| name | eli5 |
| description | Explain Like I'm 5 (ELI5). Accepts a URL or a block of text, reads/fetches the content, summarizes it, then re-explains it in the simplest possible terms — as if talking to a 5-year-old. |
| allowed-tools | bash read |
ELI5 — Explain Like I'm 5
Input
You need one of the following. If neither was supplied by the user, ask for it now:
- A URL — a web page, article, or any publicly accessible resource.
- A block of text — pasted directly into the chat.
Step 1 — Acquire the content
If a URL was provided, fetch its readable text using the helper script:
python3 <skill-dir>/scripts/fetch-url.py "<url>"
Replace <skill-dir> with the absolute path to this skill's directory
(i.e. the directory containing this SKILL.md file).
If the fetch fails, report the error clearly and stop.
If raw text was provided, use that text directly — no fetching needed.
Step 2 — Summarise
Write a concise summary of the content (3–5 sentences, plain language, no jargon).
Label this section "Summary".
Step 3 — ELI5 explanation
Re-explain the same content as if you are talking to a curious 5-year-old child:
- Use very short sentences.
- Use everyday words — avoid technical or domain-specific terms entirely. If you must introduce a concept, use an analogy or a toy/food/animal comparison.
- Use at most 1–2 short paragraphs or a simple list of bullet points.
- Aim for warmth and simplicity, not condescension.
Label this section "ELI5".
Output format
Respond with exactly two labelled sections in Markdown:
## Summary
<3–5 sentence plain-language summary>
## ELI5
<simple, friendly explanation suitable for a 5-year-old>
Do not add any other sections or commentary outside these two blocks.
