smithery.ai

code-explanation

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

First seen Apr 20, 2026

Installation

$ npx skills add https://smithery.ai

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  • skill md SKILL.md 1,595 B
  • docs SUMMARY.md 193 B

History

  1. First seen on skills.sh
  2. First recorded snapshot · 1 installs

SKILL.md

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