outline-builder

Build learning-mode course outline scaffolds from class notes and casebook excerpts.

Updated May 15, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/az9713/claude-for-legal-tutorial --skill outline-builder-az9713
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: outline-builder
Source: https://github.com/az9713/claude-for-legal-tutorial/tree/main/law-student/skills/outline-builder
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/az9713/claude-for-legal-tutorial --skill outline-builder-az9713

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

It helps law students turn class notes, casebook excerpts, and existing outlines into a learning-mode course outline without shortcutting the thinking that makes the outline usable for exams.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Scaffold-first outline building: Creates topic/subtopic structure, case slots, and exception placeholders aligned to a student’s format, then guides the student to fill in rules themselves.
  • Socratic gap detection: Prompts targeted questions and flags missing or thin areas using gap and uncertainty markers instead of inventing doctrine.
  • Format matching when extending: If extending an existing outline, it preserves the prior structure exactly and integrates provided source text verbatim.

Quick Start

Ask for an outline scaffold by saying: “Build an outline for [subject] from my class notes/casebook section and extend it in my existing format.”

Frequently Asked Questions about outline-builder

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I build a law school course outline from class notes without AI doing the writing for me?

To build a course outline without AI writing for you, this Skill extracts structure from notes and casebooks to create a scaffold, then uses Socratic questioning and gap markers to guide you in filling in rules yourself.

Can I extend my existing law exam outline while preserving its original format?

Yes, you can extend an existing outline while preserving its format exactly. The Skill matches your configured outline structure and integrates provided source text verbatim without altering prior sections.

What is Socratic gap detection in the context of study scaffolding?

Socratic gap detection is a study scaffolding mechanism that prompts targeted questions and flags missing or thin areas using uncertainty markers, ensuring you understand the doctrine instead of receiving AI-generated answers.

What is the best way to integrate casebook excerpts into an exam preparation outline?

The best way to integrate casebook excerpts is by generating a topic and subtopic structure with case slots aligned to your format, ensuring exceptions and placeholders are marked for your review.

Does this outline building approach work for adding to an existing outline scaffold?

Yes, this approach works for extending an existing outline scaffold. It applies specifically when you ask to add to an outline, preserving the exact prior structure while integrating new source text verbatim into the matching format.

When should I not use an automated outline builder for legal education?

You should not use an automated outline builder if you want AI to directly write legal doctrine for you, as this Skill enforces a no-AI-writing policy by only extracting, scaffolding, and marking gaps for your own completion.