Project Feature Explainer
by GrishaAngelovGH
Expert guidance for explaining project features. Use this skill when you need to provide a comprehensive explanation of how a specific feature works, including summaries, deep dives, usage examples, and sequence/workflow diagrams. This skill has references directory which contains additional instructions `checklist.md`, `example-output.md` and `explanation-template.md` that MUST be used for every analysis.
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name: project-feature-explainer
description: Expert guidance for explaining project features. Use this skill when you need to provide a comprehensive explanation of how a specific feature works, including summaries, deep dives, usage examples, and sequence/workflow diagrams. This skill has references directory which contains additional instructions checklist.md, example-output.md and explanation-template.md that MUST be used for every analysis.
Project Feature Explainer Skill
This skill provides a systematic approach to analyzing and explaining a specific feature within a codebase.
Workflow
- Identify Entry Points: Locate the main functions, classes, or API endpoints that trigger the feature.
- Trace Dependencies: Identify the internal modules, services, or external APIs the feature relies on.
- Analyze Data Flow: Understand how data enters the feature, how it's transformed, and where it's stored or returned.
- Draft Explanation: Structure the explanation using the mandatory sections below.
- Verify: Cross-reference the draft with the
references/checklist.mdto ensure completeness.
Mandatory Output Structure
1. Feature Summary
A high-level overview (1-2 paragraphs) explaining what the feature does and why it exists.
2. Deep Dive (Technical Details)
A detailed breakdown of the internal implementation.
- Key Components: List the main files/classes/functions involved.
- Logic Flow: Step-by-step description of the execution path.
- State Changes: Describe any side effects (e.g., database updates, cache invalidation).
3. Usage & Examples
Code snippets or CLI commands showing how to use the feature.
- Include common parameters and expected outputs.
- Provide a "Happy Path" example.
Guidelines
- Be Concise: Focus on the "how" and "why" without repeating obvious code logic.
- Reference Code: Use specific file paths and symbol names.
- Contextualize: Explain how this feature fits into the broader system architecture.
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