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ELI5 – Explain Code Like I’m 5

Instantly understand code by translating it into plain English inside VS Code.
Perfect for students, teachers, and developers learning new languages.

✨ Features

  • 🤖 Local AI only: Uses Ollama models (no API keys, no cloud)
  • 📖 Smart Explanations: Highlight code or explain entire files
  • 📋 One-Click Copy: Quickly copy explanations to share
  • 🎨 Clean UI: Side panel matches VS Code’s theme

🚀 Quick Start

  1. Install Ollama and pull a model (ollama pull mistral)
  2. Install the extension from the Marketplace
  3. Select code → Right-click → Explain Selection (ELI5)

⚙️ Settings

Optional settings (model name, max tokens, debug mode) are available in VS Code.
👉 Full details in the GitHub README.

🔒 Privacy-first: All code stays on your machine. No API keys, no telemetry, no cloud.