scaffold-exercises

Create linting-compliant exercise directory structures with predefined sections, problems, solutions, and explainers.

1|Updated Feb 1, 2026

Search Tags:#file organization #course development #directory structure #education tools #exercise creation

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npx skills add https://github.com/safzanpirani/pi-config --skill scaffold-exercises-safzanpirani

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Skill: scaffold-exercises
Source: https://github.com/safzanpirani/pi-config/tree/main/skills/scaffold-exercises
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/safzanpirani/pi-config --skill scaffold-exercises-safzanpirani

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill addresses the need for a structured and efficient way to create exercise directories for educational purposes, ensuring that the structure is standardized and linting passes.

Core Features & Use Cases

Standardized Directory Structure: Automates the creation of exercise directories with specific sections, problems, solutions, and explainers.
Linting Support: Ensures that the generated directories pass a linting check for quality assurance.
Use Case: Ideal for educators or individuals setting up a new course section or creating exercise stubs.

Quick Start

Run the skill to create a new exercise directory structure for a course section called 'XX-section-name'.

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 create a standardized exercise directory structure for course development?▼

You can create a standardized exercise directory structure by running a script that automates directory creation with predefined sections, problems, solutions, and explainers for educational content organization.

What is the best way to ensure my educational exercise directories pass linting checks?▼

The best way to ensure exercise directories pass linting is to use an automated directory generation tool that formats sections, problems, solutions, and explainers to predefined compliance standards.

Can I generate exercise stubs with separate sections for problems and solutions automatically?▼

Yes, you can automatically generate exercise stubs with separate sections for problems and solutions by running a shell command that creates the predefined directory structure.

Do I need shell commands to set up an exercise directory structure for a new course section?▼

Yes, you need shell commands to execute the directory creation process, which builds the required exercise folders and files for the course section.

Why does my manually created course content directory fail linting checks?▼

Manually created directories often fail linting checks due to non-standardized naming or missing required folders, whereas automated exercise directory generation enforces compliant structure.