word-stats

word-stats

Get word count, character count, reading time, and text statistics. Quick analysis without questions.

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Get word count, character count, reading time, and text statistics. Quick analysis without questions.

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