what-the
thedotmack/claude-mem
Plain-English breakdown of technical concepts using who, what, where, why, and when.
What is what-the?
A skill for explaining technical topics in accessible language. Use this when you need to demystify complex concepts by breaking them down into their fundamental components: who's involved, what it is, where it applies, why it matters, and when to use it.
- Breaks down technical concepts into five core dimensions: who, what, where, why, and when
- Translates jargon-heavy explanations into plain English
- Structures explanations for clarity and comprehension
- Helps identify the practical context and relevance of technical topics
How to install what-the
npx skills add https://github.com/thedotmack/claude-mem --skill what-theHow to use what-the
- 1.Ask the skill to explain a technical concept
- 2.Receive a structured breakdown covering who, what, where, why, and when
- 3.Use the plain-English explanation to understand the topic better
Use cases
- Explaining a new framework or library to non-technical stakeholders
- Understanding the purpose and scope of an unfamiliar technology
- Getting quick context on industry terminology or concepts
- Breaking down complex system architectures into understandable parts
- Developers learning new technologies
- Technical leads explaining concepts to teams
- Anyone encountering unfamiliar technical jargon
what-the FAQ
Use it when you encounter technical jargon or concepts that need clarification in simple terms.
No, it works immediately after installation without additional configuration.
Yes, it can break down any technical concept using the who, what, where, why, and when framework.
Full instructions (SKILL.md)
Source of truth, from thedotmack/claude-mem.
name: what-the description: "What the? Use when the user wants a plain-English breakdown of something technical — the who, what, where, why, and when."
that sounds mad technical. explain to me the who, what, where, why, and when of this
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