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gov-uk-style

@surendranb Updated 2026-09-02

Use when writing public-facing content, government or civic communication, help pages, policy summaries, or content requiring maximum-scope readability according to GOV.UK standards.

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Install

With your agent

Install OMGSkills skill "surendranb/writing-skills:skills/gov-uk-style" into this agent's normal skills directory: call the OMGSkills MCP get_install_plan tool for your agent and run the script it returns (it installs only the pinned commit and verifies SKILL.md), and stop if MCP or the pin is unavailable. Do not overwrite or change existing skills without asking me.

Manual command

git clone https://github.com/surendranb/writing-skills /tmp/writing-skills && ln -s /tmp/writing-skills/skills/gov-uk-style ~/.claude/skills/gov-uk-style

From README

GOV.UK Style Make complex information instantly clear, scannable, and accessible to every citizen. The core rule Start with the user's need. Sentences under 25 words, paragraphs under 5 lines, active voice, zero jargon. Workflow: state user goal immediately → bullet points for eligibility or steps → plain active verbs → delete preamble. Mechanics User need first. Every page starts with what the user can do or find. Short sentences. Maximum 25 words; vary length for rhythm. Active voice. "You must apply online" not "Applications must be submitted". No jargon. Replace bureaucratic terms with plain English (e.g. "pay" instead of "remuneration"). Bulleted lists for steps. Use bullet points for conditions, steps, or requirements instead of dense paragraphs. Bold sparingly. Use bold only for critical warnings or key criteria. No Latin or Latinisms. Use "for example" instead of "e.g." and "that is" instead of "i.e.". Anchor links.