plain-lens

Transform dense canonical text into plain-language companion views with domain-specific lenses.

Updated May 23, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/The-Interdependency/skill-lib --skill plain-lens
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Skill: plain-lens
Source: https://github.com/The-Interdependency/skill-lib/tree/main/plain-lens
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/The-Interdependency/skill-lib --skill plain-lens

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) and assets (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

The plain-lens skill solves the challenge of making dense, complex documents more approachable by providing a companion view that explains the original text in clear, familiar language.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Plain Language Paraphrase: Translates complex text into clear, concrete language for easier understanding.
  • Domain-specific Lenses: Offers lenses to view the same content from different domains, audiences, or roles.
  • Progressive Disclosure: Provides a layered reading experience, revealing additional context on demand.
  • Static Fallback: Ensures the content is accessible even without dynamic scripts.
  • Tension Reading: Identifies and highlights conflicts or dissent between the text and its footnotes.

Quick Start

Load the plain-lens skill and select the desired lens to create a companion view of the provided dense text.

Frequently Asked Questions about plain-lens

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I create a plain language companion view for dense canonical text?

To create a plain language companion view for dense canonical text, load the plain-lens skill and select a desired lens to paraphrase the original document into clear, concrete language for easier understanding.

What is progressive disclosure for document analysis?

Progressive disclosure for document analysis is a layered reading experience that reveals additional context on demand, allowing users to approach dense information gradually without being overwhelmed by the full canonical text at once.

Can I view the same content from different domain-specific lenses?

Yes, you can view the same content from different domain-specific lenses, as the skill offers varied lenses to interpret canonical text for different audiences, domains, or roles.

How do I identify conflicts between text and footnotes?

To identify conflicts between text and footnotes, the skill uses EDCM-style tension reading to detect and highlight dissent or friction between the main canonical text and its annotations.

Does the plain language companion view require structured data for rendering?

Yes, the plain language companion view requires structured data for rendering the lens-based views properly, ensuring the multi-lens approach can accurately transform the dense canonical text.

Will the companion view remain accessible if dynamic scripts fail?

Yes, the companion view remains accessible if dynamic scripts fail, because the skill includes a static fallback mechanism that ensures the plain language content is available even without scripting.