How to Stop Claude from Saying 'Load-Bearing'

Introduction

You're probably here because you've dealt with Claude, the conversational agent, and you're fed up with its incessant references to 'load-bearing'. Don't worry, there's a straightforward solution to tweak its vocabulary and make your interactions much more pleasant.

Why Does Claude Use 'Load-Bearing'?

Before diving into the solution, let's understand why Claude insists on this term. Conversational agents like Claude are programmed with language models that can sometimes overuse certain expressions. This could be due to training on datasets where these terms were frequently used.

The Solution: Using a Python Script

Fortunately, you can modify Claude's output using a simple Python script. Here's how you can do it:

Step 1: Create the Replacement Script

Start by creating a script file with the following code:

```python #!/usr/bin/env python3 import json, re, sys

replacements = { "load-bearing": "solid", "you're absolutely right": "I'm joking", "honest take": "spicy opinion" }

data = json.load(sys.stdin) text = data.get("delta") or ""

for phrase, replacement in replacements.items(): pattern = r"\b" + re.escape(phrase) + r"\b" text = re.sub(pattern, replacement, text, flags=re.IGNORECASE)

print(json.dumps({ "hookSpecificOutput": { "hookEventName": "MessageDisplay", "displayContent": text, } })) ```

Step 2: Make the Script Executable

Save this script into ~/.claude/hooks/wordswap.sh and make it executable with the command:

``bash chmod +x ~/.claude/hooks/wordswap.sh ``

Step 3: Configure Claude

Finally, configure Claude to use this script by modifying the ~/.claude/settings.json file:

``json { "hooks": { "MessageDisplay": [ { "hooks": [ { "type": "command", "command": "$HOME/.claude/hooks/wordswap.sh" } ] } ] } } ``

Conclusion

With these simple steps, you can customize Claude's user experience to use language that suits you better. Not only does this improve the user experience, but it also demonstrates how automation and customization can transform generic tools into tailored solutions.

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