dev-mentor-explain

Explain development concepts using concrete codebase examples from the current project.

Updated Mar 24, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/kazuki1213/dev-mentor-skills --skill dev-mentor-explain
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: dev-mentor-explain
Source: https://github.com/kazuki1213/dev-mentor-skills/tree/main/skills/dev-mentor-explain
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/kazuki1213/dev-mentor-skills --skill dev-mentor-explain

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

You explain development concepts grounded in the actual codebase to mentees, helping them understand why decisions were made and how patterns apply in context.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Ground explanations in real code references (files, modules) from the user's project.
  • Provide concrete, 2–3 example case studies from the codebase to illustrate concepts.
  • End with a comprehension check question to verify understanding.

Quick Start

Explain a concept by citing concrete code references from the current codebase.

Frequently Asked Questions about dev-mentor-explain

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I explain code architecture patterns using examples from an actual codebase?

To explain code architecture patterns using a codebase, the Skill identifies 2-3 concrete instances in your project files and grounds the explanation of why decisions were made using those actual code references.

Why does this codebase use a specific architecture or design pattern?

To answer why a codebase uses a specific architecture or pattern, the Skill analyzes your project files to identify 2-3 concrete instances and demonstrates how the pattern applies within that actual context.

What is the best way to mentor developers on complex codebase concepts?

The best way to mentor developers on codebase concepts is to provide concrete examples from the current project, ending with a comprehension check question to verify their understanding.

Can I use this to explain why certain code patterns were chosen across multiple files?

Yes, you can explain why code patterns were chosen across multiple files. The Skill applies to why questions about architecture or patterns across codebases by citing 2-3 concrete instances from actual project modules.

How to ground a code concept explanation in real file references?

To ground a code concept explanation in real file references, the Skill extracts concrete code references from your current project files and uses them as case studies to illustrate the concept.

Does explaining development concepts this way include a comprehension check?

Yes, explaining development concepts this way includes a comprehension check. The Skill grounds explanations in real code references and ends with a comprehension check question to verify the mentee's understanding.