ai-text-check 1.0.0

package/vale/styles/ai-tells/OpeningCliches.yml

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+---
+extends: existence
+message: "AI opening: '%s'. Start with your actual point instead of this generic lead-in."
+level: error
+ignorecase: true
+tokens:
+  - In today's rapidly evolving
+  - In today's fast-paced
+  - In today's digital age
+  - In today's ever-changing
+  - In today's interconnected
+  - In the realm of
+  - In the world of
+  - In the landscape of
+  - In the ever-evolving landscape
+  - In an era where
+  - In an age where
+  - In this day and age
+  - Embarking on a journey
+  - Embark on a journey
+  - Embarking on this journey
+  - As we navigate
+  - As we delve into
+  - As we explore
+  - When it comes to
+  - Picture this
+  - Imagine a world where
+  - Have you ever wondered
+  - In recent years
+  - Throughout history
+  - Since the dawn of
+  - From time immemorial
+  - Before we dive in
+  - Before we dive into
+  - By the end of this article
+  - By the end of this guide
+  - By the end of this post
+  - By the end of this tutorial
+  - By the end of this section
+  - This guide will walk you through
+  - This article will walk you through
+  - This post will walk you through
+  - This guide will help you
+  - This article will help you
+  - This post will help you
+  - Welcome to this guide
+  - Welcome to this overview
+  - Welcome to this exploration
+  - Welcome to this deep dive
+  - Without further ado
+  - Without further ado, let's
+  - Without further ado, here's
+  - Gone are the days
+  - Gone are the days when
+  - Gone are the days of
+  - Whether you're a
+  - Whether you're an
+  - Whether you're just
+  - Whether you're new
+  - Whether you're already
+  - Whether you're looking
+  - Whether you're trying
+  - Whether you're someone
+  - You might be wondering
+  - You may be wondering
+  - You're probably wondering
+  - You might be asking yourself
+  - You may be asking yourself
+  - If you've ever
+  - If you've ever wondered
+  - If you've ever found yourself
+  - Have you ever found yourself
+  - Chances are
+  - Chances are you've
+  - Chances are you're
+  - You're not alone
+  - You're not alone if
+  - We've all been there
+  - Look no further
+  - You've come to the right place
+  - You're in the right place
+  - Ready to dive in
+  - Ready to get started
+  - Ready to learn
+  - Ready to explore
+  - In the dynamic world of
+  - In an increasingly
+  - In a world where
+  - In a world of
+  - As technology continues to evolve
+  - As technology continues to advance
+  - As the world becomes
+  - As the world continues
+  - As we stand at
+  - As we stand on the
+  - We live in an era
+  - We live in a world
+  - We live in a time

package/vale/styles/ai-tells/OrganicConsequence.yml

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+---
+extends: existence
+message: "AI inevitability: '%s'. Say the choice was designed that way."
+level: error
+tokens:
+  # "falls out naturally" and variants
+  - falls out naturally
+  - fell out naturally
+  - fall out naturally
+
+  # "emerges naturally" and variants
+  - emerges naturally
+  - emerged naturally
+  - emerge naturally
+  - emerges organically
+  - emerged organically
+
+  # "arises naturally" and variants
+  - arises naturally
+  - arose naturally
+  - arise naturally
+  - arises organically
+
+  # "flows naturally" and variants
+  - flows naturally
+  - flowed naturally
+  - flow naturally
+
+  # Other organic-sounding consequence language
+  - a natural consequence
+  - the natural consequence
+  - a natural result
+  - the natural result
+  - naturally follows
+  - naturally leads to
+  - naturally results in
+  - follows naturally from
+  - results naturally from

package/vale/styles/ai-tells/OverusedVocabulary.yml

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+---
+extends: existence
+message: "AI vocabulary: '%s'. Replace with a more specific or common word."
+level: error
+tokens:
+  - delve
+  - delves
+  - delving
+  - delved
+  - tapestry
+  - multifaceted
+  - underscores
+  - pivotal
+  - intricate
+  - intricacies
+  - groundbreaking
+  - transformative
+  - seamless
+  - seamlessly
+  - robust
+  - streamline
+  - streamlines
+  - streamlining
+  - elevate
+  - elevates
+  - elevating
+  - bolster
+  - bolsters
+  - bolstering
+  - underpins
+  - underpin
+  - underpinning
+  - underscoring
+  - pivoting
+  - reimagine
+  - reimagining
+  - reimagines
+  - elucidate
+  - elucidates
+  - elucidating
+  - synergy
+  - synergies
+  - synergistic
+  - holistic
+  - holistically
+  - paradigm
+  - paradigms
+  - unparalleled
+  - testament
+  - cornerstone
+  - cornerstones
+  - catalyst
+  - catalyze
+  - catalyzing
+  - meticulous
+  - meticulously
+  - nuanced
+  - interplay
+  - aforementioned
+  - myriad
+  - plethora
+  - burgeoning
+  - nascent
+  - ubiquitous
+  - encompasses
+  - encompassing
+  - endeavor
+  - endeavors
+  - endeavoring
+  - granular
+  - granularity
+  - actionable
+  - impactful
+  - empower
+  - empowers
+  - empowering
+  - empowered
+  - empowerment
+  - proactive
+  - proactively
+  - meaningful
+  - evolving
+  - comprehensive
+  - comprehensively
+  - comprehensiveness
+  - innovative
+  - innovatively
+  - innovation
+  - innovations
+  - notable
+  - notably
+  - sophisticated
+  - sophistication
+  - unprecedented
+  - unprecedentedly
+  - remarkable
+  - remarkably
+  - exceptional
+  - exceptionally
+  - significant
+  - significantly
+  - profound
+  - profoundly
+  - scalable
+  - scalability
+  - versatile
+  - versatility
+  - versatilely
+  - dynamic
+  - dynamically
+  - crucial
+  - crucially
+  - vital
+  - vitally
+  - foundational
+  - state-of-the-art
+  - best-in-class
+  - world-class
+  - next-generation
+  - next-level
+  - salient
+  - saliently
+  - efficacy
+  - paramount
+  - adept
+  - cognizant
+  - camaraderie
+  - palpable
+  - palpably
+  - fleeting
+  - amidst
+  - solace
+  - cacophony
+  - unspoken
+  - ignite
+  - ignites
+  - igniting
+  - grapple
+  - grapples
+  - grappling
+  - bustling
+  - gossamer
+  - enigma
+  - enigmatic
+  - labyrinth
+  - labyrinthine
+  - metropolis
+  - expanse
+  - expanses
+  - indelible
+  - indelibly
+  - kaleidoscopic
+  - kaleidoscope
+  - waft
+  - wafting
+  - beacon
+  - beacons
+  - intertwine
+  - intertwines
+  - intertwined
+  - intertwining
+  - unravel
+  - unravels
+  - unraveling
+  - vibrant
+  - vibrantly
+  - genuinely
+  - genuine
+  # Marketing and hype verbs (zeitgeist). Case-sensitive like the rest of this
+  # rule, so a sentence-initial form is missed. The -ed forms of super/turbo are
+  # omitted to spare the literal "supercharged engine."
+  - supercharge
+  - supercharges
+  - supercharging
+  - turbocharge
+  - turbocharges
+  - turbocharging
+  - unleash
+  - unleashes
+  - unleashing
+  - unleashed
+  - democratize
+  - democratizes
+  - democratizing
+  - democratized

package/vale/styles/ai-tells/OverusedVocabularyVerbs.yml

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+---
+extends: sequence
+message: "AI vocabulary (verb form): '%s'. Replace with a direct verb."
+level: error
+tokens:
+  - pattern: leverage|leveraging|leverages|navigate|navigates|navigating|navigated|showcase|showcases|showcasing|harness|harnessing|harnesses|embark|embarks|embarking|foster|fosters|fostering|spearhead|spearheads|spearheading
+    tag: VB|VBZ|VBG|VBP|VBD

package/vale/styles/ai-tells/ParallelStaccato.yml

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+---
+extends: existence
+message: "AI staccato: '%s'. Combine these clipped parallel sentences or vary the structure."
+level: error
+nonword: true
+tokens:
+  # === Parallel pairs (any verb — the structure is the tell) ===
+
+  # "Noun verbs. Noun verbs."
+  # "Shippers scan. Practitioners read." "Engineers build. Managers ship."
+  - "[A-Z][a-z]+ [a-z]+s?\\. [A-Z][a-z]+ [a-z]+s?\\."
+
+  # "The noun verbs. The noun verbs."
+  - "The [a-z]+ [a-z]+s?\\. The [a-z]+ [a-z]+s?\\."
+
+  # "Noun verb-phrase. Noun doesn't/don't."
+  # "Content carries the personality. Chrome doesn't."
+  - "[A-Z][a-z]+ [^.!?]+\\. [A-Z][a-z]+ doesn'?t\\."
+  - "[A-Z][a-z]+ [^.!?]+\\. [A-Z][a-z]+ don'?t\\."
+  - "[A-Z][a-z]+ [^.!?]+\\. [A-Z][a-z]+ does not\\."
+  - "[A-Z][a-z]+ [^.!?]+\\. [A-Z][a-z]+ do not\\."
+
+  # Multi-word-subject parallel-staccato:
+  # "Concurrent readers don't block each other. One writer at a time
+  # doesn't block readers."
+  # Subjects up to 5 words; second sentence carries the verb pattern.
+  # Matches both "doesn't"/"don't" and "does not"/"do not" forms.
+  - "[A-Z][a-z]+(?: [\\w-]+){1,4} [^.!?]+\\. [A-Z][a-z]+(?: [\\w-]+){1,4} (?:doesn'?t|don'?t|does not|do not)\\b[^.!?]*\\."
+
+  # === Solo two-word staccato (enumerated verbs) ===
+  # Single "Subject verb." sentences that AI drops for dramatic effect.
+  # Only flagged for verbs commonly used this way.
+
+  - "[A-Z][a-z]+ (?:scales?|ships?|breaks?|builds?|flows?|lands?|wins?|fails?|works?|scans?|reads?|stays?|drops?|clicks?|runs?|falls?|grows?|fades?|leads?|counts?|hits?|fits?|stops?|starts?|moves?|waits?|holds?|lives?|dies?|rises?|shines?|shifts?|sticks?|stands?|spreads?|bends?|flips?|snaps?|locks?|fires?|loads?|calls?|pulls?|pushes?|pays?|sells?|talks?|walks?)\\."

package/vale/styles/ai-tells/ParticipialPadding.yml

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+---
+extends: existence
+message: "AI participial padding: '%s'. Delete it or make the point concrete."
+level: error
+ignorecase: true
+tokens:
+  - highlighting its importance
+  - highlighting its significance
+  - highlighting its role
+  - highlighting the importance
+  - highlighting the need
+  - highlighting the growing
+  - underscoring its importance
+  - underscoring its significance
+  - underscoring its role
+  - underscoring the importance
+  - underscoring the need
+  - underscoring its commitment
+  - emphasizing the importance
+  - emphasizing the need
+  - emphasizing its role
+  - emphasizing its commitment
+  - reflecting broader trends
+  - reflecting broader changes
+  - reflecting a broader
+  - reflecting the broader
+  - reflecting its commitment
+  - reflecting a growing
+  - reflecting the growing
+  - symbolizing its
+  - symbolizing the
+  - contributing to its
+  - contributing to the development
+  - contributing to the growth
+  - contributing to the overall
+  - contributing to a more
+  - contributing to the region
+  - showcasing its
+  - showcasing the
+  - showcasing a
+  - demonstrating its commitment
+  - demonstrating its dedication
+  - demonstrating a commitment
+  - demonstrating the importance
+  - underscoring its enduring
+  - underscoring its lasting
+  - reinforcing its position
+  - reinforcing its role
+  - reinforcing its commitment
+  - reinforcing the importance
+  - solidifying its position
+  - solidifying its role
+  - solidifying its place
+  - cementing its position
+  - cementing its role
+  - cementing its place
+  - ensuring a seamless
+  - ensuring a smooth
+  - ensuring a more
+  - fostering a sense of
+  - fostering a culture of
+  - fostering a more
+  - fostering an environment
+  - cultivating a sense of
+  - cultivating a culture of
+  - shaping the future
+  - shaping the trajectory
+  - shaping the direction
+  - paving the way for a
+  - setting the stage for a
+  - marking a significant
+  - marking a pivotal
+  - marking a turning
+  - marking a new

package/vale/styles/ai-tells/PromotionalPuffery.yml

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+---
+extends: existence
+message: "AI puffery: '%s'. Use neutral, specific language."
+level: error
+ignorecase: true
+tokens:
+  - nestled in the
+  - nestled in a
+  - nestled between
+  - nestled among
+  - nestled alongside
+  - nestled within
+  - in the heart of
+  - at the heart of
+  - rich cultural heritage
+  - rich history and
+  - rich and diverse
+  - rich and vibrant
+  - vibrant community
+  - vibrant culture
+  - vibrant ecosystem
+  - vibrant atmosphere
+  - natural beauty
+  - natural beauty of
+  - a hub for
+  - a hub of
+  - a dynamic hub
+  - a thriving hub
+  - a cultural hub
+  - a beacon of
+  - a beacon for
+  - a treasure trove of
+  - a treasure trove for
+  - a shining example
+  - a prime example
+  - a masterclass in
+  - a testament to the
+  - a testament to its
+  - renowned for its
+  - renowned for their
+  - renowned for her
+  - renowned for his
+  - widely regarded as
+  - widely recognized as
+  - widely considered
+  - is home to
+  - has emerged as a
+  - has emerged as the
+  - has established itself as
+  - continues to evolve
+  - continues to thrive
+  - continues to grow
+  - continues to inspire
+  - left an indelible mark
+  - left an indelible impact
+  - leaving an indelible mark
+  - left a lasting impact
+  - left a lasting impression
+  - leaving a lasting impact
+  - a lasting legacy
+  - enduring legacy
+  - enduring impact
+  - an enduring legacy

package/vale/styles/ai-tells/RedundantPrecaution.yml

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+---
+extends: existence
+message: "AI cliché: '%s'. Name the specific safeguard or cut the phrase."
+level: error
+ignorecase: true
+tokens:
+  - belt and suspenders
+  - belt-and-suspenders

package/vale/styles/ai-tells/ResonateOveruse.yml

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+---
+extends: existence
+message: "AI overused verb: '%s'. Name what connects and why, or disable this rule for physics or audio writing."
+level: error
+nonword: true
+ignorecase: true
+# "Resonate" is an AI overuse fingerprint for reception: an idea "resonates
+# with" an audience, a message "resonates deeply." Flag the figurative reception
+# sense broadly. The only literal sense is physics and acoustics (a cavity
+# resonates at a frequency), a clear domain that disables the whole rule. The
+# noun forms "resonance" and "resonant" are a different word and stay clean.
+tokens:
+  - "\\bresonat(?:e|es|ed|ing)\\b"

package/vale/styles/ai-tells/RestatementMarkers.yml

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+---
+extends: existence
+message: "AI restatement: '%s'. Delete it and trust your original phrasing."
+level: error
+ignorecase: true
+tokens:
+  - In other words
+  - Simply put
+  - Put simply
+  - Put differently
+  - To put it simply
+  - To put it another way
+  - Said differently
+  - To state it plainly
+  - To state this plainly
+  - To be more precise
+  - To be more specific
+  - To be more exact
+  - Or rather
+  - More precisely
+  - More specifically
+  - More accurately
+  - To clarify
+  - To rephrase
+  - To restate
+  - What I mean is
+  - What this means is
+  - What that means is
+  - In plainer terms
+  - In plain terms
+  - In plain English
+  - In simpler terms
+  - In simple terms
+  - To put it another way
+  - To put it more simply
+  - To put it more directly

package/vale/styles/ai-tells/RhetoricalDevices.yml

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+---
+extends: existence
+message: "AI rhetoric: '%s'. Remove it or rephrase as a plain statement."
+level: error
+nonword: true
+tokens:
+  # "When [verb]ing X, ask: [question]" - the imperative test pattern
+  - "When \\w+ing [^,]+, ask:"
+  - "When you \\w+ [^,]+, ask:"
+  - "Before \\w+ing [^,]+, ask:"
+
+  # "The test:" section-ending pattern
+  - "The test:"
+  - "The test is:"
+  - "The litmus test:"
+  - "Here'?s the test:"
+  - "A good test:"
+  - "The acid test:"
+
+  # "This gives you a concrete test" and similar
+  - "[Tt]his gives you a (?:concrete|simple|good|useful|quick) test"
+
+  # "Ask yourself:" pattern
+  - "Ask yourself:"
+  - "Ask yourself whether"
+  - "Ask yourself if"
+  - "The question to ask:"
+  - "The question to ask is:"
+
+  # "The X:" dramatic colon — terse noun + colon used for verdict
+  # emphasis. A human writer would say "The result is..." or rewrite
+  # the sentence; AI reaches for the colon to manufacture a drumroll.
+  - "The price:"
+  - "The catch:"
+  - "The kicker:"
+  - "The upshot:"
+  - "The tradeoff:"
+  - "The trade-off:"
+  - "The trick:"
+  - "The cost:"
+  - "The downside:"
+  - "The flip side:"
+  - "The bottom line:"
+  - "The takeaway:"
+  - "The result:"
+  - "The answer:"
+  - "The reason:"
+  - "The lesson:"
+  - "The moral:"
+  - "The point:"
+  - "The pitch:"
+  - "The fix:"
+  - "The payoff:"

package/vale/styles/ai-tells/RhetoricalSelfAnswer.yml

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+---
+extends: existence
+message: "AI rhetorical self-answer: '%s'. State the point directly instead of posing and answering your own question."
+level: error
+nonword: true
+scope: raw
+tokens:
+  - "The result\\? [A-Z]"
+  - "The outcome\\? [A-Z]"
+  - "The answer\\? [A-Z]"
+  - "The solution\\? [A-Z]"
+  - "The catch\\? [A-Z]"
+  - "The problem\\? [A-Z]"
+  - "The issue\\? [A-Z]"
+  - "The reason\\? [A-Z]"
+  - "The reality\\? [A-Z]"
+  - "The truth\\? [A-Z]"
+  - "The worst part\\? [A-Z]"
+  - "The best part\\? [A-Z]"
+  - "The irony\\? [A-Z]"
+  - "The twist\\? [A-Z]"
+  - "The takeaway\\? [A-Z]"
+  - "The lesson\\? [A-Z]"
+  - "The upside\\? [A-Z]"
+  - "The downside\\? [A-Z]"
+  - "The trade-off\\? [A-Z]"
+  - "The tradeoff\\? [A-Z]"
+  - "The difference\\? [A-Z]"
+  - "The impact\\? [A-Z]"
+  - "The effect\\? [A-Z]"
+  - "The implication\\? [A-Z]"
+  - "The cost\\? [A-Z]"
+  - "The benefit\\? [A-Z]"
+  - "The risk\\? [A-Z]"
+  - "The payoff\\? [A-Z]"
+  - "The scary part\\? [A-Z]"
+  - "The surprising part\\? [A-Z]"
+  - "The interesting part\\? [A-Z]"
+  - "The hard part\\? [A-Z]"
+  - "The fun part\\? [A-Z]"
+  - "The kicker\\? [A-Z]"
+  - "The point\\? [A-Z]"
+  - "The verdict\\? [A-Z]"
+  - "The caveat\\? [A-Z]"
+  - "The key\\? [A-Z]"
+  - "The secret\\? [A-Z]"
+  - "The fix\\? [A-Z]"
+  - "The goal\\? [A-Z]"
+  - "The short answer\\? [A-Z]"
+  - "The bottom line\\? [A-Z]"
+  - "The big picture\\? [A-Z]"