deslop

Rewrites text to remove AI writing patterns and restore natural human voice.

Updated Sep 13, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/petemcw/farseer --skill deslop-petemcw
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: deslop
Source: https://github.com/petemcw/farseer/tree/main/skills/deslop
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/petemcw/farseer --skill deslop-petemcw

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve? AI-generated text carries recognizable tells like puffery, em dash overuse, chatbot phrases, and formulaic structures that make writing feel machine-made. This Skill scans drafts for 32 documented AI patterns and rewrites them into plain, direct prose with genuine voice. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Pattern Detection and Rewriting: Identifies and fixes 32 specific AI tells across content, language, style, filler, jargon, and localization categories, from "pivotal moment" puffery to vague attributions like "experts believe". - Voice Restoration: Goes beyond deletion by adding opinions, varied sentence rhythm, first person where fitting, and concrete specifics so the result does not read as sterile. - Mechanical Style Enforcement: Replaces em dashes with periods or commas, converts title case headings to sentence case, removes decorative emojis and curly quotes, and enforces American English spelling. - Use Case: An agent drafts release notes full of "seamlessly", "leverage", and bold-labeled bullet lists. Run the draft through this Skill to get direct sentences that name what changed and why it matters. ## Quick Start Ask the agent to deslop the draft text you provide, removing AI patterns and rewriting it in a natural human voice.

Frequently Asked Questions about deslop

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I remove AI writing patterns from generated text?▼

Scan the text for known AI tells such as puffery, superficial -ing phrases, em dash overuse, and chatbot closers, then rewrite each instance in plain direct language. This Skill automates that scan-and-rewrite pass against a list of 32 documented patterns.

What are common signs that text was written by AI?▼

Common tells include words like delve, pivotal, and tapestry, forced rule-of-three structures, vague attributions like "experts believe", em dash and boldface overuse, sycophantic openers, and generic conclusions. Formulaic transitions and synonym cycling are also strong indicators.

Does deslopping change the meaning of the original text?▼

No. The rewriting process preserves the original meaning and intended tone while replacing AI phrasing with plain equivalents. It adds specificity and voice but does not alter the underlying facts or arguments.

Can this fix em dashes and formatting issues in AI output?▼

Yes. The Skill replaces em dashes with periods or commas, converts title case headings to sentence case, removes decorative emojis and curly quotes, and trims excessive boldface. It avoids substituting parentheses or hyphens as replacement dashes.

When should I not rely on pattern removal alone?▼

Pattern removal alone produces sterile, voiceless text that still reads as machine-made. Effective editing also requires adding opinions, varied sentence rhythm, concrete specifics, and occasional first person so the writing has genuine human character.