explain-simply

Generate plain-language explanations of unfamiliar topics with a Mermaid diagram.

9|Updated Jul 17, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Yassimba/loom --skill explain-simply-yassimba
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: explain-simply
Source: https://github.com/Yassimba/loom/tree/main/skills/explain-simply
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Yassimba/loom --skill explain-simply-yassimba

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve? When you encounter an unfamiliar technical topic, dense documentation and jargon-heavy articles make it hard to get the gist quickly. This Skill delivers a concise, plain-language explanation calibrated for an intelligent adult who knows nothing about the topic. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Calibrated Explanations: States the assumed knowledge boundary in one sentence, then explains the topic in a short verbal walkthrough without talking down to the reader. - Structured Walkthrough: Orients the reader, gives the core idea in one sentence, then walks through the main process in about five numbered steps, defining key terms in bold as they appear. - Mermaid Story Diagram: Adds a Mermaid diagram whose node labels alone tell the full story, rendered directly in the conversation. - Use Case: You keep hearing about webhooks at work but have never used one. Ask for a quick explanation and get the gist in ten seconds, a five-step walkthrough of how they work, and a diagram you can revisit later. ## Quick Start Use the explain-simply skill to explain how webhooks work.

Frequently Asked Questions about explain-simply

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I get a quick plain-language explanation of a technical topic?

Invoke the skill with a topic, such as "/explain-simply webhooks" or "explain this simply". It returns a one-line orientation, a five-step walkthrough of how the topic works, and a Mermaid diagram summarizing the flow.

How to explain a concept to someone with no background in it?

State the assumed knowledge boundary in one sentence, give the core idea in a single plain sentence, then walk through the main process in about five numbered steps. Define each key term in bold at the moment it first appears.

Does the explanation include a diagram?

Yes. After the verbal walkthrough, the skill adds one Mermaid diagram in a fenced code block. Each node is a plain subject-verb-object sentence, and reading the labels in order tells the full story.

Can I ask follow-up questions after the initial explanation?

Yes. The skill stays in explanation mode for follow-ups, using what you have shown you know, skipping covered ground, and going one level deeper on each subsequent answer.

When is an ELI5-style explanation not the right approach?

It is not suited for readers who already know the topic or need implementation-level depth. The skill deliberately follows only the main path and leaves depth to follow-up questions, so expert-level detail requires a different resource.