explain-simply

Explains complex topics and documents in plain language using everyday analogies.

1|Updated Jul 10, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/360org/vuaassistant --skill explain-simply-360org
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: explain-simply
Source: https://github.com/360org/vuaassistant/tree/main/skills/explain-simply
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/360org/vuaassistant --skill explain-simply-360org

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve? Complex topics, jargon-heavy documents, and technical terms are hard to understand when explained with abstract definitions. This Skill turns any concept into a clear, plain-language explanation that builds on things the reader already knows. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Analogy-driven explanations: Builds each explanation around one consistent everyday analogy instead of stacked metaphors. - Controlled jargon: Introduces at most 2-3 technical terms, each defined the moment it appears. - Balanced handling of edge cases: Notes when experts disagree, flags oversimplification caveats, and increases depth gradually on follow-up questions. - Use Case: Paste a dense legal clause, a scientific paper abstract, or a financial term and receive a short explanation with a concrete example and a "so what" takeaway. ## Quick Start Ask the assistant to explain a topic in simple terms, for example: "Explain in simple terms: how does compound interest work?"

Frequently Asked Questions about explain-simply

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I get a complex topic explained in simple terms?▼

Ask what the topic means or how it works, and the explanation opens with a one-sentence summary, builds on a single everyday analogy, and closes with why it matters to you. Follow-up questions increase the depth one level at a time.

How to explain a technical document like I'm five?▼

Paste the document or term and request a simple explanation. The output uses short paragraphs, at most 2-3 technical terms each defined on first use, and a concrete example instead of abstract definitions.

Does the explanation work in languages other than English?▼

Yes, the explanation matches the user's language automatically. Ask your question in your preferred language and the plain-language explanation, analogies, and examples will follow in that same language.

What happens when a topic is oversimplified?▼

When the simple version hides an important caveat, the explanation adds a line noting that reality is a bit messier. For contested topics, it states that experts disagree and briefly presents the main views rather than one side.

When is a plain-language explanation not enough?▼

Plain-language explanations trade precision for accessibility, so they are not suited for expert-level implementation decisions. Ask follow-up questions to step up detail gradually, or consult primary technical documentation for authoritative depth.