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This skill should be used when writing or revising web content, product copy, AI-generated responses, docs, or long-form text where clarity, scannability, and comprehension matter.
mickzijdel/dev-hooks · ★ 0 · AI & Automation · score 70
Install: claude install-skill mickzijdel/dev-hooks
# Readability Apply this skill to turn dense copy into web-friendly content that people can scan, understand, and use quickly. ## Principles to apply Ground decisions in NN/g guidance from: - `references/nng-guidelines.md` - https://www.nngroup.com/articles/genai-write-for-the-web/ - https://www.nngroup.com/articles/formatting-long-form-content/ - https://www.nngroup.com/articles/legibility-readability-comprehension/ Core rules: 1. Keep copy concise. 2. Structure for scanning, not essay-style reading. 3. Use the inverted pyramid (answer first, details second). 4. Use plain language and short sentences. 5. Design for comprehension, not just grammatical correctness. ## Workflow 1. Define audience and task. 2. Cut nonessential content before reformatting. 3. Rewrite lead sections to front-load key information. 4. Add scan aids: - Descriptive headings - Bullets for parallel points - Brief summary or key takeaways for long content - Selective emphasis only where it materially aids scanning 5. Confirm language simplicity and sentence-level clarity. 6. Run the readability audit script and address failures. ## Audit script Use the bundled script for deterministic checks: ```bash uv run scripts/readability_audit.py <file> ``` Optional comparison to baseline branch: ```bash uv run scripts/readability_audit.py <file> --branch main ``` Optional grade target (default is 10): ```bash uv run scripts/readability_audit.py <file> --target-grade 9 ``` The script repo