guide-assistant

Guide users through markdown documents with interactive step-by-step walkthroughs.

1|Updated Feb 26, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/aberrantCode/llm_skills --skill guide-assistant
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: guide-assistant
Source: https://github.com/aberrantCode/llm_skills/tree/main/claude/skills/guide-assistant
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/aberrantCode/llm_skills --skill guide-assistant

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Users often struggle to follow complex markdown guides, runbooks, or manuals without missing steps or losing context. This skill provides an interactive walkthrough that ensures every step is understood, executed, and recorded.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Interactive Step‑by‑Step Guidance: Prompts the user for each action, explains purpose, and waits for confirmation before proceeding.
  • Checklist Management: Detects or creates markdown checklists, updates step status, and logs all edits in a changelog.
  • Value Capture & Notes: Optionally records important values in a supplemental notes file, keeping the original document clean.
  • Changelog Tracking: Automatically appends a structured changelog documenting every modification made during the session.

Quick Start

Ask the guide-assistant skill to walk me through the file 'deployment‑guide.md'.

Frequently Asked Questions about guide-assistant

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I create an interactive step-by-step walkthrough from a markdown file?

Creating an interactive step-by-step walkthrough from a markdown file requires prompting the user for each action, explaining its purpose, and waiting for confirmation before proceeding to ensure no steps are missed.

How do I track progress and manage checklists in a markdown runbook?

To track progress and manage checklists in a markdown runbook, you can automatically detect or create markdown checklists, update step statuses, and log all edits in a structured changelog.

Can I record important values during a markdown guide walkthrough without modifying the original document?

Yes, you can capture values during a markdown guide walkthrough by recording important notes in a supplemental notes file, which keeps the original instructional document completely clean.

What is the best way to log modifications made while executing an instructional markdown guide?

The best way to log modifications made while executing an instructional markdown guide is to automatically append a structured changelog that documents every checklist update and edit made during the session.

Do I need any external dependencies to get step-by-step guidance through markdown documents?

No external dependencies are required to get step-by-step guidance through markdown documents, as the interactive walkthrough, checklist creation, and changelog logging operate without manual file edits or additional components.

Why use an interactive walkthrough tool for complex markdown manuals instead of reading them directly?

Using an interactive walkthrough tool for complex markdown manuals ensures every step is understood, executed, and recorded, preventing users from losing context or missing critical actions during execution.