lectern-notes

Convert lecture transcripts into nested Markdown outline notes in English or English-Hebrew shiur style.

1|1|Updated Sep 1, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/aoppenh1-afk/Lectern --skill lectern-notes-aoppenh1-afk
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: lectern-notes
Source: https://github.com/aoppenh1-afk/Lectern/tree/main/.agents/skills/lectern-notes
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/aoppenh1-afk/Lectern --skill lectern-notes-aoppenh1-afk

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve? Turning a raw lecture transcript into usable study notes is slow and error-prone, especially for mixed English-Hebrew shiurim where source citations, nested argument structure, and bidirectional text rules must be preserved exactly. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Transcript-to-outline conversion: Reads a full lecture transcript and produces a deeply nested Markdown outline that follows the lecture in order, preserving every developed topic, question, answer, and example. - Dual language branches: Supports English concept or chronological lecture layouts and an English-Hebrew shiur layout with Hebrew-script Torah terminology, source-first citation items, and correct logical-order bidirectional text handling. - Revision of existing notes: Applies targeted operations (append, expand, replace, reorganize, correct) while preserving unrelated Markdown verbatim. - Use Case: A student records a Talmud shiur with Lectern, then asks the agent to turn the transcript into notes; the output is a structured outline with sections like הקדמה and שיטת רש״י, explicit Q/A items, and properly nested שקלא וטריא. ## Quick Start Ask the agent to turn the attached lecture transcript into student outline notes, specifying whether it is an English lecture or an English-Hebrew shiur.

Frequently Asked Questions about lectern-notes

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I turn a lecture transcript into outline notes?

Supply the full transcript and request notes; the skill reads the entire lecture, identifies topics, questions, and answers in order, and writes a nested Markdown outline. English lectures use bullet or ordered layouts, and shiurim use the Hebrew-script source-first layout.

How are English-Hebrew shiur notes formatted?

Shiur notes use compact English reasoning around Hebrew-script Torah terms, with sections like הקדמה and שיטת רש״י, source-first items such as רש״י ד״ה citations, and explicit Q/A items. Hebrew is stored in logical reading order without invisible direction marks.

Can it revise existing notes instead of generating new ones?

Yes, it supports append, expand, replace, reorganize, correct, and clarify operations on an existing notes artifact. Unrelated Markdown is preserved verbatim and new material matches the document's existing layout and indentation.

Does the notes generator add outside knowledge to the lecture?

No, the transcript is the sole authority during initial generation and no general-knowledge facts are added. Reference sources may only correct names, spellings, and citations, and outside context is added only when explicitly requested in a revision.

What Markdown syntax rules must the outline follow?

The outline uses one # title, ## sections in lecture order, dash or ordered list markers only, and exactly four-space nesting per level. Tables, HTML, block quotes, code fences, and generic sections like Summary or Key Takeaways are prohibited.