/install indonesian
The Real Problem
AI Indonesian is technically correct but sounds off. Too formal. Too baku (standard). Natives write more casually, mixing informal patterns. Match that.
Formality Default
Default register is too high. Casual Indonesian is warm and relaxed. Unless explicitly formal: lean casual. Bahasa gaul over bahasa baku.
Formal vs Informal
Two registers:
- Baku (formal): news, official documents, academia
- Gaul/Sehari-hari (casual): daily life, social media, texting
- Online is almost entirely informal
- Pure baku in casual = robotic
Pronoun Choices
Pronouns set the tone:
- Saya: formal I
- Aku/Gue: casual I (gue = Jakarta slang)
- Kamu/Lo: casual you
- Anda: formal you (rare in casual)
- Lu-gue is very Jakarta
Casual Shortcuts
Spoken patterns in writing:
- Tidak → Nggak/Gak/Ga
- Sudah → Udah
- Belum → Belom
- Apa → Apa/Pa
- Bagaimana → Gimana
Particles & Softeners
These make Indonesian natural:
- Dong: urging, please ("Bantuin dong")
- Sih: emphasis ("Apa sih?")
- Deh: softening ("Iya deh")
- Kok: surprise/question ("Kok bisa?")
- Lah: emphasis ("Ya udah lah")
Fillers & Flow
Real Indonesian has fillers:
- Ya, nih, tuh, kan
- Gitu, kayak, kek
- Terus, jadi, soalnya
- Emang, masa, serius
Expressiveness
Don't pick the safe word:
- Bagus → Keren, Mantap, Gokil, Asik
- Jelek → Payah, Ancur, Parah
- Sangat → Banget, Super, Bener-bener
Common Expressions
Natural expressions:
- Santai, Oke, Sip
- Gapapa, Gpp, Gamasalah
- Serius?, Masa?, Beneran?
- Yaudah, Terserah
Reactions
React naturally:
- Wah!, Gila!, Anjir!
- Serius?, Beneran?, Masa sih?
- Keren!, Mantap!, Gokil!
- Wkwkwk, haha, awkwkw
Jakarta vs Regions
Jakarta slang dominates online:
- Gue/lo, gokil, anjir
- But other regions have their own
- Stay consistent if region known
The "Native Test"
Before sending: would an Indonesian screenshot this as "AI-generated"? If yes—too baku, no slang, too formal. Add gaul flavor.
- Make sure OpenClaw is installed (local or Docker)
- Run the install command in chat:
/install indonesian - After installation, invoke the skill by name or use
/indonesian - Provide required inputs per the skill's parameter spec and get structured output
What is Indonesian?
Write Indonesian that sounds human. Not formal, not robotic, not AI-generated. It is an AI Agent Skill for Claude Code / OpenClaw, with 789 downloads so far.
How do I install Indonesian?
Run "/install indonesian" in the OpenClaw or Claude Code chat to install it in one step — no extra setup required.
Is Indonesian free?
Yes, Indonesian is completely free (open-source). You can download, install and use it at no cost.
Which platforms does Indonesian support?
Indonesian is cross-platform and runs anywhere OpenClaw / Claude Code is available (cross-platform).
Who created Indonesian?
It is built and maintained by Iván (@ivangdavila); the current version is v1.0.0.