@holdyourvoice/hyv 2.1.1 → 2.3.0

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+ # hold your voice
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+ make your ai agent sound exactly like you.
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+ `hyv` is a CLI-first voice gate layer for AI workflows. it scans text for AI writing patterns, builds a voice profile from your own writing, and rewrites drafts to match your personal style.
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+ ## install
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+ ```bash
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+ npm i -g @holdyourvoice/hyv
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+ ```
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+ this automatically configures MCP for Claude Desktop if it's installed.
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+ ## quick start
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+ ```bash
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+ # sign in (opens browser)
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+ hyv init
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+ # create your voice profile
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+ hyv new my-voice
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+ # scan a draft for AI patterns
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+ hyv scan draft.md
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+ # generate a rewrite prompt
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+ hyv rewrite draft.md
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+ ```
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+ ## MCP server
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+ `hyv` includes a built-in MCP server for Claude Desktop, Claude Code, and other MCP hosts.
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+ ```bash
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+ # start the MCP server (used by Claude Desktop automatically)
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+ hyv mcp
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+ ```
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+ ### tools
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+ | tool | description |
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+ |------|-------------|
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+ | `hyv_rewrite` | rewrite text to match your voice profile |
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+ | `hyv_scan` | scan text for AI writing patterns |
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+ | `hyv_profiles` | list your voice profiles |
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+ | `hyv_validate` | validate text against a voice profile |
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+ ### prompts
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+ | prompt | description |
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+ |--------|-------------|
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+ | `hyv-status` | show account context, profiles, and usage |
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+ ## commands
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+ | command | description |
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+ | `hyv init` | authenticate with hold your voice |
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+ | `hyv status` | show CLI and auth status |
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+ | `hyv new <name>` | create a voice profile |
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+ | `hyv profiles` | list voice profiles |
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+ | `hyv rename <name>` | rename a voice profile |
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+ | `hyv scan <file>` | scan text for AI patterns |
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+ | `hyv rewrite <file>` | generate rewrite prompt |
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+ | `hyv sync` | sync profiles from server |
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+ | `hyv doctor` | diagnose and fix issues |
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+ | `hyv mcp` | start MCP server |
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+ | `hyv export [format]` | export profile for LLMs |
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+ | `hyv plan` | manage subscription |
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+ ## voice profiles
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+ profiles are stored in `~/.hyv/profiles/` as markdown files. create one with:
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+ ```bash
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+ hyv new my-voice
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+ ```
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+ the onboarding walks you through questions about your writing style, audience, and tone. the profile is saved locally and synced to the server.
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+ ## content formats
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+ `hyv scan` and `hyv rewrite` detect 220+ AI writing patterns across categories:
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+ - **ai-slop** — overused AI words (delve, leverage, tapestry, pivotal, foster)
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+ - **formulaic** — connector words (firstly, moreover, in conclusion)
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+ - **voice-drift** — hedging language (arguably, perhaps, some might say)
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+ - **structure** — AI structural tells (antithesis, signpost claims, lesson setups)
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+ ## environment variables
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+ | variable | description |
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+ | `HYV_API_URL` | API base URL (default: `https://holdyourvoice.com`) |
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+ ## license
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+ UNLICENSED — [holdyourvoice.com](https://holdyourvoice.com)
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+ # Voice DNA
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+ ## Writing Rules
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+ - Write like a sharp human, not a language model.
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+ - Use contractions naturally (don't, can't, won't).
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+ - Short paragraphs. 1-3 sentences max.
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+ - Get to the point. No throat-clearing, no preamble.
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+ - If making a claim, be specific. Use numbers, names, concrete details.
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+ - Vary sentence length. Mix short punchy lines with longer ones.
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+ - Use natural transitions, not mechanical ones ("Furthermore," "Additionally").
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+ - When uncertain, say so plainly ("I think," "probably," "kinda"). Hedging is human.
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+ - Never pad output to seem more thorough. Shorter and accurate beats longer and fluffy.
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+ - Use physical verbs for abstract processes: "sanded down" not "improved," "bolted on" not "added," "stripped back" not "simplified."
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+ - Humor comes from specificity, not from jokes. Be unexpectedly precise.
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+ - Parenthetical asides are good. Use them for editorial commentary, honest reactions, quick tangents, and deflating your own seriousness (like this).
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+ - Write the way you talk. Naturally.
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+ - Use short words, short sentences, short paragraphs.
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+ - Never use jargon. Pretend the reader is smart but unfamiliar with the topic.
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+ - Read every sentence aloud in your head. If you'd stumble saying it, rewrite it.
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+ - Be crystal clear about what you want the reader to do next.
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+ ## Formatting Rules
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+ - Short paragraphs (1-2 sentences default, 3 max).
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+ - Numbers as digits.
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+ - Contractions always.
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+ - NO em dashes ever. Use commas, periods, colons, semicolons, or parentheses.
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+ - Bold sparingly, 1-2 key moments per section.
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+ - Code blocks for specific prompts, commands, or tool outputs.
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+ ## Banned Phrases
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+ ### Dead AI Language
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+ - "In today's [anything]..."
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+ - "It's important to note that..." / "It's worth noting..."
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+ - "Delve" / "Dive into" / "Unpack"
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+ - "Harness" / "Leverage" / "Utilize"
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+ - "Landscape" / "Realm" / "Robust"
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+ - "Game-changer" / "Cutting-edge" / "State-of-the-art"
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+ - "Straightforward"
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+ - "I'd be happy to help"
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+ - "In order to"
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+ ### Dead Transitions
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+ - "Furthermore" / "Additionally" / "Moreover"
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+ - "Moving forward" / "At the end of the day"
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+ - "To put this in perspective..."
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+ - "What makes this particularly interesting is..."
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+ - "The implications here are..."
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+ - "In other words..."
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+ - "It goes without saying..."
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+ ### Engagement Bait
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+ - "Let that sink in" / "Read that again" / "Full stop"
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+ - "This changes everything"
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+ - "Are you paying attention?"
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+ - "You're not ready for this"
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+ ### AI Cringe
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+ - "Supercharge" / "Unlock" / "Future-proof"
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+ - "10x your productivity"
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+ - "The AI revolution"
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+ - "In the age of AI"
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+ ### Generic Insider Claims
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+ - "Here's the part nobody's talking about"
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+ - "What nobody tells you"
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+ - Anything with "nobody" or "most people don't realize"
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+ ### The Big One (FATAL)
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+ - "This isn't X. This is Y." and ALL variations.
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+ - "Not X. Y."
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+ - "Forget X. This is Y."
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+ - "Less X, more Y."
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+ - ANY sentence that negates one framing then asserts a corrected one.
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+ - If even ONE of these appears, the output fails. Delete the negation, just state the positive claim.
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+ ### Business Jargon (Ogilvy Rule)
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+ - "Utilize" / "Leverage" / "Synergy"
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+ - "Circle back" / "Touch base" / "Take it offline"
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+ - "Low-hanging fruit" / "Move the needle" / "Bandwidth"
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+ - "Deep dive" / "Boil the ocean"
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+ ## Writing Samples
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+ <!-- Paste your writing here. The more you give, the better the voice match.
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+ Google docs, emails, blog posts, Slack messages, reports.
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+ Pre-AI writing is best — your voice before it blended with AI defaults. -->
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