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Compress plans, reviews, specs, code, and diffs into spoken summaries via ElevenLabs TTS.

Updated Apr 25, 2026
Search Tags:#summarization#terminal#audio#elevenlabs#tts#explain
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/lukeylias/lukeydev --skill explain-lukeylias
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: explain
Source: https://github.com/lukeylias/lukeydev/tree/main/skills/explain
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/lukeylias/lukeydev --skill explain-lukeylias

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

It turns long plans, reviews, specs, code, diffs, or pasted text into a short spoken summary so you can understand the main point without reading everything yourself.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Fast comprehension: Condenses the target into a brief plain-language explanation.
  • Flexible inputs: Handles project note names, file paths, recent git diffs, or quoted text.
  • Audio plus terminal output: Prints the same summary to the terminal and reads it aloud through ElevenLabs.
  • Use case: Use it when you want a quick verbal recap of a pull request review, implementation plan, or error log.

Quick Start

Ask the skill to explain the plan, diff, file, or pasted text you want summarized aloud.

Frequently Asked Questions about explain

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I get an audio summary of a git diff?▼

You can get a spoken summary of code files by submitting the file path or quoted text to the explain skill. It generates a concise plain-language explanation, prints the exact summary to the terminal, and sends the same text to the ElevenLabs API for audio playback.

Can I listen to a spoken recap of a pull request review instead of reading it?▼

The explain skill accepts flexible inputs including project note names, file paths, recent git diffs, and quoted text. It processes these inputs to create a brief plain-language explanation, prints it to the terminal, and sends it to the ElevenLabs API for audio playback.

Do I need an ElevenLabs API key to play spoken summaries in the terminal?▼

You can use the explain skill for a quick verbal recap of implementation plans, error logs, specs, or pasted text. It condenses the target content into a short spoken summary and plays it aloud so you can understand the main point without reading everything.

What is the best way to summarize pasted text and specs aloud while coding?▼

No, the terminal output is not separate from the audio. The explain skill prints the exact summary to the terminal and sends the identical text to the ElevenLabs API, ensuring the spoken audio playback matches the on-screen text exactly.

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