Trace data flow and explain code with file and line references.
npx skills add https://github.com/nille/shipkit --skill explain-nille
Please help me install this Agent Skill. Skill: Explain Source: https://github.com/nille/shipkit/tree/main/shipkit/core/skills/explain Command: npx skills add https://github.com/nille/shipkit --skill explain-nille
Explain code, architecture, or system behavior. Use when user says "explain this", "how does this work", "what does this do", "walk me through", or "why is it done this way".
Explain the architecture of the main module at a standard level.
High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.
To explain how code works, read the target files, trace data flow through relevant execution paths, reference specific files and line numbers, and generate structured explanations using project terminology to clarify system behavior.
The best way to understand a full codebase architecture is reading code across modules and tracing how pieces connect. This approach applies context-aware depth to single functions, modules, or full project architecture explanations.
Yes, you can trace data flow through specific code paths to debug system behavior. The process reads target code, traces data flow through relevant paths, and references files and line numbers to explain code execution.
Yes, this approach works for explaining a single function as well as an entire module. It supports context-aware depth and audience tailoring across a codebase, adjusting the level of detail appropriately.
To generate documentation that walks through module connections and code flow, read the code and produce structured explanations. It explains how pieces connect and references files and line numbers using project terminology.
You should use an automated tool to explain unfamiliar code when you need to quickly understand system behavior, trace data flow across a codebase, or tailor explanations for different stakeholders without manually reading every file.
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