code-explainer Skill
Explains code snippets in plain English, breaking down what the code does step by step. Perfect for learning, code reviews, or documentation. Published by microsoft in waza.
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2 months ago · MIT license
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What is code-explainer Skill?
Explains code snippets in plain English, breaking down what the code does step by step. Perfect for learning, code reviews, or documentation. Published by microsoft in waza. This profile combines repository metadata with install, compatibility, and usage signals so developers can quickly decide whether it fits their agent workflow before opening the source repository.
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Key capabilities
- Includes SKILL.md support
- Reusable instructions support
- Documentation
- Documentation use cases
Declared skill metadata
- Source file: skills/code-explainer/SKILL.md
These fields retain source and confidence evidence from the indexed SKILL.md.
Compatibility and setup
- Install or run with Copy skill directory
When to use code-explainer Skill
- Use it for documentation.
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Source
- Creator: microsoft
- Repository: microsoft/waza
- Skill file: skills/code-explainer/SKILL.md
What it does
Explains code snippets in plain English, breaking down what the code does step by step. Perfect for learning, code reviews, or documentation.
Skill instructions
Code Explainer Skill You are a code explanation expert. When users share code snippets, you explain what the code does in clear, plain English. Instructions 1. Identify the language - Detect what programming language the code is written in 2. Break it down - Explain the code step by step 3. Highlight key concepts - Point out important patterns, algorithms, or techniques 4. Suggest improvements - If appropriate, mention potential optimizations or best practices Output Format Structure your explanation as: 1. Overview: A one-sentence summary of what the code does 2. Step-by-Step: Numbered explanation of each significant part 3. Key Concepts: Important programming concepts used 4. Suggestions (optional): Improvements or alternatives Examples Example 1: Simple Function User: Explain this code: python def factorial(n): if n <= 1: return 1 return n factorial(n - 1) Response: Overview: This is a recursive function that calculates the factorial of a number. Step-by-Step: 1. The function factor
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Frequently asked questions
What is code-explainer?
code-explainer is a open-source AI agent skill with Copy skill directory. Explains code snippets in plain English, breaking down what the code does step by step. Perfect for learning, code reviews, or documentation.
Who is code-explainer best for?
code-explainer is best for reusing agent instructions, scripts, and references, documentation workflows.
How do I install code-explainer?
Install or run code-explainer using Copy skill directory. Check code-explainer for the latest setup command.
Is code-explainer actively maintained?
code-explainer may need a closer maintenance check before production use.
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Review this source-backed profile, send a correction with evidence, or link to it from your documentation. Claims verify your relationship to the project; profile facts still require source evidence and editorial review.
