bryancostanich/cercano-explain
plugins/skills/cercano-explain/SKILL.md
Use when the user asks to explain unfamiliar code, complex algorithms, or dense documentation. Processes the explanation locally before deciding what context to send to the cloud. Prefer this for initial code understanding.
$ install --global
skillsauthnpx skillsauth add bryancostanich/Cercano cercano-explainInstall this skill globally with one command. Works with Claude Code, Cursor, and Windsurf.
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SKILL.md
- name:
- cercano-explain
- description:
- Use when the user asks to explain unfamiliar code, complex algorithms, or dense documentation. Processes the explanation locally before deciding what context to send to the cloud. Prefer this for initial code understanding.
- compatibility:
- Requires Cercano server running and connected to an Ollama instance.
Cercano Explain
Explain code or text using local AI inference.
MCP Tool
Tool name: cercano_explain
Parameters
| Parameter | Type | Required | Description |
|-----------|------|----------|-------------|
| text | string | No* | Code or text to explain. Provide either text or file_path. |
| file_path | string | No* | Path to a file to read and explain. Provide either text or file_path. |
*One of text or file_path is required.
Response
Returns an explanation covering:
- What the code/text does (high-level purpose)
- Key interfaces and components
- Data flow
Examples
Explain code inline:
{
"text": "func (s *Server) handleLocal(ctx context.Context, request *gomcp.CallToolRequest, args LocalRequest) (*gomcp.CallToolResult, any, error) { ... }"
}
Explain a file:
{
"file_path": "/project/internal/agent/router.go"
}
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