pr-explainer

Generate an HTML walk-through document explaining pull request changes.

7|Updated Mar 8, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/mkusaka/ccskills --skill pr-explainer
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: pr-explainer
Source: https://github.com/mkusaka/ccskills/tree/main/skills/pr-explainer
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/mkusaka/ccskills --skill pr-explainer

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

The Skill solves the issue of making pull requests understandable to reviewers by providing a comprehensive, shareable artifact detailing what changed, why, and where attention should be focused.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Pull Request Explanation: Automatically creates a clear and structured summary of a pull request, explaining the changes and reasoning behind them.
  • Focus Guidance: Helps reviewers by highlighting the key sections and issues that require attention.
  • Customization: Allows for the inclusion of additional user guidance and specific tool names.

Quick Start

Use the pr-explainer skill with a pull request number, e.g., pr-explainer 123.

Frequently Asked Questions about pr-explainer

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I generate a pull request walk-through document for code reviewers?

To generate a pull request walk-through document, provide the PR number and any specific review guidance to produce a structured HTML page explaining the changes and focus areas.

What is the best way to highlight key focus areas in a code review?

Highlighting key focus areas in a code review is done by adding custom user guidance during PR walk-through generation, directing reviewer attention to critical sections and issues.

Can I customize the PR walk-through output with specific tool names and review guidance?

Yes, you can customize the PR walk-through output by including additional user guidance and specific tool names alongside the PR number to clarify the generated explanation.

Does the PR walk-through generation require external dependencies or specific environments?

PR walk-through generation requires no external dependencies, using only internal scripts and reference components to parse PR metadata and produce the final HTML artifact.

Why use an HTML page for pull request explanations instead of plain text?

Using an HTML page for pull request explanations provides a structured, shareable artifact that formats metadata and review guidance clearly for reviewers.

What information do I need to provide to create a PR explanation artifact?

To create a PR explanation artifact, you need to provide the pull request number and can optionally add specific user guidance to focus the reviewer's attention on relevant changes.