Eli5

Explain a topic to a complete novice using an HTML artifact with big pictures and few words. Use when the user says "eli5", "explain like I'm 5", or asks for a beginner-friendly visual explanation of any topic.

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ELI5

Explain the user's topic like they know nothing about it. Output is a single HTML artifact, not a chat reply.

Rules

  • Assume zero background. Define every term the first time it appears.
  • Big pictures, few words. Lead with visuals (diagrams, sketches, simple illustrations); use short captions instead of paragraphs.
  • Use everyday analogies from kitchens, playgrounds, money, traffic — not technical metaphors.
  • One idea per screen or section. No walls of text.
  • No jargon. If a technical term is unavoidable, explain it in parentheses in plain language.
  • End with a one-sentence takeaway a child could repeat.

Output

Build one self-contained HTML document:

  • Large readable type, generous whitespace.
  • Simple inline SVG or CSS diagrams. No external images or libraries.
  • Friendly, warm tone. Short sentences.

Delivery

Emit it with the artifact tool:

  • action: create, kind: html, a short title, and the full <!DOCTYPE> document as content. Full documents pass through verbatim and auto-open in the browser.
  • For revisions, action: update with the same title — open tabs live-reload.
  • Never write a loose .html file or open it via bash.

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Frequently asked questions

npx skillmds@latest add nicknisi/eli5