scaffold-exercises

Create structured exercise directories with sections, problems, solutions, and explainers.

Updated Jun 21, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/dallenpyrah/pi --skill scaffold-exercises-dallenpyrah
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Skill: scaffold-exercises
Source: https://github.com/dallenpyrah/pi/tree/main/skills/scaffold-exercises
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/dallenpyrah/pi --skill scaffold-exercises-dallenpyrah

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill streamlines the process of setting up exercise directories with sections, problems, solutions, and explainers that pass linting, saving time and ensuring consistency in educational materials.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Exercise Directory Creation: Automatically generate directory structures for exercises with specified naming conventions.
  • Content Stubbing: Create stubs for problem, solution, and explainer content within the exercise directories.
  • Linting Validation: Ensure that the generated exercise directories pass linting checks for quality assurance.
  • Use Case: Ideal for educators and trainers who need to quickly set up course materials with a structured and validated format.

Quick Start

Run the 'scaffold-exercises' skill with the desired exercise plan file 'exercise-plan.txt' to create a new set of exercise directories.

Frequently Asked Questions about scaffold-exercises

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

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How do I automate exercise directory creation for educational materials?

Automate exercise directory creation by running the skill with an exercise plan file to generate structured folders containing sections, problems, solutions, and explainers. This eliminates manual setup and enforces naming conventions automatically for educational materials.

What is content stubbing and how does it work for training exercises?

Content stubbing generates placeholder files for problems, solutions, and explainers within exercise directories. It creates the required content structure upfront, ensuring educational training materials have consistent file placeholders ready for authoring.

How do I validate exercise directory structures against naming conventions?

Validate exercise directory structures using built-in linting checks that verify naming conventions and content stubbing requirements. The linting process runs automatically after directory generation to ensure quality assurance and compliance for educational materials.

Can I set up course materials without manual directory configuration?

Yes, you can set up course materials without manual configuration by providing an exercise plan file. The skill requires no manual setup, automatically handling directory creation, content stubbing, and linting validation for training material organization.

What's the best way to organize educational content into sections and problems?

The best way to organize educational content is using an automated scaffolding approach that creates directories with specified naming conventions. It structures content into sections, problems, solutions, and explainers while validating the structure through linting.

Do I need any dependencies to generate exercise directories with linting?

No dependencies are required to generate exercise directories with linting. The skill operates standalone, using built-in scripts to create structured exercise folders and validate them against linting rules without external tools or manual setup.