concept-explainer
ELI5-style explanations with analogies and multiple examples. Explains concepts at different levels (ELI5, high school, undergraduate, graduate). Uses real-world analogies and visual metaphors. Use when explaining difficult concepts, clarifying confusing topics, or learning new subjects. Triggers - explain concept, ELI5, explain like I'm 5, what is, how does, why does, analogy for, simple explanation.
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Install
Works with every agent the skills CLI supports.
npx skills add https://github.com/szeyu/vibe-study-skills --skill concept-explainer- 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 concept-explainer 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.
Concept Explainer
Clear explanations with analogies and examples at multiple difficulty levels.
Explanation Levels
| Level | Audience | Style |
|---|---|---|
| ELI5 | Complete beginner | Simple words, everyday analogies |
| High School | Some background | Basic terminology, clear examples |
| Undergraduate | Foundational knowledge | Technical terms, detailed mechanisms |
| Graduate | Advanced understanding | Nuances, edge cases, research context |
Explanation Framework
flowchart TB
A[Concept] --> B[One-Sentence Summary]
B --> C[Core Analogy]
C --> D[How It Works]
D --> E[Examples]
E --> F[Common Misconceptions]
Template: Standard Explanation
# [Concept Name]
## In One Sentence
[Concept] is [simple definition] that [what it does/why it matters].
## The Analogy
Think of [concept] like [familiar thing]. Just as [familiar thing does X], [concept] does [Y].
## How It Actually Works
[More detailed explanation with proper terminology]
### Key Components
1. **Component 1:** What it is and what it does
2. **Component 2:** What it is and what it does
3. **Component 3:** How they work together
## Examples
### Example 1: [Simple]
[Everyday example with the concept]
### Example 2: [Applied]
[Real-world application]
### Example 3: [Advanced]
[Complex scenario]
## Common Misconceptions
- ❌ **Myth:** [Wrong belief]
- ✅ **Reality:** [Correct understanding]
## Related Concepts
- [Concept A] - [How it relates]
- [Concept B] - [How it relates]
Analogy Patterns
Structure Analogy
"[Concept] is like a [familiar object] where [component A] is like [part 1] and [component B] is like [part 2]."
Example: "A cell is like a factory where the nucleus is the control room and mitochondria are the power plants."
Process Analogy
"[Concept] works like [familiar process]. First, [step 1 comparison], then [step 2 comparison]."
Example: "Osmosis works like crowds at a concert. People naturally spread from crowded areas to less crowded areas."
Scale Analogy
"If [large/small thing] were the size of [familiar object], then [other element] would be..."
Example: "If an atom were the size of a football stadium, the nucleus would be a marble at the center."
Level Adjustments
ELI5 Techniques
- No jargon
- 1-2 sentence explanations
- Everyday objects as analogies
- "Imagine if..." scenarios
- Avoid numbers unless simple
High School Level
- Introduce key terms with definitions
- Simple diagrams
- Concrete examples
- Cause and effect clear
Undergraduate Level
- Technical vocabulary expected
- Mathematical relationships
- Mechanism details
- Multiple interconnected concepts
Graduate Level
- Assumptions and limitations
- Historical development
- Current research questions
- Edge cases and exceptions
Example: Explaining "Entropy" at Multiple Levels
ELI5
"Entropy is messiness. Your room wants to get messy by itself, but you have to work to clean it up."
High School
"Entropy measures disorder in a system. In nature, things tend to become more disordered over time - ice melts, buildings crumble, things mix together."
Undergraduate
"Entropy (S) is a thermodynamic quantity measuring the number of microscopic configurations (microstates) available to a system. ΔS = Q/T for reversible processes. The Second Law states entropy of an isolated system never decreases."
Graduate
"Entropy connects to information theory through Boltzmann's equation S = k ln Ω. Maximum entropy methods provide principled uncertainty quantification. Non-equilibrium thermodynamics extends these concepts to systems with entropy production."
Quality Checklist
- Opens with simple one-liner
- Includes relatable analogy
- Provides 2-3 examples at different scales
- Addresses common misconceptions
- Builds from simple to complex
- Uses consistent terminology
- Connects to related concepts
FAQ
What does the concept-explainer skill do?
ELI5-style explanations with analogies and multiple examples. Explains concepts at different levels (ELI5, high school, undergraduate, graduate). Uses real-world analogies and visual metaphors. Use when explaining difficult concepts, clarifying confusing topics, or learning new subjects. Triggers - explain concept, ELI5, explain like I'm 5, what is, how does, why does, analogy for, simple explanation.
How do I install concept-explainer?
Run npx skills add https://github.com/szeyu/vibe-study-skills --skill concept-explainer 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/concept-explainer/ (personal) or .claude/skills/concept-explainer/ (project).
Which AI agents can use concept-explainer?
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 concept-explainer 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 concept-explainer?
It is published by szeyu in szeyu/vibe-study-skills. It has 69 recorded installs.
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