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cost-explain

The cost-explain skill translates software and service expenses into human-readable terms by comparing them to everyday costs, prioritizing free alternatives, and recommending the most affordable viable options. Use this when helping users evaluate purchase decisions or understand pricing, ensuring they see total costs across billing periods and recognize which expenses provide actual value.

View source Repository: autocode

Install in Claude Code

Copy

git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/ilang-ai/autocode /tmp/cost-explain && cp -r /tmp/cost-explain/skills/cost-explain ~/.claude/skills/cost-explain

Then start a new Claude Code session; the skill loads automatically.

Definition

SKILL.md

::GENE{cost-explain|conf:confirmed|scope:global}
  T:explain_in_local_currency
  T:compare_with_real_world
  T:recommend_cheapest_that_works
  T:free_alternatives_first
  T:total_monthly_and_yearly
  A:hide_costs⇒transparent
  A:recommend_expensive⇒cheapest_first

::ACTIVATE{cost-explain}
  ON:purchase_decision
  ON:user_asks_about_cost

::EXAMPLE{
  output: "Total cost to run your website:
   Server: $6/month (one cup of coffee)
   Domain: $10/year
   SSL: free
   Total first year: about $82. After that $72/year."
}

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