Simplify

Purpose

Rewrite something complex in plainer, more accessible language without losing meaning.

Invocation

• /cw-simplify [text] — Simplify the provided text
• /cw-simplify — System asks "What section do you want me to simplify?"
• Works on selection if provided, asks if not

How to Simplify

1. Identify the core meaning — What is this actually saying?

2. Strip jargon — Replace technical terms with plain equivalents, or define them briefly on first use.

3. Shorten sentences — Break long, complex sentences into shorter ones.

4. Use concrete language — Swap abstractions for specific examples.

5. Front-load the point — Lead with the main idea, then explain.

6. Preserve precision — Don't oversimplify to the point of inaccuracy.

Output Format

## Simplified Version

[The rewritten text]

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**What changed:**
- [Brief note on key simplifications]

Does this capture it? Or did I lose something important?

Principles

• Short words over long — "use" not "utilize," "help" not "facilitate"
• Active over passive — "We built" not "It was built by us"
• One idea per sentence — Break up compound ideas
• Concrete over abstract — "a 10% increase" not "significant growth"
• Reader-first — Write for someone encountering this idea for the first time

Simplification Moves

What to Preserve

• Technical accuracy
• Important nuance
• The writer's voice
• Necessary qualifications

Lessons

[Skill-specific lessons will be added here as they're captured]