clarify
Improve unclear UX copy and error messages
Confusing interface text frustrates users and increases support costs. This skill transforms jargon, ambiguous labels, and poor error messages into clear, human-friendly copy that guides users effectively.
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Using "clarify". Error message: 'Invalid input. Validation failed.'
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Email addresses need an @ symbol. Try: name@example.com
Using "clarify". Empty state: 'No items found'
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No projects yet. Click 'New Project' to create your first one and get started.
Using "clarify". Confirmation dialog: 'Are you sure?' with 'Yes/No' buttons
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Delete 'Project Alpha'? This action cannot be undone. All associated files and data will be permanently removed.
Security Audit
SafeAll static analysis findings are false positives. The 'Weak cryptographic algorithm' detections (9 instances) and 'System reconnaissance' pattern (1 instance) were triggered by UX writing examples and documentation text, not actual code. This skill contains only instructional content for improving interface copy and poses no security risk.
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What You Can Build
Fix confusing error messages
Transform technical error codes and vague messages into helpful explanations that tell users what went wrong and how to fix it.
Refine form labels and instructions
Replace generic placeholders like 'Enter value' with specific, actionable labels that reduce form abandonment.
Polish microcopy across UI
Review and improve button text, tooltips, empty states, and navigation labels for consistency and clarity.
Try These Prompts
Review this error message and rewrite it to be clearer for non-technical users: 'Error 403: Forbidden - Access denied'
Analyze all form labels and help text on this signup page. Identify any jargon, ambiguity, or missing context. Suggest specific improvements for each field.
Replace generic button labels like 'Submit' and 'OK' with specific action-oriented text that matches user intent for this checkout flow.
Create a copy style guide for our product including: tone principles, terminology glossary, error message patterns, and examples of before/after improvements for common UI elements.
Best Practices
- Always explain what went wrong and how to fix it in error messages
- Use specific, descriptive labels instead of generic placeholders
- Match button text to the action outcome users expect
Avoid
- Using technical error codes without plain language explanation
- Blaming users for errors with phrases like 'You entered an invalid...'
- Generic button labels like 'Submit', 'OK', or 'Click here'