Simplify
Simplify condenses complex text into clear, concise summaries, saving you time and boosting comprehension.
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Run in terminal (recommended)
claude mcp add simplify npx -- -y @trustedskills/simplify
Or manually add to ~/.claude/settings.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"simplify": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@trustedskills/simplify"
]
}
}
}Requires Claude Code (claude CLI). Run claude --version to verify your install.
About This Skill
What it does
The simplify skill helps Claude condense lengthy text into shorter, more concise versions. It can reduce word count while retaining key information and meaning. This is useful for summarizing documents, extracting key points from articles, or creating easily digestible content from complex topics.
When to use it
- Summarize a long research paper to quickly grasp the main findings.
- Condense meeting transcripts into actionable summaries.
- Create shorter versions of marketing copy for A/B testing.
- Extract key takeaways from legal documents or contracts.
Key capabilities
- Text condensation
- Key information retention
- Meaning preservation
- Word count reduction
Example prompts
- "Simplify this article: [paste article text]"
- "Summarize the following document into 3 paragraphs: [paste document text]"
- "Can you shorten this email while keeping all important details? [paste email text]"
Tips & gotchas
The quality of simplification depends on the clarity and structure of the original text. Very complex or poorly written source material may yield less satisfactory results.
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