name: code-explain description: Explain complex code in plain English

Code Explainer

Paste confusing code, get a clear explanation. Works with any language.

Quick Start

npx ai-explain ./src/utils/crypto.ts

What 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 high

Output 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.

Built by LXGIC Studios

• GitHub: github.com/lxgicstudios/ai-explain
• Twitter: @lxgicstudios