eli5
anthropics/claude-plugins-community
Explain any topic in simple terms with big pictures and minimal text.
What is eli5?
Generates easy-to-understand explanations for any topic using visual HTML artifacts with large illustrations and simple language. Use this when you need to break down complex concepts for someone with no background knowledge.
- Creates HTML artifacts with large, clear pictures to illustrate concepts
- Uses minimal text and simple vocabulary to explain topics
- Triggered by /eli5 <topic> command or requests for simple visual explanations
- Focuses on visual learning over technical jargon
- Breaks down complex ideas into their most basic components
How to install eli5
npx skills add https://github.com/anthropics/claude-plugins-community --skill eli5How to use eli5
- 1.Type /eli5 followed by the topic you want explained (e.g., /eli5 photosynthesis)
- 2.Or ask the agent to explain something in simple terms with pictures
- 3.The skill will generate an HTML artifact with large illustrations and simple text
- 4.Review the visual explanation and ask follow-up questions if needed
Use cases
- Explaining scientific concepts like photosynthesis or gravity to non-experts
- Simplifying technical topics like how the internet works or what AI is
- Creating visual guides for abstract concepts like economics or philosophy
- Helping someone understand a new field they're entering
- Making educational content accessible to younger audiences or non-native speakers
- Educators and teachers
- Parents explaining concepts to children
- People learning new subjects from scratch
- Content creators needing accessible explanations
- Anyone seeking clarity on complex topics
eli5 FAQ
Any topic—scientific, technical, abstract, historical, or conceptual. The skill adapts to make it understandable at a basic level.
The skill uses simple language and visuals, but the depth depends on the topic. It's effective for anyone wanting a quick, jargon-free overview.
Yes, you can ask follow-up questions to dive deeper into specific parts of the explanation.
Yes—topics like programming, networking, or engineering can all be explained with simple visuals and analogies.
Full instructions (SKILL.md)
Source of truth, from anthropics/claude-plugins-community.
name: eli5 description: Explain a topic like I'm a 5 year old. Use when the user types /eli5 <topic> or asks for a dead-simple picture explainer of how something works.
eli5
Explain like I'm someone who knows nothing about this topic, using a HTML artifact with big pictures and few words.
Topic: $ARGUMENTS
Related skills
More from anthropics/claude-plugins-community and the wider catalog.
access
Manage Discord channel access control—approve pairings, edit allowlists, set DM/group policy.
agent-development
Create autonomous agents for Claude Code plugins with system prompts, triggering conditions, and configuration.
build-mcp-app
Build interactive UI widgets for MCP servers that render inline in Claude and other chat hosts.
build-mcp-server
Design and build MCP servers for Claude with guided discovery and deployment recommendations.
build-mcpb
Package an MCP server with its runtime into a single .mcpb file for distribution without requiring Node or Python.
cardputer-buddy
Iterate on Cardputer-Adv MicroPython apps after provisioning—push code, watch logs, run REPL commands.