Paste a page and this tool splits it into passages, then shows which ones still make sense when read on their own. AI assistants do not quote whole pages. They retrieve a passage, and a passage that opens with “As mentioned above” or “This means” is useless without the text it points back to.
What the analyser checks
Retrieval systems cut pages into chunks, usually along headings and paragraphs, and store each chunk separately. When a question comes in, the system pulls the few chunks that match best and hands only those to the language model. The rest of your page is not in the room. So each passage is scored on whether it could survive that.
| Check | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Opens by pointing backwards | A first word such as “This”, “It”, “However” or “They” refers to something the reader of a lone chunk cannot see |
| Refers to another section | Phrases like “as discussed earlier” or “see above” depend on text that was not retrieved |
| Length | Under 25 words there is rarely enough to quote. Over 300 the passage is likely to be cut in the middle of a thought |
| Names and numbers | A passage that names the thing it is about, with a figure, can be understood and attributed. “It usually takes two weeks” cannot |
| Heading above it | Many systems attach the nearest heading to the chunk as context. A passage with no heading has none |
How to read the result
Each passage gets a score out of 100 and one of three verdicts. “Stands alone” means a reader who saw only that passage would know what it is about. “Needs work” means it is close, usually a little short or missing a name. “Depends on context” means it would be confusing or meaningless in isolation.
Do not aim for every passage to stand alone. Transitions and short connecting sentences are part of normal writing, and a page made only of self-contained blocks reads like a list of definitions. Look instead at the passages that carry your important facts: your prices, your process, your definitions, your answers to common questions. Those are the ones that need to work alone.
How to fix a passage that depends on context
- Replace the opening pronoun with the noun. “It usually takes two weeks” becomes “A GEO audit usually takes two weeks”.
- Delete back references. If the reader needs the earlier point, restate it in a few words.
- Merge a thin passage into its neighbour, or expand it until it says something complete.
- Split a passage over 300 words at the point where the subject changes, and give the second half its own heading.
- Put a question-shaped heading above any passage that answers a question.
What this tool cannot tell you
The score is a writing check based on patterns in the text. It is not a measurement of how any particular assistant chunks your page, because those systems are not public and differ from one another. It also cannot judge whether a passage is accurate or worth quoting. A self-contained passage that says nothing new will still be passed over for one that does.
Frequently asked questions
Should I paste text or HTML?
Either works. HTML gives a better result because the tool can see your real headings, lists and tables. In Chrome, right click the article, choose Inspect, right click the outer element and choose Copy, then Copy outerHTML.
What is a good percentage of stand-alone passages?
There is no target. Make sure the passages that hold your key facts stand alone, and let the overall figure land wherever it lands.
Does this help with Google as well as AI assistants?
Yes. Google has ranked individual passages since 2021, and featured snippets are lifted the same way.
Related
- Content chunking for AI retrieval: how the splitting works and how to write for it
- Quotability: writing passages an assistant can lift cleanly
- Table and Data Density Scorer: the same idea applied to your figures
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