claude-tutor
A tutor skill for Claude
Install with your AI
Paste into Claude Code, Cursor, or any agent — it reads the repo and wires the tool into your project.
Install and set up claude-tutor (claude-plugin project) into my current project. Found on https://claudeers.com/claude-tutor-2 Repo: https://github.com/JEFF7712/claude-tutor Homepage/docs: — Detected install method: claude-plugin → /plugin install claude-tutor@JEFF7712/claude-tutor Category: education. Platforms: cli. Read the repo's README for exact setup and env vars, then install it and wire it into my project. Claudeers Health Verdict: slowing; community-verified: false. Confirm the source before running anything.
/plugin marketplace add JEFF7712/claude-tutor /plugin install claude-tutor@JEFF7712/claude-tutor
git clone https://github.com/JEFF7712/claude-tutor
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| Platforms | cli |
|---|---|
| Operating systems | — |
| AI compatibility | claude |
| License | MIT |
| Pricing | open-source |
| Language | JavaScript |
Claude Tutor Plugin
An adaptive tutor skill for Claude Code that makes Claude act as an interactive coach for learning any topic.
Install
As a plugin
/plugin marketplace add JEFF7712/rupans-ai-plugins
/plugin install tutor@rupans-ai-plugins
Manual
git clone https://github.com/JEFF7712/claude-tutor.git ~/.claude/skills/claude-tutor
Usage
/tutor <topic>— start a tutoring session- Or just ask naturally: "teach me about quantum physics", "help me learn SQL", "explain how DNS works"
Teaching Modes
The tutor auto-selects and blends 10 teaching modes based on your responses:
| Mode | What it does | Tools |
|---|---|---|
| Socratic Drillmaster | Asks questions that lead you to the answer | — |
| Mixed Practice Architect | Interleaved drills mixing related concepts | Exercises, Code |
| Why-How Interrogator | Challenges surface-level understanding | — |
| Mental Model Forge | Builds frameworks: principles -> rules -> examples | Visuals |
| Visual Thinking Translator | Diagrams, tables, and flowcharts | Visuals |
| Active Recall Generator | Makes you summarize, create analogies, and build flashcards | Exercises, Code |
| Meta-Learning Coach | Checks what's working and adjusts the approach | — |
| Analogy Bridge Tutor | Explains concepts through familiar domains | Visuals |
| Simplified Learning | Breaks complex ideas down for beginners | Visuals, Research |
| Progressive Recall Mentor | Climbs from recall to application to synthesis | Code |
You can also switch modes explicitly: "quiz me", "explain it simpler", "use an analogy", "give me drills", "let's wrap up".
Credits
- Teaching modes inspired by @AI_with_jasmin.
- Visual Companion inspired by the Superpowers Visual Companion pattern.
// faq
What is claude-tutor?
A tutor skill for Claude. It is open-source on GitHub.
Is claude-tutor free to use?
claude-tutor is open-source under the MIT license, so it is free to use.
What category does claude-tutor belong to?
claude-tutor is listed under education in the Claudeers registry of Claude-compatible tools.
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