code-explanation

Use when explaining code, concepts, or system behavior to a specific audience level - provides a structured explanation workflow with depth control and…

Skill by NickCrew

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Use when explaining code, concepts, or system behavior to a specific audience level - provides a structured explanation workflow with depth control and validation steps.

Use cases: productivity

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What this skill can do and what it asks for, from its SKILL.md. Checked Oct 25, 2026.

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Skill name: code-explanation
Description: Use when explaining code, concepts, or system behavior to a specific audience level - provides a structured explanation workflow with depth control and validation steps.
License: MIT
Instructions: 36 lines in SKILL.md · view on GitHub

Files (3)

SKILL.md
explain.md · references/
pedagogical-methodology.md · references/

SKILL.md (first lines)

# Code Explanation

## Overview
Provide clear explanations of code and concepts with appropriate depth, structure, and examples. Adapt the output to the audience level.

## When to Use
- Explaining code, architecture, or system behavior
- Producing educational explanations for knowledge transfer
- Clarifying framework or domain concepts

Avoid when:
- The request is strictly documentation generation (use documentation-production)

## Quick Reference

| Task | Load reference |
| --- | --- |
| Explanation workflow | `skills/code-explanation/references/explain.md` |
| **Pedagogical Methodology** | `skills/code-explanation/references/pedagogical-methodology.md` |

## Workflow
1. Identify target, audience level, and format.
2. Load the explanation reference.
3. Analyze the code or concept.
4. Structure the explanation with progressive depth.
5. Validate accuracy and clarity.

## Output
- Structured explanation with examples
- Notes on assumptions and follow-ups

## Common Mistakes
- Skipping audience level calibration
- Explaining without verifying source behavior

From NickCrew/Claude-Cortex, MIT.

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Stars: 61
Forks: 15
Open issues: 3
Last commit (this folder): Apr 23, 2026 (6 months ago)
Last release: Jun 2, 2026 (4 months ago)

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Details

License: MIT
Repository: github.com/NickCrew/Claude-Cortex
Website: cortex.atlascrew.dev/
First seen: Oct 24, 2026
Last checked: Oct 24, 2026
Source: GitHub github-graphql

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code-explanation skill. Agent Mart. https://agentmart.dev/skills/nickcrew-code-explanation (last updated 2026-10-24)