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Feynman Technique

Agent skill
1 skill

Activate when: user says 'explain this simply', 'teach me like I'm five', 'do I really understand this', 'what's the simplest way to think about X', 'what's missing in my model', wants to test genuine vs. surface understanding of a concept, or is preparing to teach/present and needs to verify their mental model. Do NOT activate when: user needs a fast decision on a concept already well-tested, or the concept is irreducibly formal (legal statutes, certain proofs) where simplification destroys essential content.

Install with
Claude CodeCodexCursorGitHub CopilotGemini CLI

Supported by the Atlas install prompt. Skill-specific requirements vary.

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About this skill

Activate when: user says 'explain this simply', 'teach me like I'm five', 'do I really understand this', 'what's the simplest way to think about X', 'what's missing in my model', wants to test genuine vs. surface understanding of a concept, or is preparing to teach/present and needs to verify their mental model. Do NOT activate when: user needs a fast decision on a concept already well-tested, or the concept is irreducibly formal (legal statutes, certain proofs) where simplification destroys essential content.

Quick start

  1. Copy the install prompt. Use the green button above this README.
  2. Send it to your agent. Paste it into your coding agent’s chat and send.
  3. Review the setup. Your agent checks the skill’s instructions, requirements, and installation scope.
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About this listing

Category
General
Reported license
MIT
Listing language (estimated)
English
Review status
Not individually reviewed
Agent compatibility
Atlas installation supports Claude Code, Codex, and Cursor. Skill-specific dependencies and features are checked during setup.
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