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title: Code Explainer
emoji: 💻
colorFrom: green
colorTo: blue
sdk: gradio
sdk_version: 5.9.1
python_version: "3.10"
app_file: app.py
pinned: false
license: mit
short_description: AI-powered code explanation and documentation
---
# Code Explainer
An AI-powered tool that explains code snippets in plain English. Paste any code and get a clear, educational explanation of what it does, how it works, and key concepts involved.
## Features
### Multi-Language Support
Supports Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, Java, C++, Go, Rust, and more.
### Explanation Levels
Choose your expertise level:
- **Beginner** - Simple explanations with analogies
- **Intermediate** - Technical details with context
- **Advanced** - In-depth analysis with edge cases
### Structured Output
Each explanation includes:
- **Overview** - What the code does at a high level
- **Line-by-Line Breakdown** - Detailed explanation of each part
- **Key Concepts** - Important programming concepts used
- **Potential Issues** - Common pitfalls or improvements
### Syntax Highlighting
Code is displayed with proper syntax highlighting for readability.
## How to Use
1. **Paste your code** into the input area
2. **Select the language** (or let it auto-detect)
3. **Choose explanation level** based on your experience
4. **Click Explain** to get your explanation
## Technical Details
| Component | Technology |
|-----------|------------|
| Web Framework | Gradio 5.9.1 |
| AI Model | Mistral-7B via HuggingFace Inference API |
| Code Formatting | Pygments |
## Example Use Cases
- **Learning** - Understand unfamiliar code you encounter
- **Code Review** - Get a second opinion on complex logic
- **Documentation** - Generate explanations for your codebase
- **Debugging** - Understand what code is supposed to do
## Limitations
- Works best with code snippets under 500 lines
- Complex multi-file projects may need to be explained piece by piece
- AI explanations should be verified for critical code
## License
MIT
## Author
Built by [Lorenzo Scaturchio](https://huggingface.co/gr8monk3ys)