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code-explainer
**UTILITY SKILL** - Explain code snippets, functions, and algorithms in plain language. USE FOR: explain code, what does this code do, break down this function, help me understand this, walk through this algorithm, clarify this logic, explain this snippet, describe what happens here. DO NOT USE FOR: writing new code (use code generation), fixing bugs (use debugging), refactoring (use refactoring skills), code review with action items. INVOKES: file reading tools to access code, language detection for tailored explanations. FOR SINGLE OPERATIONS: If the user just needs to see file contents, use file reading tools directly.
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# Code Explainer
A skill that explains code snippets in clear, educational language. Helps developers understand unfamiliar code, algorithms, and programming patterns.
## Skill Activation Triggers
**Use this skill immediately when the user asks to:**
- "Explain this code"
- "What does this function do?"
- "Break down this algorithm"
- "Help me understand this snippet"
- "Walk me through this code"
- "What's happening in this file?"
