elements-of-style
CommunityWrite clear, concise prose with ruthless edits.
Content & Communication#documentation#editing#clarity#prose#conciseness#style-guides#Elements of Style
Authorgeorgekhananaev
Version1.0.0
Installs0
System Documentation
What problem does it solve?
This skill helps writers produce clear, concise prose by applying Strunk's Elements of Style to human-facing content such as documentation, README files, commit messages, PR descriptions, error messages, and UI copy.
Core Features & Use Cases
- Active voice enforcement: Rewrites sentences to use active voice where appropriate.
- Omit needless words: Eliminates redundant phrasing to tighten prose.
- Concrete language: Converts vague terms into specific, tangible language.
- Use case: A developer needs to turn a long README paragraph into succinct guidance for users.
Quick Start
Rewrite the following paragraph to be clear and concise using Strunk's Elements of Style: "The investigation of the issue was conducted by the team in a manner that demonstrated a comprehensive awareness of the potential problems."
Dependency Matrix
Required Modules
None requiredComponents
Standard package💻 Claude Code Installation
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Please help me install this Skill: Name: elements-of-style Download link: https://github.com/georgekhananaev/claude-skills-vault/archive/main.zip#elements-of-style Please download this .zip file, extract it, and install it in the .claude/skills/ directory.
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