Code Explain
- 21 installs
- 638 repo stars
- Updated March 7, 2026
- sundial-org/awesome-openclaw-skills
Helps with ai & agent building tasks during AI-assisted development.
About
code-explain is a Claude Code skill for ai & agent building. It helps solo builders move faster with AI-assisted coding.
- code-explain
- AI & Agent Building
- AI-coding skill
Code Explain by the numbers
- 21 all-time installs (skills.sh)
- Ranked #10,299 of 16,546 AI & Agent Building skills by installs in the Skillselion catalog
- Data as of Aug 5, 2026 (Skillselion catalog sync)
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| Installs | 21 |
|---|---|
| repo stars | ★ 638 |
| Last updated | March 7, 2026 |
| Repository | sundial-org/awesome-openclaw-skills ↗ |
What it does
Helps with ai & agent building tasks during AI-assisted development.
Files
Code Explainer
Paste confusing code, get a clear explanation. Works with any language.
Quick Start
npx ai-explain ./src/utils/crypto.tsWhat It Does
- Explains what code does line by line
- Identifies patterns and algorithms
- Explains why code is written that way
- Suggests improvements
Usage Examples
# Explain a file
npx ai-explain ./src/auth/jwt.ts
# Explain from stdin
cat weird-regex.js | npx ai-explain
# Explain with context
npx ai-explain ./src/api.ts --context "This handles payments"
# Different detail levels
npx ai-explain ./src/algo.ts --detail highOutput Includes
- High-level summary
- Step-by-step breakdown
- Key concepts explained
- Potential issues flagged
Great For
- Understanding inherited code
- Learning new patterns
- Code review prep
- Onboarding new devs
Requirements
Node.js 18+. OPENAI_API_KEY required.
License
MIT. Free forever.
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Built by LXGIC Studios
- GitHub: github.com/lxgicstudios/ai-explain
- Twitter: @lxgicstudios
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