rhetorical setups.

Patterns to avoid:

  • Negative parallelisms: "It's not just X, it's Y"
  • Rule of three: "A, B, and C" (prefer two or four items)
  • Em-dash reveals: "X—Y" (just use commas)
3. Vary Rhythm

Mix sentence lengths. End paragraphs differently.

Check:

  • Three consecutive sentences same length? Break one.
  • Paragraph ends with punchy one-liner? Vary it.
4. Trust Readers

State facts directly. Skip softening, justification, hand-holding.

Bad: "It could potentially be argued that the policy might have some effect." Good: "The policy may affect outcomes."

5. Cut Quotables

If it sounds like a pull-quote, rewrite it.

Bad: "This represents a major step in the right direction." Good: "The company plans to open two more locations."

Common AI Patterns (常见 AI 模式)

Content Patterns (内容模式)
PatternDescription中文描述
Undue emphasis"stands as a testament", "crucial role""作为……的证明","关键作用"
Promotional language"vibrant", "rich heritage", "breathtaking""充满活力的","丰富遗产","令人叹为观止"
Vague attributions"Experts believe", "Observers note""专家认为","观察者指出"
Superficial -ing analyses"highlighting the importance", "ensuring that""强调……的重要性","确保……"
Formulaic "challenges" sections"Despite X, faces challenges""尽管……面临挑战"
Language Patterns (语言模式)
PatternDescription中文描述
AI vocabularyAdditionally, crucial, delve, enhance, landscape此外,至关重要,深入探讨,增强,格局
Copula avoidance"serves as", "stands for", "represents""作为","代表","充当"
Em dash overuseUsing — more than humans过度使用破折号
Rule of threeForcing ideas into groups of three强行三段式
Elegant variationExcessive synonym substitution过度换词

For comprehensive pattern lists, see:

  • references/patterns-english.md - Complete English pattern reference
  • references/patterns-chinese.md - Complete Chinese pattern reference

Personality and Soul (注入灵魂)

Avoiding AI patterns is only half the job. Sterile, voiceless writing is just as obvious.

Signs of soulless writing:
  • Every sentence is the same length and structure
  • No opinions, just neutral reporting
  • No acknowledgment of uncertainty or mixed feelings
  • No first-person perspective when appropriate
  • No humor, no edge, no personality
Show full SKILL.md (393 more words)Show less
How to add voice:

Have opinions. Don't just report facts—react to them.

"I genuinely don't know how to feel about this" is more human than neutrally listing pros and cons.

Vary your rhythm. Short punchy sentences. Then longer ones that take their time.

Acknowledge complexity. Real humans have mixed feelings.

"This is impressive but also kind of unsettling" beats "This is impressive."

Use "I" when it fits. First person isn't unprofessional—it's honest.

"I keep coming back to..." signals a real person thinking.

中文示例:

"我真的不知道该怎么看待这件事"比中立地列出利弊更有人味。

"这令人印象深刻但也有点不安"胜过"这令人印象深刻"。

Workflow (工作流程)

For English Text:
  1. Identify patterns - Scan for AI patterns listed above
  2. Rewrite sections - Replace AI-isms with natural alternatives
  3. Preserve meaning - Keep core message intact
  4. Maintain voice - Match intended tone (formal, casual, technical)
  5. Add soul - Inject personality and opinions
For Chinese Text (中文文本):
  1. 识别 AI 模式 - 扫描上述列出的模式
  2. 重写问题片段 - 用自然替代方案替换
  3. 保留含义 - 保持核心信息完整
  4. 维持语调 - 匹配预期的语气(正式、随意、技术)
  5. 注入灵魂 - 添加个性和观点

Quick Scoring (快速评分)

Rate the text 1-10 on each dimension (总分 50):

DimensionQuestion问题Score
DirectnessDirect statements or announcements?直接陈述还是绕圈宣告?/10
RhythmVaried or metronomic?节奏变化还是机械重复?/10
TrustRespects reader intelligence?尊重读者智慧吗?/10
AuthenticitySounds human?听起来像真人吗?/10
DensityAnything cuttable?有可删减的内容吗?/10

Standard:

  • 45-50: Excellent, AI patterns removed
  • 35-44: Good, room for improvement
  • Below 35: Needs revision

Examples (示例)

See examples/ for before/after transformations:

  • examples/english.md - English text examples
  • examples/chinese.md - Chinese text examples

Quick Reference (快速参考)

English - Common Fixes:
BeforeAfter
"serves as a testament to""shows"
"Moreover, it provides""It adds"
"It's not just X, it's Y""X does Y"
"Industry experts believe""According to [specific source]"
中文 - 常见修复:
改写前改写后
"作为……的证明""表明"
"此外,……提供了""……增加了"
"这不仅仅是……而是……""……是……"
"专家认为""根据[具体来源]"

Additional Resources

Reference Files
  • references/patterns-english.md - Complete English pattern reference
  • references/patterns-chinese.md - 完整中文模式参考
  • references/phrases-to-cut.md - Filler phrases to remove (需删除的填充短语)
  • references/wikipedia-source.md - Original Wikipedia source material
Example Files
  • examples/english.md - English before/after examples
  • examples/chinese.md - 中文改写示例

Best Practices

✅ DO:

  • Combine pattern detection with soul injection
  • Support both English and Chinese
  • Use progressive disclosure (core rules here, details in references/)
  • Vary sentence structure and rhythm
  • Add specific details instead of vague claims
  • Use simple constructions (is/are/have) where appropriate

❌ DON'T:

  • Just remove patterns without adding voice
  • Leave stereotypic structures intact
  • Over-correct and lose the original meaning
  • Ignore language-specific patterns
  • Make all sentences the same length

License

MIT

Attribution

Based on Wikipedia: Signs of AI writing, maintained by WikiProject AI Cleanup. Merges content from humanizer, humanizer-zh, and stop-slop skills.

© Galaxy-Dawn, MIT. Rendered from Markdown: HTML in the file is shown as text, images as links, and headings moved down two levels. Raw file

Files

SKILL.md and 6 other files (references) in skills/writing-anti-ai of Galaxy-Dawn/claude-scholar.

  • SKILL.md
  • examples/chinese.md
  • examples/english.md
  • references/patterns-chinese.md
  • references/patterns-english.md
  • references/phrases-to-cut.md
  • references/wikipedia-source.md

Open the folder on GitHubat commit 9037873

Used in 2 other repositories

We found 2 copies of this SKILL.md (exact, near-identical or edited) in other folders, from 2 other GitHub owners. This page covers the copy in Galaxy-Dawn/claude-scholar, which our catalogue first saw on October 7, 2026.

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Questions about Writing Anti AI

What does Writing Anti AI do?

This skill should be used when the user asks to "remove AI writing patterns", "humanize this text", "make this sound more natural", "remove AI-generated traces", "fix robotic writing", or needs to…. Writing Anti AI is an agent skill from Galaxy-Dawn/claude-scholar. This skill should be used when the user asks to "remove AI writing patterns", "humanize this text", "make this sound more natural", "remove AI-generated traces", "fix robotic writing", or needs to eliminate AI writing patterns from prose.

When should I use Writing Anti AI?

Writing Anti AI fits situations like: asks to remove AI writing patterns; humanize this text; make this sound more natural; remove AI-generated traces.

How do I install Writing Anti AI in Claude Code?

Run `npx skills add Galaxy-Dawn/claude-scholar --skill writing-anti-ai -a claude-code`. Or copy the skill folder (skills/writing-anti-ai in Galaxy-Dawn/claude-scholar) into .claude/skills/writing-anti-ai in your project. Claude Code loads it when a task matches its description.

How do I install Writing Anti AI in Codex?

Run `npx skills add Galaxy-Dawn/claude-scholar --skill writing-anti-ai -a codex`. Or copy the skill folder (skills/writing-anti-ai in Galaxy-Dawn/claude-scholar) into .agents/skills/writing-anti-ai in your project. Codex loads it when a task matches its description.

Can I use Writing Anti AI in Cursor, Gemini CLI or GitHub Copilot?

Cursor, Gemini CLI, GitHub Copilot and OpenCode also load SKILL.md folders. With the skills CLI, run `npx skills add Galaxy-Dawn/claude-scholar --skill writing-anti-ai -a cursor` (or -a gemini-cli, github-copilot or opencode for the others). To copy it by hand, put the folder in .cursor/skills/writing-anti-ai, .gemini/skills/writing-anti-ai, .github/skills/writing-anti-ai and .opencode/skills/writing-anti-ai in your project.

What does Writing Anti AI need to run?

SKILL.md names no scripts, command-line tools or credentials: Writing Anti AI is instructions for the agent only.

Does Writing Anti AI access the network?

SKILL.md names 1 domain. As links in the text: en.wikipedia.org. This is read from the text; nothing was executed.

Is Writing Anti AI safe to install?

Our automated static check of SKILL.md found no risky patterns, such as piping downloads into a shell, reading credential files or hidden Unicode. It is not a guarantee. Review the folder before installing.

What licence does Writing Anti AI use?

Writing Anti AI is published under the MIT licence (declared in SKILL.md). It allows redistribution, so the full SKILL.md is shown on this page.

How many tokens does Writing Anti AI use?

About 2.1k tokens (SKILL.md is roughly 8.5k characters). Agents keep only the skill's name and description in context until a task matches; then they load SKILL.md in full. Its references folder adds about 5k tokens, read only when the agent opens those files.

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Who maintains Writing Anti AI?

Galaxy-Dawn (a GitHub user) maintains it in Galaxy-Dawn/claude-scholar, which has 5,725 GitHub stars. The repository holds 34 skills in this directory. The repository was last updated on September 23, 2026.

Source: Galaxy-Dawn/claude-scholar on GitHub. Facts on this page come from the repository at the commit we read; the author's words are quoted as theirs.