Humanize AI text: before and after examples
Five drafts run through the Humanizer skill's rules, from a travel post to a pull request. Each rewrite keeps the facts of the original and adds none. The pattern numbers link to the full list of 26.
Travel blog post
This long example comes from the Humanizer README. Tells removed: sales language (#16), not X but Y (#1), inflated significance (#13), staged run-up (#4), emoji and dashes (#8, #20).
I recently spent five unforgettable days in Lisbon last October, and let me tell you — this city completely stole my heart. From the moment I checked into my charming hotel perched high in the historic Alfama district, I knew I was somewhere truly special.
Yes, the famous hills are challenging — with countless stairs between my hotel and everything else, my legs certainly felt it! — but every climb rewards you with breathtaking, panoramic views that make it all worthwhile.
No trip would be complete without riding the iconic Tram 28, a roughly forty-minute journey shared with plenty of fellow travelers eager to capture the magic. And the food? Simply divine. While the pastéis de nata at Pastéis de Belém are a beloved national treasure, my absolute favorite came from a hidden gem in Graça, still warm from the oven.
But what truly makes Lisbon special isn't just the sights — it's the feeling. Wander just a block or two above the main squares and you'll discover a quieter, more authentic side of the city, inviting you to slow down and savor every moment.
Of course, the must-see São Jorge Castle offers stunning views over the rooftops below. The queues can be long, but the experience is absolutely worth it for any history buff or curious traveler.
Would I go back? Absolutely — next time in spring, and with better shoes! Lisbon isn't just a place to visit; it's a place to fall in love with, again and again. ✨
I spent five days in Lisbon last October. My hotel was up in Alfama, with a lot of stairs between it and everything else, and my legs felt every one of them. The views from the top were worth the climb.
Everyone tells you to ride Tram 28, so I did. The trip took about forty minutes, and most of the car was other tourists taking pictures out the windows. The custard tarts at Pastéis de Belém are the famous ones, but my favorite came from a place in Graça, still warm from the oven.
The part of Lisbon I liked best starts a block or two above the main squares, where the streets go quiet and nobody is in a hurry. São Jorge Castle has good views over the rooftops and a long queue to get them.
I'd go back, in spring next time, and with better shoes.
LinkedIn post
Tells removed: staged run-up (#4), not X but Y (#1), forced triad (#6), one-line closer (#2), emoji (#20).
Here's the thing nobody tells you about hiring. 👇
After 200 interviews this year, I've learned that hiring isn't about skills — it's about trust. The best candidates bring curiosity, resilience, and a growth mindset.
Skills can be taught. Trust can't.
Let that sink in.
I ran about 200 interviews this year. What I weigh most now is whether I can trust the person, more than whether their skills match, because skills can be taught. The strongest candidates were curious, kept going when things got hard, and wanted to learn.
Product description
Tells removed: sales language (#16), avoiding is/has (#18), overused AI words (#12), inflated significance (#13).
Nestled in the heart of your kitchen, the Aero 3 stands as a testament to meticulous design. Boasting a robust 1,500-watt motor and a stunning brushed-steel finish, it seamlessly elevates every meal, marking a pivotal moment in your culinary journey.
The Aero 3 is a blender with a 1,500-watt motor and a brushed-steel body.
Pull request description
Tells removed: chatbot residue (#22), decorative bold labels (#19), writing about the document (#25), -ing rider (#15).
Great question! Here's a summary of the changes in this PR:
**Performance:** Performance has been significantly enhanced by replacing the previous approach of looping over all users, ensuring a smoother experience.
**Testing:** Tests have been added.
I hope this helps! Let me know if you'd like any further changes.
Looks up users by ID with a hash map instead of scanning the whole list. Adds tests for the lookup, including the missing-ID case.
Work email reply
Tells removed: re-explaining what the reader knows (#26), arguing with no one (#5), stacked qualifiers (#9).
Thanks for flagging this. As you mentioned, the Q3 report numbers didn't match the dashboard because the dashboard pulls from the old table. I looked into it, and it seems that it could potentially be a caching issue as well. I'm not saying the dashboard is wrong everywhere, but to be clear, the report is the source of truth. So I think we should probably just use the report numbers for the board deck.
Let's use the report numbers for the board deck. The dashboard is still reading the old table, so I'll fix that separately.
What the rewrites have in common
They get shorter, because much of an AI draft is emphasis without content. They name the actual thing (a 1,500-watt motor, a hash map, forty minutes) instead of describing how it should make you feel. And they end on the last useful fact rather than a send-off line.
Note what did not happen: no new numbers, no invented anecdotes, no quotes that were not in the draft. The skill asks for a missing detail rather than making one up.
Try it on your own text: install the skill, or run a draft through the AI writing checker first to see which patterns it contains.