explain

Explain topics or decisions with explicit reasoning and evidence.

4|1|Updated Jan 24, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/synaptiai/agent-capability-standard --skill explain-synaptiai
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Skill: explain
Source: https://github.com/synaptiai/agent-capability-standard/tree/main/skills/explain
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/synaptiai/agent-capability-standard --skill explain-synaptiai

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Produce clear, structured explanations by surfacing explicit assumptions, causal chains, and supporting evidence for decisions, concepts, or recommendations.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Structured, evidence-backed explanations tailored to audience level (beginner, intermediate, expert).
  • Explicitly surface assumptions, causal chains, and supporting evidence for traceability.
  • Useful for decisions, teaching concepts, policy notes, and documentation.

Quick Start

Provide a structured, evidence-backed explanation for a given topic or decision.

Frequently Asked Questions about explain

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I create a structured explanation with explicit causal chains and evidence?

To create a structured explanation with causal chains and evidence, provide a topic or decision to generate an output detailing key concepts, assumptions, caveats, confidence levels, and evidence anchors. This structured approach ensures full traceability for your rationale documents and decision briefs.

What is the best way to clarify decisions using structured reasoning?

The best way to clarify decisions using structured reasoning is to surface explicit assumptions and supporting evidence. By mapping the causal chain and noting confidence levels, you produce clear rationale documents tailored to beginner, intermediate, or expert audiences.

Can I generate teaching materials that show assumptions and evidence anchors?

Yes, you can generate teaching materials that show assumptions and evidence anchors. The process produces concept clarifications tailored to a specified audience level, explicitly mapping the causal chain and caveats to ensure instructional content is fully traceable.

How do I document a causal chain for policy notes and rationale documents?

Document a causal chain for policy notes by structuring the explanation to include key concepts, caveats, and supporting evidence. Explicitly surfacing assumptions and assigning a confidence level ensures the rationale remains transparent and verifiable across disciplines.

Does this structured reasoning approach work for both concept clarifications and decision briefs?

Yes, this structured reasoning approach works for both concept clarifications and decision briefs. It standardizes outputs by surfacing the explanation, key concepts, causal chain, assumptions, caveats, confidence, and evidence anchors for any topic or decision across disciplines.