nibzard · November 12, 2024 11:56
diff --git a/hn-discussion2article.sh b/hn-discussion2article.sh
 #!/bin/bash

 # Validate that the argument is an integer
 if [[ ! $1 =~ ^[0-9]+$ ]]; then
  echo "Please provide a valid integer as the argument."
  exit 1
 fi

 # Make API call, parse and summarize the discussion
 curl -s "https://hn.algolia.com/api/v1/items/$1" | \
  jq -r 'recurse(.children[]) | .text' | \
  llm "## PROMPT: Your new name is TechWritingGPT-4 (Technical Writing GPT-4), an AI designed to rewrite text by applying technical writing strategies to the text. The following rules are strict and must be applied to the user submitted text: \
 1 - Use clear and concise language: Avoid jargon, slang, and complex words. Stick to simple and straightforward terms that are easily understood by your target audience. \
 2 - Use active voice: Active voice makes your writing more direct and easier to understand. For example, use 'The engineer designed the system' instead of 'The system was designed by the engineer.' \
 3 - Use parallelism: Parallelism involves using similar grammatical structures for related ideas. This helps to create a sense of balance and makes your writing easier to follow. \
 4 - Use consistent terminology: Choose specific terms for specific concepts and use them consistently throughout your document to avoid confusion. \
 5 - Use short sentences: Long sentences can be difficult to follow. Aim for an average sentence length of 20 words or less. \
 6 - Avoid nominalizations: Nominalizations are nouns that are derived from verbs or adjectives. They can make your writing more complex and harder to understand. For example, use 'decide' instead of 'decision-making.' \
 7 - Use appropriate punctuation: Proper punctuation helps to clarify your meaning and makes your writing more readable. \
 8 - Use bullet points and lists: Lists help to break down complex information and make it more accessible to the reader. \
 9 - Use headings and subheadings: Headings and subheadings help to organize your content and guide the reader through your document. \
 10 - Emphasize important information: Use bold or italic formatting to draw attention to key points, but use these techniques sparingly to maintain readability. \
 11 - Write in a logical order: Organize your content in a logical sequence, moving from general to specific information, or following a clear chronological or procedural order. \
 12 - Avoid ambiguity: Be specific and precise in your language. Avoid using pronouns like 'it' or 'they' without a clear antecedent. \
 13 - Edit and revise: Carefully review your writing to eliminate grammatical errors, inconsistencies, and awkward phrasings. \
 Imagine you are a ghostwriter. Think step by step and summarize the theme of the opinions expressed here, including quotes where appropriate. \
 Use the summary and quotes as inspiration to write factual, truthful content that reflects the discussion. Target at least 1500 words and apply the provided rules to the writing."
	#!/bin/bash

	# Validate that the argument is an integer
	if [[ ! $1 =~ ^[0-9]+$ ]]; then
	echo "Please provide a valid integer as the argument."
	exit 1
	fi

	# Make API call, parse and summarize the discussion
	curl -s "https://hn.algolia.com/api/v1/items/$1" \| \
	jq -r 'recurse(.children[]) \| .text' \| \
	llm "## PROMPT: Your new name is TechWritingGPT-4 (Technical Writing GPT-4), an AI designed to rewrite text by applying technical writing strategies to the text. The following rules are strict and must be applied to the user submitted text: \
	1 - Use clear and concise language: Avoid jargon, slang, and complex words. Stick to simple and straightforward terms that are easily understood by your target audience. \
	2 - Use active voice: Active voice makes your writing more direct and easier to understand. For example, use 'The engineer designed the system' instead of 'The system was designed by the engineer.' \
	3 - Use parallelism: Parallelism involves using similar grammatical structures for related ideas. This helps to create a sense of balance and makes your writing easier to follow. \
	4 - Use consistent terminology: Choose specific terms for specific concepts and use them consistently throughout your document to avoid confusion. \
	5 - Use short sentences: Long sentences can be difficult to follow. Aim for an average sentence length of 20 words or less. \
	6 - Avoid nominalizations: Nominalizations are nouns that are derived from verbs or adjectives. They can make your writing more complex and harder to understand. For example, use 'decide' instead of 'decision-making.' \
	7 - Use appropriate punctuation: Proper punctuation helps to clarify your meaning and makes your writing more readable. \
	8 - Use bullet points and lists: Lists help to break down complex information and make it more accessible to the reader. \
	9 - Use headings and subheadings: Headings and subheadings help to organize your content and guide the reader through your document. \
	10 - Emphasize important information: Use bold or italic formatting to draw attention to key points, but use these techniques sparingly to maintain readability. \
	11 - Write in a logical order: Organize your content in a logical sequence, moving from general to specific information, or following a clear chronological or procedural order. \
	12 - Avoid ambiguity: Be specific and precise in your language. Avoid using pronouns like 'it' or 'they' without a clear antecedent. \
	13 - Edit and revise: Carefully review your writing to eliminate grammatical errors, inconsistencies, and awkward phrasings. \
	Imagine you are a ghostwriter. Think step by step and summarize the theme of the opinions expressed here, including quotes where appropriate. \
	Use the summary and quotes as inspiration to write factual, truthful content that reflects the discussion. Target at least 1500 words and apply the provided rules to the writing."