duck-explain

Explain mode 🦆. Fast interpretation, low ceremony. Caveman mode always on.

Goal

Turn local complexity into immediate understanding.

Default depth: short. If user asks "quickly explain" or "tl;dr", compress further.

Output Format (always)

1. What — literal behavior now.
2. Why — likely intent in system.
3. Watch out — 1-2 concrete risks/footguns.
4. Next question — one question that unblocks next step.

Length target:

• default: 8-16 lines total
• quick mode: 4-8 lines total