ljg-plain

Rewrite dense technical content into plain language a 12-year-old can understand.

Updated Mar 29, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/zizhenchen47-oss/claude-skills --skill ljg-plain-zizhenchen47-oss
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: ljg-plain
Source: https://github.com/zizhenchen47-oss/claude-skills/tree/main/ljg-plain
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/zizhenchen47-oss/claude-skills --skill ljg-plain-zizhenchen47-oss

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill turns dense, technical, or awkward text into plain language that a smart 12-year-old can follow and repeat in their own words.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Plain-language rewriting: Recasts complex ideas into short, direct, everyday Chinese.
  • Flexible explanation styles: Chooses the best form for the topic, such as analogies, stories, Q&A, examples, or step-by-step buildup.
  • Output discipline: Keeps wording natural, avoids jargon, and follows the skill's markdown, ASCII art, Denote, and YAML formatting rules when a file is being produced.
  • Use case: A user pastes a long technical paragraph and asks for a version they can say out loud to a friend without sounding stiff or vague.

Quick Start

请把这段内容改写成白话,让一个聪明的 12 岁孩子也能听懂。

Frequently Asked Questions about ljg-plain

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I rewrite technical content into plain language?

To rewrite technical content into plain language, you paste the dense text and request a conversational version. The Skill recasts complex ideas into short, direct, everyday wording that a smart 12-year-old can easily understand and repeat.

What is the best way to simplify jargon-heavy explanations for a general audience?

Simplifying jargon-heavy explanations involves applying flexible narrative structures like analogies, stories, or step-by-step buildup. This approach replaces stiff, vague terms with natural-sounding wording to achieve zero-jargon first-pass clarity.

Can I use plain language rewriting for notes and articles?

Yes, you can use plain language rewriting across articles, notes, conversations, and prompts. The Skill processes your input text and outputs a version you can say out loud to a friend without sounding awkward or vague.

How do I save plain language summaries while maintaining markdown and YAML formatting rules?

To save plain language summaries, the Skill applies consistent markdown, ASCII-art, Denote, and YAML formatting conventions when output needs to be saved as a file. This ensures the simplified text remains structured and readable.

Does plain language rewriting support Q&A and example-based explanation styles?

Plain language rewriting supports Q&A and example-based explanation styles. The Skill automatically chooses the best narrative form for the topic, ensuring the explanation is easy to grok through relatable examples and flexible structures.

What are the limitations of simplifying complex ideas for a 12-year-old audience?

A limitation of simplifying complex ideas for a 12-year-old audience is the potential loss of technical precision inherent in the original jargon. While the wording becomes accessible, highly specialized domain accuracy may be reduced to maintain conversational clarity.