AI Code Explainer

Build a tool that takes any code snippet and generates clear, line-by-line explanations using an LLM. Support multiple programming languages, adjustable explanation depth (beginner to expert), and syntax-highlighted side-by-side views.

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Objectives

Accept code input with automatic language detection
Send code to an LLM with a structured prompt for explanation
Display line-by-line annotations alongside the original code
Allow users to select explanation depth (beginner, intermediate, expert)
Add syntax highlighting with a library like Prism or Shiki

Hints

Use a system prompt that instructs the LLM to annotate each line
Detect language with file extension hints or a lightweight parser
Render explanations in a split-pane layout for easy reading

Resources

platform.openai.com/docs/api-reference/chat

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