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scaffold-exercises

Create and validate educational exercise directories with numbered sections and READMEs.

2|Updated Apr 11, 2026
Search Tags:#course development#directory creation#repo validation#education automation#exercise setup
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/jupes/agent-forge-harness --skill scaffold-exercises-jupes
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: scaffold-exercises
Source: https://github.com/jupes/agent-forge-harness/tree/main/.claude/skills/scaffold-exercises
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/jupes/agent-forge-harness --skill scaffold-exercises-jupes

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill automates the creation of course exercise directories and validates them against repository-specific standards, streamlining the process of setting up educational materials.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Directory Scaffolding: Automatically creates exercise directory structures with numbered sections and variants.
  • Repo-Specific Validation: Validates created directories against the repository's configured checks.
  • Use Case: When developing a new course, use this Skill to quickly set up exercise directories that adhere to your repository's conventions and validation rules.

Quick Start

Scaffold a new exercise section for a course by providing the section number and name, for example: 'scaffold-exercises create-section 02-algorithmic-thinking'.

Frequently Asked Questions about scaffold-exercises

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I automate exercise directory creation for a new course repository?▼

You can automate exercise directory creation by scaffolding numbered sections and exercise variants automatically, ensuring required READMEs are generated according to your repository-specific standards and validation rules.

What is the best way to validate educational exercise directories against repository conventions?▼

Validating educational exercise directories involves running repository-specific validation commands to verify that numbered sections, exercise variants, and required READMEs match your configured directory naming conventions.

How do I set up a numbered exercise section with variants in a course repo?▼

Setting up a numbered exercise section involves providing a section number and name to trigger automated scaffolding of the directory structure, exercise variants, and required READMEs for that section.

Do I need repository-specific validation commands to scaffold course exercises?▼

Yes, repository-specific validation commands and directory naming conventions are required to ensure the scaffolded exercise directories adhere to your repository's configured checks and standards.

Can I use directory scaffolding for course development without manually creating READMEs?▼

Yes, directory scaffolding for course development automatically creates required READMEs alongside numbered sections and exercise variants, eliminating manual setup and ensuring compliance with repository standards.

Why does my scaffolded exercise directory fail repository validation checks?▼

Scaffolded exercise directories may fail validation if the directory naming conventions or required READMEs do not match the repository-specific validation commands configured for your educational repository.

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