Ruben Hassid · 2 min read · Gen AI Tools
How to deslop Claude in 2 words.
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The article argues that AI writing often reads slopped or unnatural and proposes ASD-STE100, a simplified English standard, as a fast fix to produce clearer AI responses. It demonstrates a plug-and-play ASD-STE100 Claude skill and a short prompt to deslope outputs across Claude, ChatGPT, and other platforms, while noting limits for creative writing.
Key Takeaways
- ASD-STE100 provides a standardized approach to making AI instructions clear and direct.
- A downloadable Claude skill and a simple /ste prompt can enforce ASD-STE100 style across multiple AI tools.
- The technique scales readability for large audiences but isn’t ideal for creative content.
- The guide includes practical steps and prompts to implement the trick quickly.
Excerpt
Everyone & their mother hates AI’s writing style. It’s not [ X ], it’s [ Y ]. Meta commentary: [ exaggeration ]. It’s the [ expression ] of [ something ]. It’s [ exaggeration ], and that [ is important ]. But you can fix it in 2 words for 80% of your chats. Prompt: “ Use ASD-STE100. ” Let me show you the difference: On the left, the ASD-STE100 made Claude much clearer and more direct . I asked for a calendar. I prefer the ASD-STE100 on the left. To understand, I prefer the left one again. Let’s say…