# Explaining Code > Explains code clearly and thoroughly. Use when asked to explain, clarify, or teach about code snippets, functions, or concepts. Use when this capability is needed. - Skill: `tomevault-io/explaining-code` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 2 files) - Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add tomevault-io/explaining-code` - Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/tomevault-io/explaining-code/raw - Safety review: pending - Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex - Category: Coding & Dev Tools - Author: tomevault-io (https://skillmd.com/u/tomevault-io) - Updated: 2026-09-17 - Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/tomevault-io/explaining-code --- # Code Explanation Skill When explaining code, follow this structure: ## 1. Overview Start with a one-sentence summary of what the code does. ## 2. Key Concepts Identify and explain any important concepts, patterns, or techniques used. ## 3. Line-by-Line Breakdown Walk through the code section by section, explaining: - What each part does - Why it's written that way - Any edge cases or gotchas ## 4. Examples If helpful, provide examples of how the code would behave with different inputs. ## 5. Related Concepts Mention related concepts the user might want to learn about next. ## Style Guidelines - Use simple language, avoiding jargon unless necessary - When using technical terms, define them briefly - Use analogies when they help clarify complex concepts - Format code snippets with syntax highlighting - Be thorough but concise --- > Converted and distributed by [TomeVault](https://tomevault.io/claim/geeksfino) — claim your Tome and manage your conversions.