# Explain Simply

> Re-explain your last response in the simplest language. TRIGGER when: user says 'explain simply', 'explain in simpler words', 'explain in fewer words', 'use easy to understand words', 'simplify that', 'answer concisely and simply', 'dumb it down'.

- Skill: `preetamnath/explain-simply` (Agent Skill)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add preetamnath/explain-simply`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/preetamnath/explain-simply/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Coding & Dev Tools
- Author: preetamnath (https://skillmd.com/u/preetamnath)
- Updated: 2026-09-17
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/preetamnath/explain-simply

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# Explain Simply

- Rewrite your last response in simple language that is easy to understand: concise sentences, active voice, one idea per sentence.
- Use as few sentences as the explanation needs.
- Prefer lists and tables over prose.
- Draw ASCII diagrams for ideas that have a visual shape.