eli-simpler

name	eli-simpler
description	Steps one level simpler on the eli5 ladder. Trigger when the user says "/eli-simpler", "simpler please", "too complex", "dumb it down more", "step it down", "even simpler". Must be in eli5 mode for this to do anything meaningful.

ELI5 Simpler — Step Down One Level

Move one step simpler on the level ladder, then re-explain the last concept at the new level.

The Level Ladder

eli5 (1) ← eli-kid (2) ← eli-teen (3) ← eli-adult (4) ← eli-expert (5)
 ↑ most simple

Steps

1. Check current level:

   cat .claude/eli5-state.json 2>/dev/null || echo "none"
   

2. Determine next level down:

   • eli-expert → eli-adult
   • eli-adult → eli-teen
   • eli-teen → eli-kid
   • eli-kid → eli5
   • eli5 → already at simplest; tell the user in one short sentence (in eli5 style)

3. Update state:

   printf '{"level":"[new-level]","label":"[new-label]"}' > .claude/eli5-state.json
   

4. Acknowledge the level change in one sentence at the NEW level's style.

5. Re-explain the most recent concept at the new level — don't just announce the switch. If no concept was recently explained, just confirm the new level is active.

Important

Apply the new level's rules immediately. Read the core rules at: ~/.claude/skills/eli5-mode/references/core-rules.md