explain
Automate repetitive workflows and reduce manual effort
Example: Generate reports, summarize documents, draft communications
Save 3-5 hours per week on routine tasks
Learn new skills, understand complex topics, get expert guidance
Example: Explain concepts, provide examples, suggest learning resources
Accelerate learning and skill development by 2x
Enhance output quality through reviews, suggestions, and refinements
Example: Review drafts, suggest improvements, catch errors
Improve work quality by 30-40% with less effort
Time estimate: 15-45 minutes depending on use case complexity
Prerequisites
Submit your Claude Code skill and start earning
epx add whyashthakker/estack --skill explainCompatible with
Supported agents
Explain code, a concept, a diff, or what the agent just did, in layers that match the user's level.
Starts with one plain sentence, then goes deeper only as far as needed, with a small diagram or example.
Use when the user says "explain", "what does this do", "I don't get this", "walk me through", "ELI5", "how does X work", or asks about a file, function, error, or term.
| name | explain |
| description | Explain code, a concept, a diff, or what the agent just did, in layers that match the user's level. Starts with one plain sentence, then goes deeper only as far as needed, with a small diagram or example. Use when the user says "explain", "what does this do", "I don't get this", "walk me through", "ELI5", "how does X work", or asks about a file, function, error, or term. |
Goal: the user understands the thing well enough to change it or decide about it. Not a lecture. Not a tour of everything.
Use what you already know about the user (their questions, their code, their role). If you do not know, assume a smart person who is new to this exact topic. Do not ask about level unless the answer would change a lot.
Stop at the layer that answers the question. The user can ask for more.
request -> check cache -> hit? -> return
\-> miss -> call API -> save -> return
file:line).git log -L or git blame when "why" matters), alternatives.End with one line: the single most useful thing to remember. If the topic is worth keeping, offer quiz-me.
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Before installing skills in Cursor, ensure your development environment meets these requirements:
node --versionexplainExecute the skills CLI command in your project's root directory to begin installation:
epx add whyashthakker/estack --skill explainFetches explain from whyashthakker/estack and configures it for Cursor.
The CLI shows a list of agents. Use arrow keys and space to select Cursor:
Confirm successful installation by checking the skill directory location:
.cursor/skills/explain
Restart Cursor to activate explain. Access via /explainin your agent's command palette.
Learn more:View source on GitHubSkills CLI docsAbout CursorWhat are agent skills?
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✓ Do
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✓ Use when
Use when skill capabilities match your task, clear ROI on time saved, and you can validate outputs. Best for repetitive tasks, learning, and quality improvement.
✗ Avoid when
Avoid when task requires deep expertise you can't validate, involves sensitive decisions, or when learning process is more valuable than speed of completion.
explain reduced setup friction for our internal harness; good balance of opinion and flexibility.
Registry listing for explain matched our evaluation — installs cleanly and behaves as described in the markdown.
I recommend explain for anyone iterating fast on agent tooling; clear intent and a small, reviewable surface area.
Useful defaults in explain — fewer surprises than typical one-off scripts, and it plays nicely with `npx skills` flows.
explain has been reliable in day-to-day use. Documentation quality is above average for community skills.
explain reduced setup friction for our internal harness; good balance of opinion and flexibility.
explain has been reliable in day-to-day use. Documentation quality is above average for community skills.
Useful defaults in explain — fewer surprises than typical one-off scripts, and it plays nicely with `npx skills` flows.
I recommend explain for anyone iterating fast on agent tooling; clear intent and a small, reviewable surface area.
Registry listing for explain matched our evaluation — installs cleanly and behaves as described in the markdown.
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