scaffold-exercises

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

Updated May 5, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Varadraj13/zone-of-classification --skill scaffold-exercises-varadraj13
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: scaffold-exercises
Source: https://github.com/Varadraj13/zone-of-classification/tree/main/Core_skills/scaffold-exercises
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Varadraj13/zone-of-classification --skill scaffold-exercises-varadraj13

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill addresses the need for a streamlined process to create structured exercise directories for educational purposes, ensuring a consistent and organized setup for students and instructors.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Directory Structure Creation: Automatically generates directories for sections, problems, solutions, and explainers.
  • Linting: Ensures directories and files meet specific criteria for quality assurance.
  • Customization: Supports the creation of minimal or full-fledged exercise stubs based on the user's preference.

Quick Start

Run the skill to scaffold a new exercise with stubs for a course section, specifying the section number and exercise name: 'scaffold-exercises 01-retrieval-skill-building 01.03-retrieval-with-bm25'

Frequently Asked Questions about scaffold-exercises

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I automatically create exercise directory structures for a course?

You can create exercise directory structures by running a scaffold command that specifies the section number and exercise name, which automatically generates the necessary folders and files for your course design.

What is the best way to set up exercise stubs for educational training sections?

The best way to set up exercise stubs is using an automated directory scaffolding tool that generates structured folders for sections, problems, solutions, and explainers based on your specified section and exercise details.

Can I generate minimal exercise stubs instead of a full directory structure?

Yes, you can generate either minimal or full-fledged exercise stubs based on your preference, allowing you to customize the depth of the directory structure created for your educational training materials.

How does linting work when generating educational exercise directories?

Linting ensures the generated educational exercise directories and files meet specific quality criteria, automatically validating the structured format for sections, problems, solutions, and explainers during the creation process.

What format do I need to specify for section and exercise details when scaffolding directories?

You need to specify the section number and exercise name in a structured format, such as providing '01-retrieval-skill-building' as the section and '01.03-retrieval-with-bm25' as the exercise name to scaffold the directories correctly.