rb-explain-diff

Generate interactive HTML walkthroughs for code changes with validation.

Updated Jul 2, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/richardmbailey/rb-skills --skill rb-explain-diff
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Skill: rb-explain-diff
Source: https://github.com/richardmbailey/rb-skills/tree/main/rb-explain-diff
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/richardmbailey/rb-skills --skill rb-explain-diff

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

This skill solves the problem of opaque or poorly documented code changes by generating comprehensive, interactive, and beginner-friendly HTML walkthroughs that bridge the gap between high-level intent and low-level implementation.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Interactive Walkthroughs: Generates self-contained HTML pages featuring background context, mental models, code analysis, and knowledge-check quizzes.
  • Automated Validation: Includes a built-in validator to ensure the generated documentation meets strict accessibility, structural, and content standards.
  • Use Case: Use this skill when you need to explain a complex pull request or a series of commits to a team, ensuring that reviewers understand the "why" and "how" through diagrams and guided navigation.

Quick Start

Invoke the rb-explain-diff skill to generate an interactive explanation for the current working tree changes or the latest commit.

Frequently Asked Questions about rb-explain-diff

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I generate interactive HTML documentation for git pull requests?

Generating interactive HTML documentation for git pull requests requires analyzing the code changes and producing a self-contained HTML walkthrough. This approach bridges the gap between high-level intent and low-level implementation while explaining the why and how.

What is the best way to explain complex code changes to a team?

The best way to explain complex code changes is creating an interactive HTML walkthrough that includes background context, mental models, code analysis, and knowledge-check quizzes. This method ensures reviewers understand both the implementation and the reasoning behind the changes.

How do I create beginner-friendly code review guides from git commits?

Creating beginner-friendly code review guides from git commits involves generating an interactive HTML page that features diagrams and guided navigation. The resulting walkthrough connects high-level intent with low-level implementation to teach the underlying mental models.

Does the generated HTML documentation require any local file system setup?

The generated HTML documentation requires local file system access to write the HTML artifacts and execute validation scripts against the generated output. This setup ensures the documentation meets strict accessibility, structural, and content standards before sharing.

How do I validate the structural and accessibility standards of generated HTML code walkthroughs?

Validating the structural and accessibility standards of generated HTML code walkthroughs uses a built-in validator included with the documentation generation process. This validator checks that the output meets strict accessibility, structural, and content requirements automatically.

Can I automate knowledge transfer for software development teams using HTML walkthroughs?

Automating knowledge transfer for software development teams using HTML walkthroughs is possible by generating interactive pages from code changes. These self-contained documents provide context, mental models, and quizzes to help reviewers understand the modifications.