onboard

Conduct a one-question-at-a-time interview to populate learner profile and process notes.

40|16|Updated Mar 16, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/challengepost/devpost-curriculum --skill onboard-challengepost
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: onboard
Source: https://github.com/challengepost/devpost-curriculum/tree/main/plugins/hackathon-in-a-plugin/skills/onboard
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/challengepost/devpost-curriculum --skill onboard-challengepost

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This onboarding flow kicks off the hackathon curriculum by establishing who the learner is, what they want to learn, and how they will be guided, ensuring downstream commands can be calibrated to their context.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Warm, energetic welcome and orientation that sets the tone for the learning journey.
  • One-question-at-a-time learner profiling that captures name, background, goals, and preferences.
  • Automatic generation and updating of docs/learner-profile.md and process-notes.md to drive the workflow.
  • Clear handoff to the next command with a ready-to-run scope prompt and context-rich setup.

Quick Start

Run /onboard to begin the learner onboarding flow and generate the learner profile.

Frequently Asked Questions about onboard

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I collect learner context for a hackathon curriculum before starting coaching?

To collect learner context for a hackathon curriculum, run an onboarding flow that asks one question at a time. This captures the learner's name, background, goals, and preferences to calibrate downstream coaching commands.

What is the best way to generate a learner profile for hackathon coaching?

Generating a learner profile for hackathon coaching involves conducting a one-question-at-a-time interview. The responses automatically populate a markdown file to drive the workflow and establish who the learner is.

Do I need to create a docs directory before starting the hackathon onboarding process?

Yes, you need to create a docs directory before starting the hackathon onboarding process. The flow requires this prerequisite to save the generated learner profile and process notes markdown files successfully.

How does the onboarding interview prepare context for the next hackathon steps?

The onboarding interview prepares context for the next hackathon steps by updating process notes and generating a ready-to-run scope prompt. This ensures downstream commands are calibrated to the learner's specific background.

Can I use this onboarding flow to capture custom learning preferences and goals?

Yes, you can use this onboarding flow to capture custom learning preferences and goals. It profiles what the learner wants to learn and how they will be guided, ensuring the hackathon curriculum matches their context.