claudish-to-english
claudish-to-english is a Claude Code plugin that automatically rewrites Claude's assistant responses into plain, accessible language using a local LLM via Ollama or cloud APIs (Anthropic, OpenAI, or compatible servers). The plugin operates display-only by default, leaving the original transcript intact while showing simplified versions on screen, and can optionally rewrite Markdown files when written. It provides runtime controls via the /claudish slash command to toggle modes, languages, and models mid-session without restarting. The rewriter runs entirely locally with the default Ollama provider, keeping all conversation content on your machine.
Key Features
Use Cases
- 01Simplifying technical jargon in Claude's responses for non-technical stakeholders or documentation
- 02Converting dense code explanations into accessible summaries for learning or teaching
- 03Generating plain-language documentation automatically when Claude writes or edits Markdown files
- 04Reading Claude's responses in non-English languages with simplified rewrites in the same language
- 05Quickly toggling between original technical detail and simplified summaries without losing context
- 06Testing local LLM rewriting capabilities against cloud models for quality comparison
Related Plugins
View moreandrej-karpathy-skills
A single CLAUDE.md file to improve Claude Code behavior, derived from Andrej Karpathy's observations on LLM coding pitfalls.
claude-mem
Persistent Context Across Sessions for Every Agent – Captures everything your agent does during sessions, compresses it with AI, and injects relevant context back into future sessions. Works with Claude Code, OpenClaw, Codex, Gemini, Hermes, Copilot, OpenCode + More
Understand-Anything
Graphs that teach > graphs that impress. Turn any code into an interactive knowledge graph you can explore, search, and ask questions about. Works with Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, Copilot, Gemini CLI, and more.
rtk
CLI proxy that reduces LLM token consumption by 60-90% on common dev commands. Single Rust binary, zero dependencies
claudish-to-english — FAQ
What is claudish-to-english?+
It's a Claude Code plugin that rewrites Claude's assistant messages into plain, accessible language using a local LLM (via Ollama by default) or cloud APIs. The rewrite is display-only, so the original transcript remains unchanged.
How do I install the claudish-to-english plugin?+
Run /plugin marketplace add gvzdv/claudish-to-english and then /plugin install claudish-to-english@gvzdv-plugins in Claude Code. If prompted, run /reload-plugins to activate it.
What are the prerequisites for using this plugin?+
With the default Ollama provider, you need Ollama installed and running, a pulled model like gemma4:26b-mlx, and the jq and curl utilities. Cloud providers (Anthropic, OpenAI) require only jq, curl, and an API key. On Windows, Git Bash is also required.
Which Claude Code clients does this work with?+
This plugin works with Claude Code on macOS, Windows (via Git Bash), and Linux. It requires Claude Code's plugin system and hook support (MessageDisplay and optionally PostToolUse).
Is claudish-to-english free to use?+
The plugin itself is MIT-licensed and free. With the default Ollama provider, rewrites run locally at no cost. Cloud providers (Anthropic, OpenAI) incur API usage charges according to their pricing.
How do I control the plugin without restarting Claude Code?+
Use the /claudish slash command to toggle on/off, switch between append and replace modes, change languages, select models, or adjust style presets. Changes take effect immediately on the next assistant message.
How do I install claudish-to-english?+
Open the source repository on GitHub and follow its README. claudish-to-english is a plugin — MCP Agents Market links you directly to the official repo.
Is claudish-to-english free?+
claudish-to-english is an open-source project hosted on GitHub. Check the repository for its license and any usage requirements.