AI Smell Detector
Catch AI writing patterns before your readers do
Sniff out the bot. Run this as a final pass on any prose before publishing. It catches the telltale patterns that scream "AI wrote this" — dramatic contrasts, fake urgency, hollow intensifiers, and all those "Here's the thing:" crutches.
INGREDIENTS
PROMPT
Create a skill called "AI Smell Detector" that I can run on any text I paste in. It should scan for common AI writing tells: dramatic contrasts ("It's not X, it's Y"), false drama devices ("Here's the uncomfortable truth:"), gimmicky short sentence fragments used for emphasis, hollow intensifiers ("incredibly", "game-changing", "revolutionary"), forced rule-of-three lists, and missing human elements. For each flagged pattern, highlight the passage, explain why it reads as AI-generated, and suggest a more natural alternative. Return a summary score from 1-10 for how "AI-smelling" the text is overall.
How It Works
This skill scans your writing for common AI tells and suggests natural alternatives.
Think of it as a lint check for your prose.
Patterns It Catches
- Dramatic contrasts ("It's not X, it's Y")
- False drama devices ("Here's the uncomfortable truth:")
- Gimmicky short sentences. For emphasis. Like this.
- Hollow intensifiers ("incredibly", "game-changing")
- Rule of three lists that feel forced
- Missing human elements (no anecdotes, no primary sources)
Setup Steps
- Write your draft in any format
- Ask your Claw to create an "AI Smell" skill, and pass this whole prompt to it.
- Run the skill as a final pass
- Review flagged patterns and suggestions
- Apply fixes — or ignore if the pattern works in context
Tips
- Best used after content is complete, not during drafting
- Pairs well with the humanizer skill for thorough cleanup
- Not every flagged pattern needs fixing — use judgment
- Add your own voice: anecdotes, specific examples, linked sources