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wtf

by Compound Engineering (Every)

Explain the last message, or a supplied file, link, or passage, in plain language a person follows on the first read. Use when the user invokes wtf because they did not follow something. Use ce-explain to investigate how or why code works, and ce-noslop to rewrite prose.

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Frequently asked questions about wtf

What does the wtf skill do?

Explain the last message, or a supplied file, link, or passage, in plain language a person follows on the first read. Use when the user invokes wtf because they did not follow something. Use ce-explain to investigate how or why code works, and ce-noslop to rewrite prose. It's a reusable SKILL.md instruction set that loads into your AI coding assistant on demand, no prompt engineering, no copy-pasting every session.

How do I install the wtf skill?

Run `npx @skills-hub-ai/cli install compound-engineering-wtf` from your terminal. The CLI writes the SKILL.md to the correct location for your AI tool (e.g. ~/.claude/skills/compound-engineering-wtf/ for Claude Code or ~/.cursor/skills/ for Cursor with --target cursor) and adds it to your project's .skills.json lockfile.

Which AI tools does wtf work with?

wtf runs in Claude Code. It follows the open Agent Skills standard (SKILL.md), so the same skill works in every supported tool without modification.

Is the wtf skill free?

Yes. Every skill on skills-hub.ai is free and open-source. There are no premium tiers, paywalls, or usage limits. You only pay for whatever AI assistant you're already using.

How do I use wtf after installing it?

In Claude Code, type `/compound-engineering-wtf` (or whatever slash command the skill registers) and the AI follows the skill's instructions immediately. You can also reference it by name in natural language, your AI loads the skill into context when relevant.

Can I share the wtf skill with my team?

Yes. Commit your project's .skills.json lockfile and teammates run `npx @skills-hub-ai/cli install` (no args) to install every skill at the exact version you pinned. Organization-scoped installs work via skills-hub.ai organizations.