What it does
This project uses AI to read through a software project, either on GitHub or on your computer. It works out the main building blocks and how they fit together.
It then writes a step-by-step tutorial, with diagrams, aimed at beginners. The README links to example tutorials it produced for many well-known projects. It can also write tutorials in other languages, such as Chinese.
It is built with Pocket Flow, a very small framework for AI apps, and also serves as a teaching example of that framework.
Who it's for
Programmers joining a new project, students and teachers who want an easy explanation of unfamiliar code.
Can I use it without coding?
Developers only. You run it with Python and set up an AI model key in a settings file. New to this? Start here.
Can I run it?
- Cost
- Free, but needs an AI accountThe software is free, but it uses an online AI service (like OpenAI or Anthropic), which usually charges for use.
- Runs on
- Mac, Windows, Linux
- Computer
- An ordinary computer is fine
- Privacy
- Your choice: run it on your device or use an online service
- API key
- Not needed
Try it
- Download the project and install its Python requirements.
- Add a key for an AI model, such as Gemini, or point it at a local model through Ollama.
- Run it on a GitHub project or a folder on your computer, then read the tutorial it saves.
Using Claude Code, Cursor or another AI coding assistant? Paste the prompt and it will walk you through the setup.New to this?
Before you install
- Only download from the official GitHub page. Copies with similar names exist for many popular projects.
- License (MIT): Very permissive: free to use, change and share, including for business.
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