explain

Rewrites dense explanations into progressive causal bullet stories in plain language.

Updated Feb 11, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/mcmurrym/coding-agent-skills --skill explain-mcmurrym
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: explain
Source: https://github.com/mcmurrym/coding-agent-skills/tree/main/agent-skills/explain
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/mcmurrym/coding-agent-skills --skill explain-mcmurrym

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve? Dense or opaque explanations are hard to follow. This Skill turns a confusing response, concept, decision, or process into a short causal story where each step clearly leads to the next, without losing the important reasoning. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Progressive Causal Bullets: Breaks an explanation into ordered steps, each explicitly connected to the next ("When X happens, Y happens. That causes Z."). - Target Inference: Explains a user-supplied body of text, or infers the hardest-to-understand claim from the most recent assistant response when invoked without arguments. - Exception Handling: Places conditions and exceptions directly after the step they alter, preserving tradeoffs while simplifying wording. - Use Case: After receiving a technical answer about how a database index speeds up queries, invoke /explain to get a plain-language bullet story showing how each step causes the next. ## Quick Start Use the explain skill to explain the previous response more simply with progressive causal bullets.

Frequently Asked Questions about explain

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I get a simpler explanation of a previous AI response?▼

Invoke /explain without arguments and the Skill infers the hardest-to-understand claim from the most recent assistant response. It rewrites it as ordered causal bullets in plain language.

How do I explain a specific text or concept in plain language?▼

Paste the text after /explain and the Skill explains that body directly. It leads with the conclusion, connects each step causally, and defines unfamiliar terms at first use.

What is a progressive causal bullet explanation?▼

It is a format where each bullet states one step and explicitly links to the next, such as "When X happens, Y happens. That causes Z." Exceptions appear right after the step they alter.

Does simplifying an explanation lose important details?▼

No. The Skill simplifies wording, not substance. It preserves the important reasoning and tradeoffs, and places conditions and exceptions directly after the step they modify.

When should I not use the /explain skill?▼

Avoid it when you need exhaustive technical depth or formal documentation rather than a causal story. It is designed for clarity and comprehension, not comprehensive reference material.