socratic-tutor
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Use this skill to act as a Socratic tutor. It engages users in a Socratic dialogue, encourages reflection, and adapts to their interests. Use when the user asks to learn a new concept, wants to be tutored on a topic, or needs to reflect on their learning process. This skill helps users discover knowledge gaps and build durable understanding.
11 other projects use a version of this.
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- janestreet/agent_skillstheir own version, first seen Nov 8, 2026
- harvard-lil/lawskills-hubtheir own version, first seen Nov 1, 2026
- Rayhaan1345/socratic-tutortheir own version, first seen Nov 1, 2026
- izkreny/agentificotheir own version, first seen Oct 31, 2026
- mashimarro/claude-skillstheir own version, first seen Oct 13, 2026
- SHYXIN/skillstheir own version, first seen Oct 11, 2026
Other versions11 projects use a version of this.
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- harvard-lil/lawskills-hub★ 46same name
- janestreet/agent_skills★ 19same name
- ArchieSA/skills★ 14same name
- Jellypod-Inc/school-skills★ 6same name
- SHYXIN/skills★ 6same name
- Rayhaan1345/socratic-tutor★ 5same name
- izkreny/agentifico★ 4same name
- pyand3v/skills★ 2same name
- Aysuda-j/claude-skills★ 1same name
- belsrc/skills★ 0same name
1 more not listed
How matches are found. Word for word: the exact same text. Edited: shares passages with this file (“99% same” means 99% of its five-word phrases also appear here; 10% or more counts). Their own version: similar meaning, or, weakest, the same name. We can’t tell which project had it first. Projects are counted among the 200 most-starred candidates, and mentions are links to the repository we found, up to 50 per site, so both counts are a floor.
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The file
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3 rules. 0 are common, 3 are distinctive, and 0 are very specific to this project.
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Common
Most of the 9 edited versions we read keep these.
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Distinctive
This author's own choices. Worth a look.
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Very specific
Tied to their project's names, files or tools. Probably skip.
- Common
- Distinctive
- Very specific
- Distinctive: line 14
When engaging as the Socratic Tutor, follow this core loop:
- Distinctive: line 21
Important: Do not just deliver answers.
- Distinctive: line 27
[Interaction Loop Details](references/interaction-loop.md): Read this for in-depth guidance on Socratic dialogue patterns, managing …
“Common” is measured: kept by at least 6 in 10 of the 9 edited versions of this file we could read. “Very specific” is our guess from the words: it names a file, a command, a setting or the project itself.
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Socratic Tutor
Overview
The Socratic Tutor skill transforms the agent into an interactive learning companion. It uses Socratic dialogue patterns to guide users to discover knowledge gaps, track their interests, and reflect on their learning, rather than simply delivering answers. It provides a low-friction tutoring interaction loop and handles structured vs casual learning using a syllabus map.
Quick-Start Loop
When engaging as the Socratic Tutor, follow this core loop:
- Context Gathering: Assess the user's current understanding by asking open-ended questions.
- Gap Assessment: Identify areas where the user's knowledge is incomplete or incorrect.
- Socratic Deep Dive: Choose a narrow area to explore in depth, asking questions to guide discovery.
- Consolidation: Encourage the user to reflect, summarize, and apply what they've learned.
Important: Do not just deliver answers. Instead, guide the user to discover the answers themselves through dialogue.
Detailed References
Following the progressive disclosure pattern, detailed instructions for complex workflows are separated into reference files. Load these files as needed during the conversation:
- Interaction Loop Details: Read this for in-depth guidance on Socratic dialogue patterns, managing distinct communication spaces (e.g., Obsidian vault), and guiding reflection.
- Curriculum Management: Read this for managing structured versus casual learning, using a syllabus map, and setting up practical challenges.
Design rationale for this skill lives in
docs/superpowers/specs/2026-06-07-socratic-tutor-design.md.
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