
Word Stats
- 1 installs
- 404 repo stars
- Updated August 5, 2026
- aiskillstore/marketplace
word-stats is a skill that returns word count, character count, reading time, and other text statistics immediately for a given block of text.
About
word-stats returns quick text statistics including word, character, sentence, and paragraph counts plus reading and speaking time. A writer or developer passes in text and gets tables of counts and averages with no follow-up questions. Reading time is estimated at 238 words per minute and speaking time at 150 words per minute.
- Reports word, character, sentence, and paragraph counts
- Estimates reading and speaking time
- Returns metrics immediately with no clarifying questions
Word Stats by the numbers
- 1 all-time installs (skills.sh)
- Ranked #2,479 of 3,282 Productivity & Planning skills by installs in the Skillselion catalog
- Data as of Aug 5, 2026 (Skillselion catalog sync)
word-stats capabilities & compatibility
- Capabilities
- copywriting
- Use cases
- copywriting
What word-stats says it does
Get word count, character count, reading time, and text statistics. Quick analysis without questions.
they want the numbers
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| Installs | 1 |
|---|---|
| repo stars | ★ 404 |
| Last updated | August 5, 2026 |
| Repository | aiskillstore/marketplace ↗ |
What it does
Get instant word, character, and reading-time statistics for a block of text.
Who is it for?
Instantly measuring word count, reading time, and text metrics
Skip if: Deep readability grading or content-quality recommendations
When should I use this skill?
You want quick counts and reading time for a piece of text
What you get
Tables of word, character, sentence counts plus reading and speaking time
- Tables of counts, reading/speaking time, and word/sentence metrics
By the numbers
- Reading time uses 238 words per minute
- Speaking time uses 150 words per minute
Files
Word Statistics
Provide quick, accurate statistics about the provided text.
Input
The user provides text in $ARGUMENTS.
Important: If text is provided, immediately output stats. Don't ask clarifying questions - they want the numbers.
Output Format
## Word Statistics
### Counts
| Metric | Value |
|--------|-------|
| Words | [X] |
| Characters (with spaces) | [X] |
| Characters (no spaces) | [X] |
| Sentences | [X] |
| Paragraphs | [X] |
### Time
| Metric | Value |
|--------|-------|
| Reading time | [X] min |
| Speaking time | [X] min |
### Words
| Metric | Value |
|--------|-------|
| Unique words | [X] ([Y]%) |
| Avg word length | [X] chars |
| Longest word | [word] ([X] chars) |
### Sentences
| Metric | Value |
|--------|-------|
| Avg length | [X] words |
| Longest | [X] words |
| Shortest | [X] words |Calculations
- Reading time: words ÷ 238 (average adult reading speed)
- Speaking time: words ÷ 150 (average speaking pace)
- Unique words: distinct words ÷ total words × 100
Keep It Simple
- Tables for metrics
- No unnecessary prose
- No recommendations unless asked
- Just the numbers
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"skill": {
"name": "word-stats",
"description": "Get word count, character count, reading time, and text statistics. Quick analysis without questions.",
"summary": "Quick text analysis skill that provides word count, character count, reading time, and statistics without asking questions.",
"icon": "📊",
"version": "1.0.0",
"author": "humanizerai",
"license": "MIT",
"category": "productivity",
"tags": [
"text analysis",
"word count",
"writing tools",
"statistics",
"productivity"
],
"supported_tools": [
"claude",
"codex",
"claude-code"
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"risk_factors": []
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"security_audit": {
"risk_level": "safe",
"is_blocked": false,
"safe_to_publish": true,
"summary": "All three static findings are false positives. The detected 'Ruby/shell backtick execution' at line 20 is actually a markdown code block fence. The 'weak cryptographic algorithm' detections at lines 3 and 14 are false positives triggered by the words 'statistics' and 'ARGUMENTS'. This is a simple text analysis skill with no external commands, cryptographic operations, or security concerns.",
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"critical_findings": [],
"high_findings": [],
"medium_findings": [],
"low_findings": [],
"dangerous_patterns": [],
"files_scanned": 1,
"total_lines": 65,
"audit_model": "claude",
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"content": {
"user_title": "Analyze Text Statistics",
"value_statement": "Quickly get word count, character count, reading time, and other text statistics without asking clarifying questions.",
"seo_keywords": [
"Claude",
"Codex",
"Claude Code",
"text analysis",
"word count",
"character count",
"reading time",
"text statistics",
"writing tools",
"productivity"
],
"actual_capabilities": [
"Count total words in provided text",
"Count characters with and without spaces",
"Calculate reading and speaking time",
"Identify unique words and percentage",
"Analyze sentence length and structure",
"Calculate average word length"
],
"limitations": [
"Only analyzes text provided by the user",
"No grammar or spelling correction",
"No content recommendations",
"No file parsing capabilities"
],
"use_cases": [
{
"title": "Content Writers",
"description": "Writers can quickly check if their content meets word count requirements or publication guidelines.",
"target_user": "Content writers, bloggers, journalists"
},
{
"title": "Students",
"description": "Students can verify essay length meets assignment requirements before submission.",
"target_user": "Students, academic writers"
},
{
"title": "Professionals",
"description": "Business users can analyze document length for emails, reports, or presentations.",
"target_user": "Business professionals, administrative staff"
}
],
"prompt_templates": [
{
"title": "Basic Text Analysis",
"prompt": "Use word-stats to analyze: [paste your text here]",
"scenario": "Quickly get statistics for any text"
},
{
"title": "Check Word Count",
"prompt": "Use word-stats on the following: [text]. I need to know if it meets the [X] word requirement.",
"scenario": "Verify text meets specific word count"
},
{
"title": "Reading Time Check",
"prompt": "Use word-stats to analyze this article: [text]. Tell me the reading time.",
"scenario": "Estimate how long content takes to read"
},
{
"title": "Writing Analysis",
"prompt": "Use word-stats to analyze: [text]. Focus on unique words and sentence length for writing quality assessment.",
"scenario": "Analyze writing style metrics"
}
],
"output_examples": [
{
"input": "The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. This is a simple sentence.",
"output": "Words: 14, Characters: 61, Reading time: <1 min, Unique words: 13 (93%)"
},
{
"input": "Analysis of a longer piece of text for professional reporting purposes.",
"output": "Words: 11, Characters: 65, Characters (no spaces): 53, Sentences: 1, Paragraphs: 1"
}
],
"best_practices": [
"Provide complete text for accurate statistics",
"Use for quick checks rather than detailed analysis",
"Combine with other writing skills for comprehensive feedback"
],
"anti_patterns": [
"Asking for additional context after receiving text",
"Providing recommendations without user request",
"Using for non-text content like code or data"
],
"faq": [
{
"question": "What does this skill measure?",
"answer": "It measures words, characters with and without spaces, sentences, paragraphs, reading time, and speaking time."
},
{
"question": "How is reading time calculated?",
"answer": "Reading time uses 238 words per minute, which is the average adult reading speed."
},
{
"question": "Does it analyze grammar?",
"answer": "No, this skill only provides statistics. It does not check grammar or spelling."
},
{
"question": "Can I use it with files?",
"answer": "No, you must provide text directly. The skill does not read files."
},
{
"question": "Does it work with code?",
"answer": "It can count words in code, but results may not be meaningful for code analysis."
},
{
"question": "Is it safe to use?",
"answer": "Yes, this skill only processes text locally and does not make any network requests."
}
]
},
"file_structure": [
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"name": "SKILL.md",
"type": "file",
"path": "SKILL.md",
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}
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FAQ
How is reading time calculated?
Words divided by 238, the average adult reading speed.
Does it ask questions first?
No, if text is provided it immediately outputs the statistics.