simplified-technical-english
An Agent Skill that makes an LLM write in ASD-STE100 Simplified Technical English. Rules, approved word list, and a check tool.
No outside reports on file
This tool is relatively low-risk for general documentation use, but should not be the only check for safety-critical content like aircraft manuals or medical instructions, and requires securing the word list and rules files from unauthorized changes.
Based on public adoption and transparency signals as of Oct 23, 2026. Our opinion, not a code audit or security guarantee.
What it can access
- Local filesNo local folder access notedLOW
- Command executionNo shell command runner notedLOW
- Network reachConnects to outside service APINOTED
- CredentialsNo API token requiredLOW
- Package sourceGitHub (0xpili/simplified-technical-english)PUBLIC
Inferred from this listing’s public package details and description. Check the project’s source before installing.
Install
No npm or PyPI package is listed. Install from source: github.com/0xpili/simplified-technical-english ↗
Everything known
We found nothing about this project in the sources we read (last checked 2026-10-30). That does not mean it has no problems.
0 incidents · 0 advisories · 0 news articles · 0 community threads · checked 2026-10-30
Popularity grade: C (from public signals such as stars and downloads, not a code review). Graded 2026-10-23.
Sources we read: OSV, GitHub Advisory Database, CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities, 44 security news feeds and our incident library. Last checked 2026-10-30.
About Simplified Technical English
This skill teaches an AI language model to write in ASD-STE100 Simplified Technical English, a controlled writing standard that uses a limited vocabulary and simple sentence structures. It includes writing rules, an approved word list, and a tool to check if text follows the standard.
Who it’s for
Technical writers, documentation teams, and organizations that need to create clear, consistent instructions for international or non-native English readers. It's useful for aviation, manufacturing, and other safety-critical fields.
Alternatives
- OpenAI GPT with custom instructions: Build your own simplified writing prompt without external dependencies.
- Hemingway Editor: A grammar and clarity tool that simplifies text but doesn't enforce controlled vocabularies.
- LanguageTool: An open-source checker for grammar and style that can be customized.
- Acrolinx: A commercial platform for enforcing style guides and controlled language in technical writing.
Setup
Check these steps against the project’s own instructions before running anything.
Follow the project's README on GitHub for installation and integration instructions with your AI system. The package name is simplified-technical-english.
Why this grade
Signal-based grade (3/7 points): well starred on GitHub, public source code. This reflects adoption and transparency, not a code review.
Popularity and upkeep
- GitHub stars
- 1k
- Listing last refreshed
- 2026-10-30
These are public popularity signals, not a maintenance check. Look at the repository’s commit history and open issues.
Risks to watch for
- Word list injection: An attacker could embed misleading entries in the approved word list to make the AI accept or produce incorrect technical terms, potentially affecting safety-critical documents.
- Prompt confusion: Attackers could craft inputs that confuse the AI about which rules to follow, causing it to bypass the Simplified Technical English constraints.
- Data in training: Any documents processed through this tool could leak into model training data if not properly isolated.
- False validation: The checking tool might incorrectly approve malicious or unsafe content if it focuses only on vocabulary and sentence length, missing actual safety issues.
- Rule manipulation: Someone with access could modify the rules file to weaken safety or consistency requirements without detection.
How to lower the risk
Least-privilege permissions
- Only authorized technical writers should modify rules or word lists.
- Use read-only access for the tool's core files in production systems.
Network isolation
- If self-hosting, keep the word list and rules on an internal server, not exposed online.
- Don't fetch updated rules from untrusted external sources automatically.
Monitoring
- Log all changes to the approved word list and rule files.
- Review AI outputs for unusual terms or patterns that might indicate tampering.
Red flags to watch for
- Sudden changes to word lists or rules you didn't authorize.
- AI outputs using complex language or unapproved terms despite the skill being active.
- Documents that pass the checker but seem unsafe or nonsensical.
Questions
How do I install Simplified Technical English?
Simplified Technical English does not publish a standalone npm or PyPI package. Clone or follow the setup instructions in its source repository at github.com/0xpili/simplified-technical-english.
Are there security reports about Simplified Technical English?
No reports found for this package in our research (last checked 2026-10-30). Simplified Technical English currently holds Grade C (Moderate risk signals) based on public adoption and transparency signals. Key risk areas to watch include word list injection, prompt confusion, data in training.
Is Simplified Technical English actively maintained?
Simplified Technical English has 1k GitHub stars. Our directory data was last refreshed on 2026-10-30. Check recent commit activity, release tags, and open issues at github.com/0xpili/simplified-technical-english before pinning it in production.
What are alternatives to Simplified Technical English?
Notable alternatives to Simplified Technical English include OpenAI GPT with custom instructions (Build your own simplified writing prompt without external dependencies), Hemingway Editor (A grammar and clarity tool that simplifies text but doesn't enforce controlled vocabularies), LanguageTool (An open-source checker for grammar and style that can be customized), Acrolinx (A commercial platform for enforcing style guides and controlled language in technical writing). You can also compare Simplified Technical English side by side with other skills in the Related tools section on this page.
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### AgentArmorHQ Security Review Memo: simplified-technical-english
- **Listing URL:** https://agentarmorhq.com/skills/0xpili-simplified-technical-english
- **Type:** AI agent skill
- **Risk Grade:** Grade C (Moderate risk signals)
- **Outside Security Advisories on File:** 0
- **Public Adoption:** 1k GitHub stars
#### Permission & Blast-Radius Signals
- **Local files:** No local folder access noted
- **Command execution:** No shell command runner noted
- **Network reach:** Connects to outside service API
- **Credentials:** No API token required
- **Package source:** GitHub (0xpili/simplified-technical-english)
#### Recommended Hardened Setup
- **Source Repo:** https://github.com/0xpili/simplified-technical-english
- **Controls:** Pin an exact version in `.mcp.json`, scope access to a single workspace folder, and use a least-privilege read-only token where supported.
_Based on public adoption and transparency signals as of Oct 23, 2026. Our opinion, not a code audit or security guarantee._Key facts
- Type
- AI agent skill
- Publisher
- 0xpili
- Source code
- github.com/0xpili/simplified-technical-english
- Est. context load
- ~63 tokens idle · ~450 tokens when active (on-demand skill)
- Popularity
- 1k GitHub stars
- Last updated
- 2026-10-30
- Last graded
- 2026-10-23
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