Readable Content

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readable-content

Write and structure content for diverse reading abilities and cognitive styles. Use when writing long-form content, help documentation, product descriptions, policies, terms, or any content that needs to be understood by a wide audience. Triggers on: readability, reading level, too long, too dense, wall of text, hard to read, simplify content, content accessibility, scannable, skimmable.

Overview

Publisher	Owl-Listener
Repository	`inclusive-design-skills`
Skill name	`readable-content`
Stars	108
Forks	28
Bundled files	Instructions only
License	MIT
Links	Skill source Repository

Markdown instructions
A SKILL.md file the model loads on demand, so it only costs tokens when a request actually matches.
Works with any LLM
AI skills are plain Markdown, not provider-specific code, so this works with GPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, or a local model.
Self-contained
Everything the model needs lives in the instructions — no extra files to sync.
Open source
Published by Owl-Listener on GitHub. Read the source before you install it.

Installation

Install the Readable Content AI skill in TypingMind to use it with any LLM, or drop it into another agent that reads SKILL.md.

Install in TypingMind

TypingMind installs a skill straight from its GitHub folder — it reads SKILL.md, bundles the resource files, and stores the result locally.

Open the app and go to Plugins → Skills.
Choose "Install from GitHub".
Paste the skill folder URL below and confirm.
https://github.com/Owl-Listener/inclusive-design-skills/tree/main/accessible-content/skills/readable-content
Enable the skill in any chat where you want it available.

Store

Installed

Skills

Add skills

Import one or more skills from a public GitHub folder or a local .skill or .zip archive, or SKILL.md file.

From GitHub URLFrom .skill, .zip, or SKILL.md

GitHub repo or folder

https://github.com/Owl-Listener/inclusive-design-skills/tree/main/accessible-content/skills/readable-content

Points to a single skill folder, or any folder that contains multiple skills. Public repos only.

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Plugins → Skills → Add skill → From GitHub URL, then paste the folder URL and press Continue.

Install in another agent

Any agent that reads the Agent Skills format can use this skill — copy the folder into that agent's skills directory.

Claude Code — .claude/skills

git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/Owl-Listener/inclusive-design-skills.git /tmp/inclusive-design-skills
mkdir -p .claude/skills
cp -r /tmp/inclusive-design-skills/accessible-content/skills/readable-content .claude/skills/readable-content

Restart Claude Code after copying so it picks up the new skill.

Use it in TypingMind

Enable Readable Content in any TypingMind chat and the model takes it from there. Its name and description sit in the system prompt, and the moment a request matches, the model loads the full instructions itself — you never invoke it by hand, and it costs no tokens until it is actually used.

The model loads Readable Content on its own as soon as a request matches it.

Works with any AI model

AI skills are plain Markdown instructions rather than provider-specific code, so Readable Content is not tied to the model it was written for. Install it once in TypingMind and use it with GPT-5, Claude, Gemini, Grok, DeepSeek, Mistral, Llama, or a local model you run yourself — all on your own API keys.

Loaded only when it is needed
The system prompt carries just the name and description. The instructions are fetched on the first matching request, so an idle skill costs nothing.
Switch models mid-chat
Because the skill is instructions rather than code, changing model does not break it — the next model reads the same SKILL.md.

Skill instructions

This is the SKILL.md content the model loads. Read it before installing — a skill is instructions your model will follow.

Readable Content Design

Structure and write content so that people with different reading abilities, attention spans, and cognitive styles can find what they need and understand it.

Core Principle

People don't read — they scan. Design your content for the scan first, the read second.

Content Structure

Inverted Pyramid

Put the most important information first. Assume the reader might stop at any point.

Paragraph 1: the key message or answer
Paragraph 2: the essential supporting detail
Paragraph 3+: background, context, nuance

Chunking

One topic per section
One idea per paragraph
Maximum 3–4 sentences per paragraph
Maximum 5–7 paragraphs per section before a new heading
Break walls of text with headings every 2–3 paragraphs

Scannable Elements

Descriptive headings that summarise the section content
Bold key terms (sparingly — if everything is bold, nothing is)
Bulleted lists for 3+ related items (maximum 7 items per list)
Tables for comparative information
Pull-out boxes or callouts for critical information

Writing for Readability

Sentence Level

Aim for 15–20 words per sentence
One idea per sentence
Active voice: "We'll send your order" not "Your order will be sent"
Concrete language: "in 3 working days" not "shortly"
Address the reader directly: "You can..." not "Users may..."

Word Level

Use the simplest word that carries the meaning
Define specialist terms on first use
Spell out acronyms on first use: "Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG)"
Avoid idioms, metaphors, and culturally specific references
Avoid double negatives: "You can continue" not "You cannot not proceed"

Paragraph Level

First sentence carries the key point (front-loading)
Supporting sentences elaborate or provide evidence
No paragraph should require reading the previous one to make sense
Transition words help flow: "However," "For example," "This means"

Content Types With Specific Needs

Instructions and How-To

Numbered steps for sequential tasks
One action per step
Start each step with a verb: "Click", "Enter", "Select"
Include what the user should see after each step

Policies, Terms, and Legal Content

Plain language summary at the top
Full text below for those who need it
Define all legal terms in context
Use examples to illustrate abstract concepts

Error and Warning Content

What happened (specific)
What it means for the user
What to do next (single clear action)
Grade 4–6 reading level always

Data and Numbers

Round numbers where precision isn't needed (about 2 million, not 1,987,453)
Provide context: "40% — nearly half"
Use charts with text summaries for complex data
Don't assume numeracy — explain what the numbers mean

Assessment Questions

Is the most important information first?
Can someone scanning only headings and bold text get the key message?
Are sentences under 20 words on average?
Is every paragraph under 4 sentences?
Would someone with a grade 8 reading level understand this?

Frequently asked questions

What does the Readable Content AI skill do?

Why use Readable Content on TypingMind?

Because you install it once and use it with any model. Readable Content is plain Markdown rather than provider-specific code, so the same skill runs on GPT-5, Claude, Gemini, Grok, or a local model — and you can switch model mid-chat without it breaking. TypingMind runs on your own API keys, so you pay providers directly instead of a per-seat subscription, and your skills and chats stay in your own storage.

How do I install Readable Content in TypingMind?

Open Plugins → Skills → Install from GitHub in TypingMind and paste https://github.com/Owl-Listener/inclusive-design-skills/tree/main/accessible-content/skills/readable-content. TypingMind reads its SKILL.md and installs it as a skill you can enable per chat.

Which AI models can use Readable Content?

Any model you connect in TypingMind. AI skills are plain Markdown instructions rather than provider-specific code, so GPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, and local models can all load this skill when a request matches it.

How many AI models can I use with Readable Content?

As many as you like. As long as a model supports skills, you can use Readable Content with it — GPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, DeepSeek, Mistral, Llama and more — all on TypingMind with your own API keys.

Is the Readable Content AI skill free?

Yes. It is published on GitHub by Owl-Listener under the MIT license. You only pay your own AI provider for the tokens you use.

What are AI skills?

An AI skill is a reusable instruction bundle that teaches an AI model how to do one specific task. It follows the open Agent Skills format: a SKILL.md file with a name and description, plus any scripts, templates or reference files the model may need. The model reads the instructions only when your request matches the skill, so an installed skill costs nothing until it is used.

How are AI skills different from plugins or MCP servers?

A plugin or MCP server gives a model new tools to call — code that runs somewhere and returns a result. An AI skill gives the model knowledge and process instead: how to approach a task, which steps to follow, what good output looks like. Skills are plain Markdown, so they need no server, no API key and no runtime, and they work with any model.

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Overview

Installation

Install in TypingMind

Install in another agent

Use it in TypingMind

Works with any AI model

Skill instructions

Readable Content Design

Core Principle

Content Structure

Inverted Pyramid

Chunking

Scannable Elements

Writing for Readability

Sentence Level

Word Level

Paragraph Level

Content Types With Specific Needs

Instructions and How-To

Policies, Terms, and Legal Content

Error and Warning Content

Data and Numbers

Assessment Questions

Frequently asked questions

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