filler · implemented rule

Chatbot artifact

Conversational assistant scaffolding remains in text intended for readers.

What the rule matches

Matches explicit assistant phrases such as ‘I hope this helps’ or ‘great question’.

False-positive boundary

A support agent may intentionally use the phrase in a direct customer conversation.

Positive and negative fixtures

Rule matches

“I hope this helps. The deployment guide now includes the missing rollback step.”

Rule does not match

“The deployment guide now includes the missing rollback step.”

One possible revision

It is important to note that the trial included only twelve participants, and this limitation is pivotal.

The trial included only twelve participants, which limits the conclusion.

Lead with the evidence and explain its consequence.

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