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.
How do I install this agent skill?
npx skills add https://github.com/nickcrew/claude-cortex --skill code-explanationIs this agent skill safe to install?
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The skill provides a well-structured workflow and pedagogical methodology for explaining code and concepts. It introduces a minor indirect prompt injection attack surface because it reads external, potentially untrusted code files without explicit input validation or boundary delimiters.
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Risk: LOW · No issues
What does this agent skill do?
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
- Identify target, audience level, and format.
- Load the explanation reference.
- Analyze the code or concept.
- Structure the explanation with progressive depth.
- 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
How can the creator link this skill?
Add the canonical catalog link to the repository README so users can inspect current installs and available audits. The publishing guide covers the complete discovery path.
<a href="https://skillzs.dev/skills/nickcrew/claude-cortex/code-explanation">View code-explanation on skillZs</a>