eli5
Explain a topic like I'm a 5 year old. Use when the user types /eli5 or asks for a dead-simple picture explainer of how something works.
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Install
Works with every agent the skills CLI supports.
npx skills add https://github.com/anthropics/claude-plugins-community --skill eli5- 01
Install
Run the command in your project. The CLI asks which agents to install for.
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Describe the task
Ask your agent for something this skill covers. It loads eli5 automatically when relevant.
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Review the result
The agent follows the SKILL.md steps, scripts and references bundled with the skill.
SKILL.md
The instructions your agent reads when the skill is triggered.
eli5
Explain like I'm someone who knows nothing about this topic, using a HTML artifact with big pictures and few words.
Topic: $ARGUMENTS
FAQ
What does the eli5 skill do?
Explain a topic like I'm a 5 year old. Use when the user types /eli5 or asks for a dead-simple picture explainer of how something works.
How do I install eli5?
Run npx skills add https://github.com/anthropics/claude-plugins-community --skill eli5 in your project. The skills CLI detects the agents you use and copies the skill into the right folder. For Claude Code you can also place the skill folder at ~/.claude/skills/eli5/ (personal) or .claude/skills/eli5/ (project).
Which AI agents can use eli5?
Any agent that supports the open Agent Skills format (a folder with a SKILL.md file), including Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Gemini CLI, Windsurf, Cline, OpenCode and more.
Is eli5 safe to install?
No partner security audit is available yet. Skills can run commands and scripts, so read the SKILL.md and any bundled files before installing.
Who maintains eli5?
It is published by anthropics in anthropics/claude-plugins-community. It has 1,929 recorded installs.
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