diff-risk-explainer
Helps your agent explain small code changes. It describes what was altered in a simple way.
What it does
This tool simply explains what changed in a piece of code. It summarizes the modifications so you can understand them quickly.
When to use it
- ✓When you receive new code and want to know what was altered.
- ✓When reviewing code and needing a quick summary of changes.
- ✓To understand the impact of a small modification in a program.
Example of what to ask your AI
“Explain the changes in this code: [paste code here]”
Want more? Open the sections below.
How to use
The easiest way: copy the message below and paste it into Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or any AI. It reads the skill and follows the instructions.
Skill link
Ready-to-paste message
How it works
The tool reads the lines of code that were added, removed, or modified. Then, it creates a concise summary of these changes.
Installation
Easiest way: copy the skill link and paste it into Claude, ChatGPT or Cursor asking it to follow the instructions.
In the terminal (Claude Code, Codex, Cursor), in your project folder:
npx skills add topoteretes/cognee --skill diff-risk-explainerOr download just the file:
curl -L https://raw.githubusercontent.com/topoteretes/cognee/main/examples/demos/feedback/skill_feedback_loop/skills/diff-risk-explainer/SKILL.md -o SKILL.mdTechnical content (original SKILL.md)
Original text by the author, straight from GitHub.
diff-risk-explainer
Explain what changed in the diff. Keep it short.
FAQ
What is a 'diff'?
A 'diff' is a comparison between two versions of a file, showing the differences between them.
Why is it important to understand code changes?
Understanding changes helps ensure the code works as expected, identify potential errors, and keep track of the project.
Does this tool explain large changes?
It's designed to explain small changes. For very extensive modifications, the summary might not be as detailed.
Details
Popularity
- GitHub stars
- 32k
- Ranking position
- #6246
- License
- Apache-2.0
- Updated
- 10/16/2026
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