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/explain

Explain a concept in the simplest possible terms, as if teaching someone with no background.

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How it fires

How this command gets triggered: by you, by Claude, or both.

  • Fires itselfClaude auto-loads it when your prompt matches the work.
  • You can call itInvoke it directly when you want it.
  • Slash command/explain

Context preview

What this command does when you run it.

Explain a concept in the simplest possible terms, as if teaching someone with no background.

Command definition

explain.md

Simple Explanation

Explain a concept in the simplest possible terms, as if teaching someone with no background.

Instructions

Create a clear, jargon-free explanation. Use analogies and everyday language. Don't hide complexity—translate it.

Output Format

**Concept**: [What we're explaining]

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The Simple Explanation

[Write your explanation here. Rules:

  • No jargon without immediate definition
  • Use short sentences
  • Use concrete examples
  • Imagine explaining to a curious friend who works in a completely different field]

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Analogy

[A relatable comparison that captures the essence]

> "[Concept] is like [familiar thing] because..."

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The Key Insight

If you remember nothing else: > [One sentence that captures the core idea]

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Common Misconceptions

| People Often Think | Actually | |-------------------|----------| | [misconception] | [reality] | | [misconception] | [reality] |

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Going Deeper

If you want to understand more, the next concepts to explore are: 1. [Related concept] 2. [Related concept]

Guidelines

  • If you find yourself using jargon, stop and define it in simple terms
  • Test: Would a smart person outside this field understand?
  • Use "like" and "similar to" liberally
  • Concrete beats abstract

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A collection of thinking frameworks and decision-making tools as skills for AI coding assistants.

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