How-to · Writing · By Kim Barrett (Advertising)

How to use Generic Language Killer in your AI agent

Install and use the Generic Language Killer skill in Claude Code, Cursor, Codex, Gemini CLI, OpenCode, and Windsurf — with sample prompts.

What you'll get

This skill helps you clean up marketing copy, product descriptions, emails, and any business writing that sounds generic or AI-generated. It spots buzzwords, vague phrases, and corporate-speak, then rewrites them into direct, human language. Perfect for marketers, founders, and anyone who needs their words to connect with real people instead of sounding like a press release.

Step 1 — Get the skill source URL

The Generic Language Killer skill lives at:

Step 2 — Add it to your AI agent

Copy one of these prompts and paste it into your AI tool. The agent will fetch and install the skill for you.

Claude Code

Add the agent skill from https://github.com/realkimbarrett/advertising-skills/tree/main/skills/qa/generic-language-killer to my project.

Cursor

Install this agent skill: https://github.com/realkimbarrett/advertising-skills/tree/main/skills/qa/generic-language-killer

Codex

Add this skill to .codex/skills/: https://github.com/realkimbarrett/advertising-skills/tree/main/skills/qa/generic-language-killer

Gemini CLI

Add the skill at https://github.com/realkimbarrett/advertising-skills/tree/main/skills/qa/generic-language-killer to my .gemini/skills/ directory.

OpenCode

Install this agent skill from https://github.com/realkimbarrett/advertising-skills/tree/main/skills/qa/generic-language-killer

Windsurf

Add this skill: https://github.com/realkimbarrett/advertising-skills/tree/main/skills/qa/generic-language-killer

Step 3 — Try these prompts

Once the skill is installed, ask your AI things like:

  • Reviewing marketing copy that sounds too generic or fluffy
  • Your product description reads like every other SaaS landing page
  • An email draft sounds corporate when you want it to feel personal
  • Make AI-generated content sound like a human wrote it

What this skill does

  • Identifies generic phrases, buzzwords, and corporate fluff in your copy
  • Replaces vague language with specific, direct statements
  • Rewrites text to sound more human and less polished-to-death
  • Transforms AI-sounding or overly formal copy into clear, real language
Made byKim Barrett (Advertising)
CategoryWriting