plain-lens

Transform dense canonical text into plain-language companion views with domain-specific lenses.

Updated May 23, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/The-Interdependency/skill-lib --skill plain-lens
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Skill: plain-lens
Source: https://github.com/The-Interdependency/skill-lib/tree/main/plain-lens
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/The-Interdependency/skill-lib --skill plain-lens

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) and assets (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

The plain-lens skill solves the challenge of making dense, complex documents more approachable by providing a companion view that explains the original text in clear, familiar language.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Plain Language Paraphrase: Translates complex text into clear, concrete language for easier understanding.
  • Domain-specific Lenses: Offers lenses to view the same content from different domains, audiences, or roles.
  • Progressive Disclosure: Provides a layered reading experience, revealing additional context on demand.
  • Static Fallback: Ensures the content is accessible even without dynamic scripts.
  • Tension Reading: Identifies and highlights conflicts or dissent between the text and its footnotes.

Quick Start

Load the plain-lens skill and select the desired lens to create a companion view of the provided dense text.

Frequently Asked Questions about plain-lens

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I create a plain language companion view for dense canonical text?▼

To create a plain language companion view for dense canonical text, load the plain-lens skill and select a desired lens to paraphrase the original document into clear, concrete language for easier understanding.

What is progressive disclosure for document analysis?▼

Progressive disclosure for document analysis is a layered reading experience that reveals additional context on demand, allowing users to approach dense information gradually without being overwhelmed by the full canonical text at once.

Can I view the same content from different domain-specific lenses?▼

Yes, you can view the same content from different domain-specific lenses, as the skill offers varied lenses to interpret canonical text for different audiences, domains, or roles.

How do I identify conflicts between text and footnotes?▼

To identify conflicts between text and footnotes, the skill uses EDCM-style tension reading to detect and highlight dissent or friction between the main canonical text and its annotations.

Does the plain language companion view require structured data for rendering?▼

Yes, the plain language companion view requires structured data for rendering the lens-based views properly, ensuring the multi-lens approach can accurately transform the dense canonical text.

Will the companion view remain accessible if dynamic scripts fail?▼

Yes, the companion view remains accessible if dynamic scripts fail, because the skill includes a static fallback mechanism that ensures the plain language content is available even without scripting.