Feynman
This walks you through the classic Feynman learning technique: explain a concept in plain language, spot where you're hand-waving or using jargon you can't define, research those gaps, then rewrite it better. It's structured as a four-step template with tables for tracking vague spots and undefined terms. Good for when you're learning something technical and want to actually understand it rather than just memorize definitions, or when you're preparing to teach and need to find the holes in your mental model. The "explain to a 12-year-old" bar forces you to confront what you don't really get yet, which is the whole point.
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$ npx -y skills add neurofoo/agent-skills --skill feynman --agent claude-codeInstalls into .claude/skills of the current project.
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Feynman Technique
Apply the full Feynman learning technique to deeply understand a concept.
Instructions
Work through all four steps of the Feynman technique. Be honest about gaps—they're the point.
Output Format
Concept: [What are we trying to understand?]
Step 1: Explain It Simply
Explain as if teaching someone with no background in this field
Simple Explanation
[Write a plain-language explanation. Use everyday words. Avoid jargon. Aim for a bright 12-year-old to understand.]
Analogy
[Create an analogy using something familiar to illustrate the concept]
Step 2: Identify Gaps
Where did the explanation get fuzzy, hand-wavy, or require jargon?
Gaps Found
| Gap | What I Said | What I'm Not Sure About |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | [vague part] | [the underlying question] |
| 2 | [vague part] | [the underlying question] |
| 3 | [vague part] | [the underlying question] |
Jargon Used
| Term | Can I Explain It Simply? |
|---|---|
| [term] | Yes / No / Partially |
Step 3: Fill the Gaps
Research or think through each gap
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- Jun 3, 2026
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