explain-visually

Render explanations as diagrams, comparisons, traces, or annotated code using available session renderers.

Updated Sep 17, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/hkw2028/toy-project --skill explain-visually-hkw2028
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: explain-visually
Source: https://github.com/hkw2028/toy-project/tree/main/.agents/skills/explain-visually
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/hkw2028/toy-project --skill explain-visually-hkw2028

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve? Text-only answers often fail when a user asks how a system is structured, why one option beats another, or how a mechanism flows. This Skill decides when a visual explanation is warranted and renders it with the best drawing tool available in the session. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Form Selection: Chooses the right visual form for the question — a diagram for structure, a table for comparison, a trace with real values for a mechanism, or annotated code. - Brevity Gate: Answers in one sentence and stops when a visual would waste the user's time, avoiding unnecessary rendering. - Renderer Awareness: Checks which rendering tools the session provides and uses the best one, falling back to plain text only when nothing can draw. - Use Case: A user says they do not follow how the repository's skills connect. The Skill draws the pipeline with an available renderer, grounded in the repo's real skill names and files, instead of writing paragraphs. ## Quick Start Ask the assistant to explain a concept, decision, flow, or piece of code visually, for example by saying you do not follow how the parts of the project connect.

Frequently Asked Questions about explain-visually

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I get a visual explanation of a code flow or architecture?

Ask for the concept, decision, flow, or code to be explained and state that you do not follow it. The Skill picks a fitting form — diagram, comparison, trace, or annotated code — and renders it with the best drawing tool the session provides.

When does visual explanation render a diagram instead of text?

A diagram is rendered when the question concerns structure, such as how components connect. Comparisons use side-by-side tables, mechanisms use traces with real values, and code questions use annotated code.

When should I not use a visual explanation?

Skip rendering when one sentence fully answers the question, such as a term definition or a single-reason why question. The Skill answers in prose and stops rather than drawing unnecessarily.

What happens if no rendering tool is available in the session?

The Skill checks which renderers the session provides and uses the best one. Plain text in the reply is used only when nothing in the session can draw.

Does visual explanation work with repository-specific questions?

Yes. It grounds the rendering in the actual files, skill names, and paths of the current repository rather than generic examples, so diagrams reflect the real project structure.