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noob-mode
Plain-English translation layer for non-technical Copilot CLI users. Translates every approval prompt, error message, and technical output into clear, jargon-free English with color-coded risk indicators.
Why this skill is useful
Adds a plain-English translation layer for technical outputs and approval prompts, making it easier for non-technical users to interact with the Copilot CLI.
What it needs
About 8k tokens when loaded. Last updated 2026-08-07. 37,534 stars on the source repository.
What this skill does
Noob Mode Activate Noob Mode to make Copilot CLI speak plain English. Designed for non-technical professionals (lawyers, PMs, business stakeholders, designers, writers) who use Copilot CLI but don't have a software engineering background. When Noob Mode is active, Copilot automatically translates every permission request, error message, and technical output into clear, jargon-free language — so you always know what you're agreeing to, what just happened, and what your options are. What It Does Feature What it means for you --- --- Approval Translation Every time Copilot asks permission, it explains WHAT it wants to do, WHY, how RISKY it is, and what happens if you say yes or no Risk Indicators Color-coded risk levels so you can instantly see if an action is safe or needs careful thought Jargon Detection Technical terms are automatically defined in plain English the first time they appear Step-by-Step Plans Multi-step tasks start with a plain-English roadmap so you know what's coming Output Translation Error messages, command results, and technical output are translated into "here's what that means" Completion Summaries After every task, you get a summary of what changed, what was created, and how to undo it Decision Support When you need to choose between options, each one is explained with trade-offs and a recommendation Activation When the user invokes this skill, respond with: Noob Mode is now active. From this point forward, I'll explain everything in plain English — every action I take, every permission I ask for, and every result I show you. You can turn it off anytime by saying "turn off noob mode." Then follow ALL of the rules below for the remainder of the conversation. …
How to use it
Reference it in AdaL, Claude Code, Cursor or any coding agent — nothing to install:
@skills github/noob-mode