Explain Again
One click to re-explain a long reply in plain English, a diagram, a page, or a video.
Illustration. Actual results depend on the mod, terminal and environment.
Install
/plugin marketplace add britchie4/explain-again
/plugin install explain-again@explain-again
/reload-pluginsRun these commands one at a time in a Claude Code session.
claude plugin marketplace add britchie4/explain-again
claude plugin install explain-again@explain-againThen run /reload-plugins in your session, or start a new session.
Please install the Claude Code mod "Explain Again" (https://github.com/britchie4/explain-again). Before installing, read the Security and Requirements sections of its README and tell me what it reads and writes, which commands it runs, whether it uses the network, and which Claude Code version, OS and terminal it needs. If everything looks fine, run claude plugin marketplace add britchie4/explain-again and claude plugin install explain-again@explain-again, then remind me to run /reload-plugins in my session.Send this to Claude Code so it reads the author’s instructions before installing.
git clone https://github.com/britchie4/explain-again
cd explain-again
claude --plugin-dir .Clone the repository and try it in a local session with --plugin-dir.
What it accesses
Based on the author’s documentation, checked when listed; use claude plugin validate to check for yourself.
Reads
YesReads the latest reply to decide when to show the action row.
Writes files
YesSaves web-page and video explanations outside the project folder.
Runs commands
UnspecifiedREADME does not say whether external processes are started.
Network
YesSend now submits a re-explain prompt to Claude (model request).
Introduction
Explain Again is a Claude Code function-hooks mod that offers plain English, diagram, web page, or video re-explanations under long replies, send-now or edit-first, with a sticky format for the session and /explain commands. Pages and videos are saved outside the project. Sending a re-explain is a model request. Needs Claude Code 2.1.286+; desktop Code tab and terminal. No dedicated Security section. Preview illustrative. Not runtime-tested here.
Who it is for
- People who need another format to understand long replies
Requirements
- Claude Code ≥ 2.1.286
- Works in the desktop Code tab and in the terminal.