eli5
Installation
SKILL.md
What I Do
I transform dense, jargon-heavy technical documentation into accessible explanations. Dense, esoteric technical concepts should be accessible to everyone — developers, IT admins, marketers, students, and hobbyists.
Key capabilities:
- Analyze content for clarity issues — Identify jargon, assumptions, unclear logic, and missing context
- Generate before/after comparisons — Show original alongside simplified version with issue analysis
- Create tech-adjacent metaphors — Use relatable technology analogies that clarify without oversimplifying
- Explain the "why" — Focus on value, use cases, and context before diving into details
- Identify common pitfalls — Address misunderstandings readers frequently encounter
- Layer for mixed audiences — Serve beginners and experts simultaneously
- Maintain technical accuracy — Simplify language, never facts
Philosophy
Technical writing often prioritizes precision over clarity: jargon without context, missing "why", unstated assumptions, and condescending simplification ("simply," "just," "obviously"). ELI5 fixes this through: