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explain
Skill by poshan0126 · updated · ★ 870
Explain code. Default is a one-sentence summary plus a mental model. Add `verbose` to also get an ASCII diagram, key details, and a modification guide. explain is published by poshan0126 on GitHub.
Last commit 54 days ago
MIT: permissive, fine for commercial use
Clear description, installs from GitHub, 870 stars, original repository
Not checked yet. What we check
Install explain
Built from the published package, never by AIgit clone --depth 1 https://github.com/poshan0126/dotclaude /tmp/dotclaude && mkdir -p ~/.claude/skills && cp -r /tmp/dotclaude/skills/explain ~/.claude/skills/explainRun in your terminal. Claude Code loads skills from ~/.claude/skills automatically.
git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/poshan0126/dotclaude /tmp/dotclaude && mkdir -p ~/.gemini/antigravity-cli/skills && cp -r /tmp/dotclaude/skills/explain ~/.gemini/antigravity-cli/skills/explainAntigravity CLI loads skills from ~/.gemini/antigravity-cli/skills, or .agents/skills for one project.
Skills can run scripts on your machine. Some need an API key: check the README.
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explain: common questions
How do I install explain?
Run the command above to copy the skill into ~/.claude/skills/. Claude Code picks it up automatically.
Is explain free?
The code is published under the MIT licence. The service it connects to may have its own pricing.
Is explain safe to use?
It scores 71 of 100. Grades: maintenance B, licence A, quality A. The security check has not run for it yet. Review the code before you install. How grades work.
What are alternatives to explain?
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