noob-mode

# 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: ...