nickcrew/claude-ctx-plugin/code-explanation
Claude Code and agent skill by nickcrew/claude-ctx-plugin
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Use when explaining code, concepts, or system behavior to a specific audience level - provides a structured explanation workflow with depth control and validation steps.
Install
npx vskill@latest install nickcrew/claude-ctx-plugin/code-explanationSKILL.md
Code Explanation
Overview
Provide clear explanations of code and concepts with appropriate depth, structure, and examples. Adapt the output to the audience level.
When to Use
- Explaining code, architecture, or system behavior
- Producing educational explanations for knowledge transfer
- Clarifying framework or domain concepts
Avoid when:
- The request is strictly documentation generation (use documentation-production)
Quick Reference
| Task | Load reference | |
|---|---|---|
| Explanation workflow | skills/code-explanation/references/explain.md | |
| Pedagogical Methodology | skills/code-explanation/references/pedagogical-methodology.md |
Workflow
- Identify target, audience level, and format.
- Load the explanation reference.
- Analyze the code or concept.
- Structure the explanation with progressive depth.
- Validate accuracy and clarity.
Output
- Structured explanation with examples
- Notes on assumptions and follow-ups
Common Mistakes
- Skipping audience level calibration
- Explaining without verifying source behavior
Security
- Security scanPassed, 100 of 100Pattern checks on the skill's files.
- Model reviewNot runA model review is scheduled for the next rescan.
Quality evaluation
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Source
- SKILL.md in the repositoryCheckingskills/code-explanation/SKILL.md
Popularity
- Repository stars
- 15
- Repository forks
- 7
- 7-day trend score
- 14
Stars and forks are for the whole GitHub repository, not this skill alone. Refreshed 6 May 2026, 6 months ago.
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