outline-builder

Scaffold law school course outlines from class notes, casebooks, and syllabi.

Updated Jun 17, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/tk1cntt/PhapChe --skill outline-builder-tk1cntt
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: outline-builder
Source: https://github.com/tk1cntt/PhapChe/tree/main/docs/claude-for-legal-main/law-student/skills/outline-builder
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/tk1cntt/PhapChe --skill outline-builder-tk1cntt

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve? Law students learn best by building their own outlines, but starting from a blank page is hard and AI tools that generate complete outlines undermine the learning process. This Skill scaffolds the outline structure while requiring the student to supply the substantive rules from their own materials. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Scaffolded Outline Building: Generates topic structure, sub-headings, case slots, and exception placeholders from a syllabus, matching the student's existing outline format exactly. - Socratic Gap-Filling: Asks questions like "what's the rule here?" and marks missing content with [GAP], [NEEDS CASES], or [VERIFY] markers instead of inventing rules. - Source Extraction: Extracts rules and cases verbatim from class notes, casebook excerpts, or case briefs the student pastes in, and flags contradictions between the student's own materials. - Use Case: A 1L says "outline Contracts" after uploading class notes and a casebook section; the Skill builds the topic skeleton, slots in extracted rules, and quizzes the student on thin spots. ## Quick Start Ask the assistant to build an outline for a subject by pointing it at your class notes or casebook section, for example: "outline Contracts from my class notes."

Frequently Asked Questions about outline-builder

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

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How do I build a law school outline from class notes?

Point the Skill at your class notes, casebook sections, or syllabus and it builds the topic scaffold with case slots and exception placeholders. You fill in the rules from your own materials, or paste source text for verbatim extraction into the structure.

Will this tool write my law outline for me?

No, it deliberately refuses to generate rules, case holdings, or analysis from its own knowledge. It scaffolds the structure, asks Socratic questions, and leaves [GAP] markers where source material is missing, because building the outline is itself the studying.

Can I extend an existing outline instead of starting fresh?

Yes, the Skill reads your existing outline and matches its structure, heading depth, and case integration style exactly. It then extends it using new notes or casebook text you paste in.

What outline formats does it support?

It supports traditional nested outlines, rules-only bar-prep style lists, and flowchart-style decision trees. It defaults to matching whatever format your existing outlines already use.

Are AI-generated case citations in my outline reliable?

No, any citations or rules added from the model's own knowledge are unverified and may be fabricated. The Skill flags these with [VERIFY] or [UNCERTAIN] markers and instructs you to confirm each one on Westlaw, Fastcase, or CourtListener before studying.