dcadolph/slop-chop
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Strip AI tells from text: em-dashes, slop words, and stock phrases, in one deterministic local pass. CLI, GitHub Action, Obsidian plugin, and MCP server.
MCP
dcadolph/slop-chop
Added 18 Oct 2026
Overview
A local deterministic tool that removes AI tells such as em-dashes, slop words, and stock phrases from text. It runs in one pass and is available as a CLI, GitHub Action, Obsidian plugin, and MCP server. Written in Go.
Best for
Best for
Writers and developers who want a quick, private, automated way to strip common AI-sounding phrases from text.
Use cases
- Clean AI-sounding phrasing from prose before publishing
- Automate text cleanup in a GitHub Actions workflow
- Strip filler phrases from notes inside Obsidian
Notes
4 stars on GitHub. Last updated 2026-10-15. Licensed MIT.
Pros
- Runs locally without sending text to a remote service
- Offers multiple integration points for different workflows
- Single-pass processing keeps operation simple and fast
Cons
- Rule-based cleanup can miss context or over-remove intentional phrases
- Limited to known tells, not a full writing style assistant
- No cloud or collaborative features
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