Minimal Style Guide
Ensures consistent writing by applying a basic style guide, streamlining your content for clarity and professionalism.
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Run in terminal (recommended)
claude mcp add minimal-style-guide npx -- -y @trustedskills/minimal-style-guide
Or manually add to ~/.claude/settings.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"minimal-style-guide": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@trustedskills/minimal-style-guide"
]
}
}
}Requires Claude Code (claude CLI). Run claude --version to verify your install.
About This Skill
What it does
This skill enforces a minimalist writing style. It aims to produce clear, concise text by removing unnecessary words and phrases. The output will be characterized by short sentences and direct language, prioritizing brevity and readability.
When to use it
- Generating product descriptions that need to be succinct and impactful.
- Creating internal documentation where clarity and conciseness are paramount.
- Rewriting existing text to improve its readability and reduce word count.
- Drafting social media posts requiring a short, attention-grabbing tone.
Key capabilities
- Removes redundant phrases
- Shortens sentences
- Prioritizes direct language
- Enforces brevity
Example prompts
- "Rewrite this paragraph in a minimalist style: [paragraph text]"
- "Generate a product description for a coffee maker, using the minimal-style-guide."
- "Make this email more concise: [email text]"
Tips & gotchas
The skill's effectiveness relies on clear and well-structured input. Complex or ambiguous source material may require additional editing after applying the style guide.
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