Does this detect whether text was written by AI?

No, and we don't claim it does. Reliable AI detection does not exist — every real detector has high false-positive and false-negative rates. This tool flags phrases and patterns that show up often in weak or generic writing, AI-assisted or not, worth a second look during editing. It is a self-edit checklist, not a verdict on authorship.

Does this help evade AI detectors?

No, and we would refuse that request directly if asked. This tool exists to help you tighten your own writing, not to disguise where it came from. We do not do detection-evasion work, at any price, for anyone.

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Writing Tells Scanner

Paste a draft. This flags commonly-overused phrases and structural patterns worth a second look before you publish — the kind of thing an editor catches on a close read. Free, runs entirely in your browser, nothing is uploaded or stored.

This is not an AI detector, and no honest tool is. Reliable AI detection does not exist — every real one has real false-positive and false-negative rates. These phrases and patterns show up constantly in weak or generic writing, whether or not AI was involved. Presence proves nothing about origin. This is a self-editing checklist, not a verdict.

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What this checks, and why

Overused phrases — words and phrases that show up disproportionately often in generic or low-effort writing: "delve into," "it's important to note," "unlock the power of," "in today's fast-paced world," "boasts," "seamless," "elevate your," "navigate the landscape," "a testament to," "game-changer," "plays a pivotal role," and similar. Using one occasionally is normal. A draft dense with them usually reads as generic regardless of who or what wrote it.
Hedge density — "may," "might," "could potentially," "it's possible that" stacked up in a way that says nothing concrete. Sometimes necessary, often a sign a claim needs to be made more specific or cut.
Structural repetition — three-item lists back to back, "not only X but also Y" patterns repeated, sentences that all open the same way. Not wrong on their own; monotonous in volume.

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