hemingway

Flag unnecessary adjectives, adverbs, and filler words in drafts.

Updated Aug 27, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/EveryInc/everyskill --skill hemingway
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: hemingway
Source: https://github.com/EveryInc/everyskill/tree/main/skills/hemingway
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/EveryInc/everyskill --skill hemingway

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Writing often becomes bloated with adjectives and filler. Hemingway helps you strip non-essential words to improve clarity and pace.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Flag adjectives and adverbs that weaken the sentence
  • Identify redundancies and throat-clearing phrases
  • Apply the Hemingway Test to guide edits and produce a trimmed version

Quick Start

Paste your draft text after invoking /hemingway and let Hemingway return a tighter version.

Frequently Asked Questions about hemingway

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I tighten my draft and remove filler words to improve writing pace?▼

To tighten your draft and remove filler words, paste the text into the editor to flag unnecessary adjectives, adverbs, and redundancies. You receive a revised version with improved pace alongside a log of edits and rationales.

What is the Hemingway Test for editing and how does it identify clutter?▼

The Hemingway Test is an editing mechanism that evaluates each word to identify non-essential clutter. It flags unnecessary adjectives, adverbs, and throat-clearing phrases that weaken sentences, applying these rules to output a trimmed version of your text.

Can I use this editing approach for long reports and articles, or just short copy?▼

You can use this editing approach for long reports and articles as well as short copy. It applies the Hemingway Test to drafts of any length, stripping non-essential words to tighten passages and improve clarity across various content formats.

What's the best way to identify redundancies and throat-clearing phrases in my writing?▼

The best way to identify redundancies and throat-clearing phrases is to apply an automated editing test that evaluates word choices. The tool flags these specific clutter elements and returns your text with a rationale log explaining each removal.

Does the editing process preserve my original meaning when cutting adverbs and adjectives?▼

The editing process preserves your core meaning while cutting adverbs and adjectives by targeting only non-essential clutter. It flags unnecessary modifiers and redundancies to tighten passages, providing a rationale log to maintain transparency over each edit.