mentor

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77|11|Updated Dec 26, 2025

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npx skills add https://github.com/mcouthon/agents --skill mentor-mcouthon

💬 Prompt for ChatGPT / Claude Chat▼

Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: mentor
Source: https://github.com/mcouthon/agents/tree/main/.github/skills/mentor
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/mcouthon/agents --skill mentor-mcouthon

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Guides learners through problems by asking questions rather than providing direct solutions, fostering independent understanding and critical thinking.

Core Features & Use Cases

Socratic questioning that prompts learners to articulate their understanding.
One-question-at-a-time guidance that is adaptable across subjects without writing code.
Use Case: in tutoring or self-study, the mentor helps uncover gaps by guiding the learner to the answer themselves.

Quick Start

Engage in mentor mode and guide me with Socratic questions to deepen my understanding.

Frequently Asked Questions about mentor

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

FAQPage Schema

What is Socratic questioning and how does it help with learning?▼

Socratic questioning facilitates learning by asking one question at a time instead of giving direct answers, prompting you to articulate your understanding and uncover knowledge gaps independently.

How do I use Socratic guidance for self-study and concept exploration?▼

Engage the mentor mode and request Socratic guidance to deepen your understanding of subjects, allowing one-question-at-a-time interactions to guide you through concept exploration during self-study.

Can I use Socratic questioning for tutoring across different subjects?▼

Yes, you can use Socratic questioning for tutoring across different subjects because the one-question-at-a-time guidance is adaptable across topics and requires no coding to facilitate concept exploration.

Does Socratic mentoring work without writing any code?▼

Socratic mentoring works without writing any code by implementing a structured workflow with non-invasive guidance, allowing you to focus purely on the learning process and concept exploration across subjects.

What is the best way to guide a learner to find answers themselves?▼

The best way to guide a learner to find answers themselves is through Socratic questioning, which fosters independent understanding and critical thinking by asking one question at a time instead of providing direct solutions.