Sensei

Guide learners through Socratic questioning and adaptive scaffolding with session reports.

1|Updated Apr 2, 2026

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Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/mec07/claude_skills --skill sensei-mec07

💬 Prompt for ChatGPT / Claude Chat▼

Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: Sensei
Source: https://github.com/mec07/claude_skills/tree/main/stow/Sensei
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/mec07/claude_skills --skill sensei-mec07

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Sensei provides guided learning interactions that transform the AI from a doer to a mentor, helping developers acquire knowledge more effectively.

Core Features & Use Cases

Adaptive scaffolding with five levels (Observer to Full Scaffold) to tailor guidance.
Socratic questioning and memory-based knowledge-gap reviews to promote self-discovery.
Session end reporting and knowledge-gap tracking that integrates with project memory and TELOS when available.
Sub-skills such as Sensei:Scaffolding and Sensei:Report to organize focused learning journeys.

Quick Start

Enable Sensei mode with /sensei to start a guided mentorship session.

Frequently Asked Questions about Sensei

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

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How do I use Socratic questioning to guide developers through a coding session instead of just giving answers?▼

Use Socratic questioning to guide coding sessions by enabling a mentoring mode that uses adaptive scaffolding to prompt self-discovery, rather than directly outputting the code solution.

What is adaptive scaffolding and how does it help with software engineering mentoring?▼

Adaptive scaffolding is a guided learning technique with five levels, from Observer to Full Scaffold, that tailors mentoring interactions to help developers discover solutions and acquire knowledge effectively.

Can I track knowledge gaps discovered during design reviews and coding sessions?▼

Yes, you can track knowledge gaps during design reviews and coding sessions, utilizing memory-based reviews to monitor learning progress and generate session end reports for continuous coaching.

Does this guided learning approach work with project memory and TELOS?▼

Yes, the guided learning approach integrates with project memory and TELOS when available, ensuring that knowledge-gap tracking and session reports are synced with your existing engineering environment.

What is the best way to start a Socratic mentoring session for knowledge-gap coaching?▼

The best way to start Socratic mentoring is to trigger the guided learning mode, which instantly transforms the AI from a doer into a mentor, enabling focused knowledge-gap coaching journeys.

When should I avoid using AI mentoring in my development workflow?▼

You should avoid AI mentoring when you need immediate code generation rather than knowledge acquisition, as this approach prioritizes Socratic self-discovery and learning over directly solving the task.