explain

Explain Claude Code skills by reading SKILL.md front matter and body.

Updated Aug 23, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/twofoldtech-dakota/rba-skills --skill explain
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: explain
Source: https://github.com/twofoldtech-dakota/rba-skills/tree/main/.claude/skills/explain
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/twofoldtech-dakota/rba-skills --skill explain

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill provides a clear, plain-language explanation of any Claude Code skill, helping teams evaluate fit, onboard new users, and communicate its purpose to non-technical stakeholders.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Plain-language breakdown of a skill's purpose, arguments, and behavior for quick understanding.
  • Onboarding support: helps developers, tech leads, and product owners decide whether a skill fits their workflow.
  • Documentation assistance: generates concise explanations suitable for team docs and planning.

Quick Start

Describe another skill by providing its SKILL.md path or name, e.g. "explain how to use the explain skill with SKILL.md at .claude/skills/explain/SKILL.md".

Frequently Asked Questions about explain

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I generate plain-language documentation for a Claude Code skill?

To generate plain-language documentation for a Claude Code skill, provide the skill's SKILL.md path to generate a concise, onboarding-friendly summary of its purpose, arguments, and behavior.

What is the best way to explain a SKILL.md file to non-technical stakeholders?

Explaining a SKILL.md file to non-technical stakeholders involves parsing the skill's name, description, and guard rails to produce a clear, structured explanation suitable for decision-making without exposing internal YAML metadata.

Can I use this to help developers evaluate skill fit for their workflow?

Yes, you can use this to help developers evaluate skill fit by generating a plain-language breakdown of a skill's behavior, arguments, and outputs for quick understanding and onboarding support.

Does the generated explanation expose the internal YAML metadata from the SKILL.md file?

No, the generated explanation does not expose internal YAML metadata, ensuring the output remains a clear, structured summary suitable for team docs and non-technical stakeholder communication.

How do I create an onboarding-friendly summary from a skill's front matter and body?

Creating an onboarding-friendly summary involves reading a skill's SKILL.md front matter and body to analyze its invocation, outputs, and guard rails, producing a concise explanation for documentation.