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explain

Explains issues, pull requests, and code in plain English through conversational follow-ups.

Updated Jun 25, 2026
Search Tags:#learning#pull requests#github issues#code explanation#chat#explain#plain english
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/richard-jh-mccrae/PokemonAI --skill explain-richard-jh-mccrae
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: explain
Source: https://github.com/richard-jh-mccrae/PokemonAI/tree/main/.agents/skills/explain
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/richard-jh-mccrae/PokemonAI --skill explain-richard-jh-mccrae

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve? Developers and team members often struggle to quickly understand unfamiliar issues, pull requests, concepts, or code snippets without digging through dense technical details. This Skill provides plain-English explanations and supports relaxed back-and-forth follow-up questions directly in chat. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Plain-English Explanations: Breaks down issues, PRs, concepts, or code into simple, understandable language. - Conversational Follow-Ups: Answers follow-up questions in a relaxed chat format, with no files or workspace required. - Phone-Friendly Output: Delivers plain chat text suitable for mobile reading. - Use Case: You see a GitHub issue you don't understand. Ask "what is this issue about" and get a clear summary, then ask follow-up questions until it clicks. ## Quick Start Ask the assistant to explain a specific issue, pull request, or piece of code in plain English and then continue asking follow-up questions in chat.

Frequently Asked Questions about explain

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I get a plain-English explanation of a GitHub issue?▼

Invoke the explain skill with a phrase like "what is this issue about" or "/explain" followed by the issue. The skill returns a plain-English summary in chat and supports follow-up questions for clarification.

How to understand unfamiliar code without reading documentation?▼

Ask the explain skill to walk through the code snippet in plain English. It breaks down the logic conversationally, and you can ask follow-up questions about specific lines or behavior until it makes sense.

Can I use the explain skill on my phone?▼

Yes, the skill is phone-friendly by design. It outputs plain chat text with no files, no workspace, and no special formatting, so explanations read naturally on mobile chat interfaces.

Does the explain skill modify files or run code?▼

No, the skill operates purely in chat. It produces plain-text explanations and answers follow-up questions without creating files, modifying a workspace, or executing code.

When should I not use the explain skill?▼

Avoid it when you need code changes, file generation, or deep multi-file analysis, since it only produces conversational explanations. Use an implementation or code-review skill for tasks requiring workspace modifications.

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