Lean text scaffolding

Keep newly scaffolded web pages from filling up with verbose filler, generic placeholder words, decorative labels, and repeated eyebrow text.

Decision tree

What are you building or editing?

• A new web page, landing page, product page, dashboard, or section with generated copy Apply the lean baseline in this file, then read references/rules.md for detailed budgets.

• An existing page feels wordy, generic, or crowded with labels Read references/rules.md, remove low-value text, then run scripts/audit_lean_text.ts on changed HTML/JSX/TSX files when Bun is available.

• A page contains forms, filters, search, settings, or other inputs Preserve visible or accessible labels, legends, helper text, and error instructions. Read references/research.md if tempted to replace labels with placeholders.

• The user explicitly asks for detailed copy, labelled sections, content placeholders, a copy deck, SEO text, legal copy, or client-provided wording Follow the request. Keep the content organized, but do not enforce the lean default against explicit requirements.