tutor-codebase

Guide learners through codebases with Socratic questioning and real code symbols.

5|Updated Jun 2, 2026

Search Tags:#architecture #onboarding #codebase #learning #socratic #tutoring

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/Flagrare/llm-tutor --skill tutor-codebase

💬 Prompt for ChatGPT / Claude Chat▼

Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: tutor-codebase
Source: https://github.com/Flagrare/llm-tutor/tree/main/plugins/llm-tutor/skills/tutor-codebase
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Flagrare/llm-tutor --skill tutor-codebase

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires bash, jq, and includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This skill solves the difficulty of learning a new, complex codebase by providing a structured, Socratic tutoring experience that is grounded in the actual files and architecture of the project.

Core Features & Use Cases

Context-Aware Learning: Automatically reads and analyzes project files to build a curriculum based on the real architecture, not generic theory.
Socratic Methodology: Uses calibration and productive failure to ensure you understand the code deeply rather than just being given answers.
Use Case: Use this when you join a new project or need to understand a specific feature flow, such as an authentication system, by having the tutor guide you through the relevant files and logic.

Quick Start

Invoke the tutor by typing /tutor-codebase followed by the path to your repository and an optional aspect description to begin your guided learning session.

Frequently Asked Questions about tutor-codebase

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

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How do I learn a new codebase architecture quickly when joining an existing project?▼

You can learn a new codebase architecture quickly by using a Socratic AI tutor that reads project files and generates a curriculum anchored in real code symbols. This context-aware approach grounds your learning in the actual project structure rather than generic theory.

What is the Socratic method for codebase onboarding and how does it work?▼

The Socratic method for codebase onboarding works by using calibration and productive failure to guide you through relevant files and logic. Instead of giving direct answers, the tutor ensures you understand the code deeply through structured questioning based on real architecture.

How do I start a guided learning session to understand a specific feature flow like an authentication system?▼

To start a guided learning session for a specific feature flow, invoke the tutor with your repository path and an optional aspect description. The tutor analyzes the project structure through file reading, grep, and globbing to build a customized curriculum.

Do I need bash and jq installed to use this codebase tutoring tool?▼

Yes, you need bash and jq installed because the codebase tutoring tool requires these dependencies to perform codebase exploration. The tool relies on Claude Code tools to read files, grep, and glob your project structure to maintain stateful learning progress.

Can I maintain learning progress across multiple sessions while navigating a complex codebase?▼

Yes, you can maintain stateful learning progress across multiple sessions while navigating a complex codebase. The tutor tracks your guided learning journey through the project architecture, allowing you to resume your curriculum where you left off.

Best way to understand software architecture compared to reading documentation or browsing source code manually?▼

Understanding software architecture through a Socratic tutor is more effective than manual browsing because it automatically analyzes project files to build a structured curriculum. This approach uses productive failure to ensure deep comprehension of the real architecture instead of passive reading.