learn-codebase
ktaletsk/learn-codebase
A Socratic-style codebase learning tutor that uses questioning, challenges, and active recall to help users understand and master codebases. It maintains a learning journal to track progress and schedule reviews.
49 1MITUpdated 2026-06-15
Overview
This skill acts as a Socratic tutor, guiding users through deep understanding of a codebase by asking questions, encouraging prediction, and promoting active recall. It uses a learning journal to track mastery levels, open questions, and spaced repetition schedules. The skill is designed to be used during onboarding to a new codebase or for deepening understanding of existing code.
Capabilities
- ▸Asks structured questions to guide learning
- ▸Tracks progress in a learning journal
- ▸Uses spaced repetition for review scheduling
- ▸Provides feedback through graduated scaffolding
- ▸Supports multiple learning styles and goals
Best for
Onboarding to a new codebase, deepening understanding of an existing codebase, learning through active recall and spaced repetition, tracking progress and mastery levels, and preparing for specific tasks or code reviews.
Works with
Claude Code
Security considerations
The skill does not execute code, modify files, or send data to external endpoints. It only reads files and uses the AskUserQuestion tool for structured interactions.
Categories
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