ljg-plain

The ljg-plain skill rewrites content into plain, accessible language suitable for a 12-year-old. It enforces strict stylistic constraints, including the removal of jargon, the use of short words, and the application of Org-mode formatting. It saves the resulting text as a file in the user's local directory.

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4
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5/10
Quality

Is ljg-plain safe to install?

Review before installing

Review before installing: our audit of ljg-plain's source files found 2 shell commands, 0 external URLs, file reads and writes (medium risk). Every command and URL listed appears verbatim in the skill's source. The skill writes files to the local ~/Documents/notes/ directory and executes shell commands to generate timestamps for file naming.

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Who is this skill for?

Users who need to simplify complex information, technical documentation, or dense concepts into clear, conversational language.

What can you do with it?

  • Simplifying technical documentation for non-experts
  • Rewriting complex concepts into plain language
  • Creating structured Org-mode notes from web content or text
  • Drafting explanations that prioritize clarity and readability

How good is this skill?

Quality score: 5/10. The skill provides clear, actionable constraints and a well-defined workflow for content transformation. The instructions are specific and follow a logical progression.

What does the skill file contain?

SKILL.md
# ljg-plain: 白

让人 grok。

不规定怎么写。规定不能怎么写。下限锁死,上限放开。不同主题有不同的最佳写法——类比、故事、问答、递进的例子、一个长场景——由内容决定形式。

## 格式约束

### Org-mode 语法

- 加粗用 `*bold*`(单星号),禁止 `**bold**`
- 标题层级从 `*` 开始,不跳级

### ASCII Art

所有图表用纯 ASCII 字符。允许:`+ - | / \ > < v ^ * = ~ . : # [ ] ( ) _ , ; ! ' "` 和空格。禁止 Unicode 绘图符号。

### Denote 文件规范

- 时间戳:`date +%Y%m%dT%H%M%S`
- 可读时间:`date "+%Y-%m-%d %a %H:%M"`
- 文件名:`{时间戳}--plain-{简短标题}__plain.org`
- 输出目录:`~/Documents/notes/`

### Org 文件头

```
#+title:      plain-{简短标题}
#+date:       [{YYYY-MM-DD Day HH:MM}]
#+filetags:   :plain:atom:
#+identifier: {YYYYMMDDTHHM...

Frequently asked questions

What formatting does the skill use?

It uses Org-mode syntax, specifically requiring single asterisks for bold text and specific file headers including timestamps and tags.

Where are the files saved?

The skill saves files to the ~/Documents/notes/ directory.

How does the skill handle technical terms?

It requires the user to explain the term in plain language first before mentioning the technical name.

What are the primary constraints for the writing style?

The skill mandates short words, one idea per sentence, the removal of filler words, and the use of conversational language that passes a 'read-aloud' test.

Data sourced from lijigang/ljg-skills on GitHub. Install counts from skills.sh. The summary and security audit are derived from the skill's source files: every command and URL listed appears verbatim in the source.

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