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.

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

Check current level:

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

Update state:

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

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

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

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.

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

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

Check current level:

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

Update state:

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

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

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

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