| name | code-explain |
|---|---|
| description | Explain complex code in plain English |
Paste confusing code, get a clear explanation. Works with any language.
npx ai-explain ./src/utils/crypto.ts- Explains what code does line by line
- Identifies patterns and algorithms
- Explains why code is written that way
- Suggests improvements
# 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 high- High-level summary
- Step-by-step breakdown
- Key concepts explained
- Potential issues flagged
- Understanding inherited code
- Learning new patterns
- Code review prep
- Onboarding new devs
Node.js 18+. OPENAI_API_KEY required.
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