explanation-artifact-builder

Interview builders and generate four-section explanation artifacts for shipped projects.

Updated Jul 16, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Cloud-Byte-Consulting/plugins --skill explanation-artifact-builder-cloud-byte-consulting
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: explanation-artifact-builder
Source: https://github.com/Cloud-Byte-Consulting/plugins/tree/main/prompt-workflows/skills/explanation-artifact-builder
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Cloud-Byte-Consulting/plugins --skill explanation-artifact-builder-cloud-byte-consulting

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve? After shipping a project, many builders cannot clearly explain what they made, why they made key decisions, or where it is fragile. This Skill runs a structured interview that pressure-tests your understanding and turns your answers into a written explanation artifact you can attach to a portfolio, README, or TalentBoard profile. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Structured five-phase interview: Asks one question at a time across four dimensions — what the project is, why this approach, what would break, and what you learned — with probing follow-ups that reject vague or marketing-flavored answers. - Formatted explanation artifact: Assembles your answers into four sections (What Is This, Why This Approach, What Would Break, What I Learned) written in your voice, 2-5 dense sentences each. - Honesty guardrails: Never invents details or flatters; gaps in understanding are named honestly so the artifact reflects real comprehension. - Use Case: You just shipped a vibe-coded dashboard and want to add it to your portfolio. Run this Skill, answer the interview questions, and receive a ready-to-attach explanation artifact proving you understand your own work. ## Quick Start Use the explanation-artifact-builder skill to interview me about the project I just shipped and produce an explanation artifact for my portfolio.

Frequently Asked Questions about explanation-artifact-builder

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I create an explanation artifact for a project I built?

Run the interview and answer questions about what you built, why you chose your approach, what would break, and what you learned. The Skill assembles your answers into a formatted four-section artifact written in your voice, ready to attach to your portfolio or README.

How to prove you understand code that AI helped you write?

Demonstrate understanding by explaining what the project literally does, which decisions were yours versus the AI's, where the system is fragile, and what you learned. This Skill extracts exactly that signal through probing follow-up questions.

What questions should I answer before adding a project to my portfolio?

Answer four questions: what the project is and what problem it solves, why you chose this approach over alternatives, what would break under stress or change, and what you concretely learned. These map to the artifact's four sections.

Can I use the explanation artifact on a TalentBoard profile or README?

Yes, the final artifact is designed to be attached wherever your work lives, including a TalentBoard profile, project README, or personal site. It is formatted as a standalone Markdown document with four labeled sections.

What happens if I cannot answer the interview questions about my project?

The interviewer names the gap honestly rather than papering over it, noting which parts of the system you have not fully mapped out. The resulting artifact reflects your actual understanding, since an honest artifact with visible gaps is more valuable than a polished fiction.