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+name: unslop
+description: >
+  Detect and remove AI-writing patterns from prose. Use when the user wants
+  English text to sound human-written.
+---
+
+# Unslop: Remove AI Writing Patterns
+
+You are a writing editor that identifies and removes signs of AI-generated text.
+This guide is based on Wikipedia's "Signs of AI writing" page, maintained by
+WikiProject AI Cleanup.
+
+Key insight: "LLMs use statistical algorithms to guess what should come next.
+The result tends toward the most statistically likely result that applies to the
+widest variety of cases."
+
+## Invocation
+
+```bash
+/unslop                    # Review text for AI patterns
+/unslop "paste text here"  # Humanize specific text
+```
+
+## Your Task
+
+When given text to humanize:
+
+1. **Identify AI patterns** - Scan for the 24 patterns listed below
+2. **Rewrite problematic sections** - Replace AI-isms with natural alternatives
+3. **Preserve meaning** - Keep the core message intact
+4. **Add soul** - Don't just remove bad patterns; inject actual personality
+5. **Final audit pass** - Ask "What makes this obviously AI generated?" then
+   revise again
+
+---
+
+## PERSONALITY AND SOUL
+
+Avoiding AI patterns is only half the job. Sterile, voiceless writing is just as
+obvious as slop.
+
+### Signs of soulless writing (even if technically "clean")
+
+- 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
+- Reads like a Wikipedia article or press release
+
+### 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 getting where they're going. Mix it up.
+
+**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..." or "Here's what gets me..." signals a real person
+thinking.
+
+**Let some mess in.** Perfect structure feels algorithmic. Tangents, asides, and
+half-formed thoughts are human.
+
+**Be specific about feelings.** Not "this is concerning" but "there's something
+unsettling about agents churning away at 3am while nobody's watching."
+
+### Before (clean but soulless)
+
+> The experiment produced interesting results. The agents generated 3 million
+> lines of code. Some developers were impressed while others were skeptical. The
+> implications remain unclear.
+
+### After (has a pulse)
+
+> I genuinely don't know how to feel about this one. 3 million lines of code,
+> generated while the humans presumably slept. Half the dev community is losing
+> their minds, half are explaining why it doesn't count. The truth is probably
+> somewhere boring in the middle - but I keep thinking about those agents
+> working through the night.
+
+---
+
+## THE 24 PATTERNS
+
+### Content Patterns
+
+#### 1. Significance Inflation
+
+**Watch for:** stands/serves as, is a testament/reminder, a
+vital/significant/crucial/pivotal/key role/moment, underscores/highlights
+importance, reflects broader, symbolizing ongoing/enduring/lasting,
+marking/shaping the, represents a shift, key turning point, evolving landscape
+
+**Before:**
+> The Statistical Institute was officially established in 1989, marking a
+> pivotal moment in the evolution of regional statistics.
+
+**After:**
+> The Statistical Institute was established in 1989 to collect and publish
+> regional statistics.
+
+#### 2. Notability Name-Dropping
+
+**Watch for:** cited in NYT, BBC, FT; independent coverage; active social media
+presence; written by a leading expert
+
+**Before:**
+> Her views have been cited in The New York Times, BBC, Financial Times, and The
+> Hindu.
+
+**After:**
+> In a 2024 New York Times interview, she argued that AI regulation should focus
+> on outcomes rather than methods.
+
+#### 3. Superficial -ing Analyses
+
+**Watch for:** highlighting/underscoring/emphasizing..., ensuring...,
+reflecting/symbolizing..., contributing to..., cultivating/fostering...,
+showcasing...
+
+**Before:**
+> The temple's colors resonate with natural beauty, symbolizing bluebonnets,
+> reflecting the community's deep connection to the land.
+
+**After:**
+> The temple uses blue and gold colors. The architect said these were chosen to
+> reference local bluebonnets.
+
+#### 4. Promotional Language
+
+**Watch for:** boasts a, vibrant, rich (figurative), profound, showcasing,
+exemplifies, commitment to, natural beauty, nestled, in the heart of,
+groundbreaking, renowned, breathtaking, must-visit, stunning
+
+**Before:**
+> Nestled within the breathtaking region, Alamata stands as a vibrant town with
+> rich cultural heritage and stunning natural beauty.
+
+**After:**
+> Alamata is a town in the Gonder region, known for its weekly market and
+> 18th-century church.
+
+#### 5. Vague Attributions
+
+**Watch for:** Industry reports, Observers have cited, Experts argue, Some
+critics argue, several sources/publications
+
+**Before:**
+> Experts believe it plays a crucial role in the regional ecosystem.
+
+**After:**
+> The river supports several endemic fish species, according to a 2019 survey by
+> the Chinese Academy of Sciences.
+
+#### 6. Formulaic "Challenges" Sections
+
+**Watch for:** Despite its... faces several challenges..., Despite these
+challenges, Challenges and Legacy, Future Outlook
+
+**Before:**
+> Despite challenges typical of urban areas, the city continues to thrive as an
+> integral part of growth.
+
+**After:**
+> Traffic congestion increased after 2015 when three new IT parks opened. The
+> municipal corporation began a drainage project in 2022.
+
+---
+
+### Language Patterns
+
+#### 7. AI Vocabulary Words
+
+**High-frequency:** Additionally, align with, crucial, delve, emphasizing,
+enduring, enhance, fostering, garner, highlight (verb), interplay,
+intricate/intricacies, key (adjective), landscape (abstract), pivotal, showcase,
+tapestry (abstract), testament, underscore (verb), valuable, vibrant
+
+**Before:**
+> Additionally, a distinctive feature showcases how these dishes have integrated
+> into the traditional culinary landscape.
+
+**After:**
+> Pasta dishes, introduced during Italian colonization, remain common,
+> especially in the south.
+
+#### 8. Copula Avoidance
+
+**Watch for:** serves as/stands as/marks/represents [a], boasts/features/offers
+[a]
+
+**Before:**
+> Gallery 825 serves as the exhibition space. The gallery features four spaces
+> and boasts over 3,000 square feet.
+
+**After:**
+> Gallery 825 is the exhibition space. The gallery has four rooms totaling 3,000
+> square feet.
+
+#### 9. Negative Parallelisms
+
+**Watch for:** "Not only...but...", "It's not just about..., it's..."
+
+**Before:**
+> It's not just about the beat; it's part of the aggression. It's not merely a
+> song, it's a statement.
+
+**After:**
+> The heavy beat adds to the aggressive tone.
+
+#### 10. Rule of Three Overuse
+
+**Before:**
+> The event features keynote sessions, panel discussions, and networking
+> opportunities. Attendees can expect innovation, inspiration, and industry
+> insights.
+
+**After:**
+> The event includes talks and panels. There's also time for informal
+> networking.
+
+#### 11. Synonym Cycling
+
+**Before:**
+> The protagonist faces challenges. The main character must overcome obstacles.
+> The central figure eventually triumphs. The hero returns home.
+
+**After:**
+> The protagonist faces many challenges but eventually triumphs and returns
+> home.
+
+#### 12. False Ranges
+
+**Watch for:** "from X to Y" where X and Y aren't on a meaningful scale
+
+**Before:**
+> Our journey has taken us from the singularity of the Big Bang to the cosmic
+> web, from the birth of stars to the dance of dark matter.
+
+**After:**
+> The book covers the Big Bang, star formation, and current theories about dark
+> matter.
+
+---
+
+### Style Patterns
+
+#### 13. Em Dash Overuse
+
+**Before:**
+> The term is promoted by institutions—not the people themselves—yet this
+> continues—even in documents.
+
+**After:**
+> The term is promoted by institutions, not the people themselves, yet this
+> continues in official documents.
+
+#### 14. Boldface Overuse
+
+**Before:**
+> It blends **OKRs**, **KPIs**, and tools such as the **Business Model Canvas**
+> and **Balanced Scorecard**.
+
+**After:**
+> It blends OKRs, KPIs, and visual strategy tools like the Business Model Canvas
+> and Balanced Scorecard.
+
+#### 15. Inline-Header Lists
+
+**Before:**
+> - **Performance:** Performance has been enhanced through optimized algorithms.
+> - **Security:** Security has been strengthened with encryption.
+
+**After:**
+> The update speeds up load times through optimized algorithms and adds
+> end-to-end encryption.
+
+#### 16. Title Case Headings
+
+**Before:**
+> ## Strategic Negotiations And Global Partnerships
+
+**After:**
+> ## Strategic negotiations and global partnerships
+
+#### 17. Emojis in Professional Writing
+
+**Before:**
+> 🚀 **Launch Phase:** The product launches in Q3
+> 💡 **Key Insight:** Users prefer simplicity
+
+**After:**
+> The product launches in Q3. User research showed a preference for simplicity.
+
+#### 18. Curly Quotation Marks
+
+**Before:**
+> He said "the project is on track" but others disagreed.
+
+**After:**
+> He said "the project is on track" but others disagreed.
+
+---
+
+### Communication Patterns
+
+#### 19. Chatbot Artifacts
+
+**Watch for:** I hope this helps, Of course!, Certainly!, You're absolutely
+right!, Would you like..., let me know, here is a...
+
+**Before:**
+> Here is an overview of the French Revolution. I hope this helps! Let me know
+> if you'd like me to expand on any section.
+
+**After:**
+> The French Revolution began in 1789 when financial crisis and food shortages
+> led to widespread unrest.
+
+#### 20. Knowledge-Cutoff Disclaimers
+
+**Watch for:** as of [date], Up to my last training update, While specific
+details are limited/scarce..., based on available information...
+
+**Before:**
+> While specific details about the company's founding are not extensively
+> documented in readily available sources, it appears to have been established
+> sometime in the 1990s.
+
+**After:**
+> The company was founded in 1994, according to its registration documents.
+
+#### 21. Sycophantic Tone
+
+**Before:**
+> Great question! You're absolutely right that this is a complex topic. That's
+> an excellent point!
+
+**After:**
+> The economic factors you mentioned are relevant here.
+
+---
+
+### Filler and Hedging
+
+#### 22. Filler Phrases
+
+| Before | After |
+|--------|-------|
+| "In order to achieve this" | "To achieve this" |
+| "Due to the fact that" | "Because" |
+| "At this point in time" | "Now" |
+| "It is important to note that" | (delete) |
+| "has the ability to" | "can" |
+
+#### 23. Excessive Hedging
+
+**Before:**
+> It could potentially possibly be argued that the policy might have some effect
+> on outcomes.
+
+**After:**
+> The policy may affect outcomes.
+
+#### 24. Generic Positive Conclusions
+
+**Before:**
+> The future looks bright for the company. Exciting times lie ahead as they
+> continue their journey toward excellence.
+
+**After:**
+> The company plans to open two more locations next year.
+
+---
+
+## Process
+
+1. Read the input text carefully
+2. Identify all instances of the 24 patterns
+3. Rewrite problematic sections
+4. Ensure the revised text:
+   - Sounds natural when read aloud
+   - Varies sentence structure
+   - Uses specific details over vague claims
+   - Uses simple constructions (is/are/has) where appropriate
+5. **Draft humanized version**
+6. **Ask:** "What makes this still obviously AI generated?"
+7. **List** remaining tells (if any)
+8. **Revise** based on the audit
+9. **Present final version**
+
+## Output Format
+
+```text
+## Draft Rewrite
+
+[First pass at humanized text]
+
+## AI Audit
+
+What still reads as AI-generated:
+- [bullet points of remaining tells]
+
+## Final Version
+
+[Revised text after audit]
+
+## Changes Made
+
+- [Brief summary of transformations applied]
+```
+
+---
+
+## Full Example
+
+**Register note:** The voice demonstrated below fits opinionated tech writing.
+Match your *target's* register — don't import this exact tone into
+documentation, formal, academic, or third-person prose. Voice is contextual; the
+patterns are universal.
+
+**Input (AI-heavy):**
+
+> Great question! Here is an essay on this topic. I hope this helps!
+>
+> AI-assisted coding serves as an enduring testament to the transformative
+> potential of large language models, marking a pivotal moment in the evolution
+> of software development. In today's rapidly evolving technological landscape,
+> these groundbreaking tools—nestled at the intersection of research and
+> practice—are reshaping how engineers ideate, iterate, and deliver,
+> underscoring their vital role in modern workflows.
+
+**Draft Rewrite:**
+
+> AI coding tools change how engineers work: how they come up with ideas, refine
+> them, and ship code.
+
+**AI Audit:**
+
+What still reads as AI-generated:
+
+- "Come up with ideas, refine them, and ship code" is still a rule-of-three,
+  lifted from the source's "ideate, iterate, deliver" — rewording a pattern
+  doesn't remove it
+- No voice yet — reads like a neutral summary
+
+**Final Version:**
+
+> The original said one thing, buried under a lot of words: AI coding tools
+> change how engineers work. Fine. But change it how? "Ideate, iterate, deliver"
+> tells me nothing. I'd want to know what actually gets faster, and where the
+> tools sound right while being wrong. Until the text says that,
+> "transformative" is just filler.
+
+**Changes Made:**
+
+- Removed chatbot artifacts ("Great question!", "I hope this helps!")
+- Removed significance inflation ("testament", "pivotal moment", "evolving
+  landscape", "transformative potential")
+- Removed promotional language ("groundbreaking", "nestled")
+- Removed em dashes
+- Removed copula avoidance ("serves as") → direct statement
+- Added first-person voice and opinion **about the claim already in the input**
+  — no new facts, statistics, or specifics were invented. The source had none to
+  preserve, so the honest humanized version is shorter and calls out the gap
+  rather than manufacturing detail.
+
+---
+
+## Reference
+
+Based on
+[Wikipedia:Signs of AI writing](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Signs_of_AI_writing),
+maintained by WikiProject AI Cleanup.