outline-to-micro-course

Convert plain outlines into structured micro-course YAML files.

Updated Jan 30, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/productkind/monorepo --skill outline-to-micro-course
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Skill: outline-to-micro-course
Source: https://github.com/productkind/monorepo/tree/main/.claude/skills/outline-to-micro-course
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/productkind/monorepo --skill outline-to-micro-course

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Outline-to-micro-course helps creators convert a broad course outline into a fully structured micro-course with challenges, steps, and reusable artifacts, saving time and ensuring consistency.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Automates conversion of outlines into a complete micro-course YAML
  • Generates challenge/step structures aligned to the project's courseSteps.ts model
  • Enforces a concise, award-ready course format suitable for rapid content deployment

Quick Start

Provide an existing outline and let the tool generate a ready-to-run micro-course YAML in the target content/course folder.

Frequently Asked Questions about outline-to-micro-course

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I convert a plain outline into a structured micro-course?

To convert a plain outline into a structured micro-course, provide the outline text to generate a ready-to-run micro-course YAML file. This YAML file will contain fully structured modules with challenges, steps, quizzes, and reusable artifacts.

What is a micro-course YAML schema and when do I need it for educational content?

A micro-course YAML schema is a structured format that defines modular lessons, including challenges, steps, and frontmatter-driven naming. You need this format when designing short, modular lessons for rapid content deployment and consistency across educational teams.

Can I automate micro-course generation for multiple modules?

Yes, you can automate micro-course generation for multiple modules. The tool processes a broad outline and outputs a single YAML file containing challenge and step structures across all modules, ensuring consistency and enforcing an award-ready course format.

Does the generated micro-course YAML include quizzes and challenge steps?

Yes, the generated micro-course YAML includes quizzes and challenge steps. The output adheres to the micro-course metadata schema, automatically generating challenge and step structures while performing checks for single-concept outcomes and safe, non-toxic generation.

What is the best way to structure modular lessons from an existing outline?

The best way to structure modular lessons from an existing outline is using automated frontmatter-driven YAML generation. This enforces a concise format, handles reusable artifacts, and aligns the challenge and step structures directly to the project's course model.

Are there limitations when generating a micro-course YAML from an outline?

The main limitation is that the generation relies on adhering to the project's specific micro-course metadata schema. The automated system enforces strict single-concept outcomes and safe generation checks, meaning outlines must align with these modular constraints to produce valid YAML.