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Tasks Explain Diff

  • 28 installs
  • 19 repo stars
  • Updated February 7, 2026
  • makenotion/cursor-notion-plugin

tasks-explain-diff writes a rich Notion document explaining code changes.

About

The tasks-explain-diff skill creates a comprehensive Notion page explaining code changes pointed to by the user or the most recent conversation batch. Sections include Background with broad and narrow context for beginners and experts, Intuition with concrete toy examples and mermaid diagrams, Code walkthrough grouping changes by purpose with file and line links, Verification covering tests and manual QA steps, optional Alternatives with pros and cons columns for orthogonal approaches, and a Quiz with five medium-difficulty multiple choice questions using toggle blocks for answers. Formatting emphasizes clarity, smooth transitions, consistent diagram families, and callouts for key concepts. The Notion MCP creates the page and returns its URL. Use after implementing features when stakeholders need an educational change narrative.

  • Creates Notion pages explaining code changes in depth.
  • Sections cover background, intuition, code, verification, alternatives.
  • Uses mermaid diagrams and toggle-block quizzes.
  • Links to specific files and line numbers in walkthrough.
  • Returns created Notion page URL via MCP.

Tasks Explain Diff by the numbers

  • 28 all-time installs (skills.sh)
  • Ranked #943 of 1,879 Documentation skills by installs in the Skillselion catalog
  • Data as of Jul 25, 2026 (Skillselion catalog sync)
At a glance

tasks-explain-diff capabilities & compatibility

Capabilities
document section templates · quiz toggle block format · mermaid and callout formatting guidance
Works with
notion
Use cases
documentation · code review
From the docs

What tasks-explain-diff says it does

Generate a rich Notion document explaining code changes
SKILL.md
5 questions testing reader's knowledge
SKILL.md
npx skills add https://github.com/makenotion/cursor-notion-plugin --skill tasks-explain-diff

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Installs28
repo stars19
Last updatedFebruary 7, 2026
Repositorymakenotion/cursor-notion-plugin

How do I document code changes in Notion for reviewers?

Generate a rich Notion document explaining code changes with background, intuition, walkthrough, and verification.

Who is it for?

Developers explaining PRs or features to teammates.

Skip if: Skip for trivial one-line fixes without educational value.

When should I use this skill?

User points to code changes needing a rich explanation document.

What you get

Notion page with background, intuition, code walkthrough, and quiz.

Files

SKILL.mdMarkdownGitHub ↗

Explain Code Changes

Create a rich explanation of code changes as a new Notion page.

Input

The user will point to code changes to explain. If not explicitly specified, explain the most recent batch of changes made in the conversation.

Document Sections

Background

Explain the existing system relevant to this change:

  • Broadly explore surrounding code for context
  • Include deep background for beginners (can be skipped by familiar readers)
  • Provide narrow background directly relevant to the change

Intuition

Explain the core intuition for the code change:

  • Focus on the essence, not full details
  • Use concrete examples with toy data
  • Use figures and mermaid diagrams liberally

Code

High-level walkthrough of the changes:

  • Group and order changes in an understandable way
  • Explain the purpose of each significant change
  • Link to specific files and line numbers

Verification

Explain how the code change was verified:

  • Unit tests, integration tests, etc.
  • Step-by-step guide for manual QA

Alternatives

Describe 1-2 alternative approaches (if identifiable):

  • Each alternative includes pros and cons
  • Layout pros/cons in 2 columns
  • Only include if it represents an orthogonal approach
  • Omit this section if no meaningful alternatives exist

Quiz

5 questions testing reader's knowledge:

  • Medium difficulty - requires understanding the substance
  • Multiple choice with explanations
  • Use toggle blocks for answers:
1. Question
   > Option 1
     - Explanation for why incorrect
   > Option 2
     - Explanation for why correct

Formatting Guidelines

  • Use the Notion MCP to create the page and return its URL
  • Write with clarity and flow - engaging, classic style
  • Smooth transitions between sections
  • Use consistent diagram families throughout
  • Include callouts for key concepts, definitions, and edge cases

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FAQ

What does tasks-explain-diff do?

tasks-explain-diff writes a rich Notion document explaining code changes.

When should I use tasks-explain-diff?

User points to code changes needing a rich explanation document.

Is this skill safe to install?

Review the Security Audits panel on this page before installing in production.

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