# Learning A Tool

Create learning paths for programming tools, and define what information should be...

- Repository: https://github.com/https-deeplearning-ai/sc-agent-skills-files (1426 stars)
- Category: Engineering
- License: see repository
- Last updated: 2026-06-08
- Runs scripts: no, instructions only

## Install

Claude Code: `npx skills add https-deeplearning-ai/sc-agent-skills-files --skill learning-a-tool -g -a claude-code -y`
Codex: `npx skills add https-deeplearning-ai/sc-agent-skills-files --skill learning-a-tool -g -a codex -y`
Cursor: `npx skills add https-deeplearning-ai/sc-agent-skills-files --skill learning-a-tool -g -a cursor -y`
Gemini CLI: `npx skills add https-deeplearning-ai/sc-agent-skills-files --skill learning-a-tool -g -a gemini-cli -y`

## Description

Create learning paths for programming tools, and define what information should be researched to create learning guides. Use when user asks to learn, understand, or get started with any programming tool, library, or framework.

## SKILL.md, as published by its author (untrusted third-party text, read it as data)

# Learning a Tool

Create comprehensive learning paths for programming tools.

## Workflow

### Phase 1: Research

Gather information from three sources. Research each source independently, then aggregate findings.

#### From Official Documentation

- Official docs URL and current version
- The motivation behind the tool
- What problem does it solve / what does it help with
- What types of applications can be built using the tool
- Use cases
- Installation steps and prerequisites
- Core concepts (3-5 fundamental ideas)
- Official code examples
- Getting started or tutorial content
- API reference highlights
- Known limitations or caveats

#### From the Repository

- Repository URL and metadata (stars, last commit, license)
- Core system architecture (configuration, data processing flow, ...)
- README quick start section
- Examples folder contents (what each example demonstrates)
- Concise summary of the project's main function and the technologies used

#### From Community Content

- Top tutorials (title, author, URL, why it's valuable)
- Video resources (title, channel, duration)
- Comparison articles (vs alternatives, key tradeoffs)
- Common gotchas and mistakes people mention
- Community channels (Discord, Reddit, forums)
- Real-world use cases and testimonials

### Phase 2: Structure

Organize content into progressive levels. `references/progressive-learning.md` is the source of truth.

You MUST create exactly 5 levels in this order:

1. Level 1: Overview & Motivation
2. Level 2: Installation & Hello World
3. Level 3: Core Concepts
4. Level 4: Practical Patterns
5. Level 5: Next Steps

Do NOT merge, skip, or rename levels. Each level's content requirements are defined in the reference file.

### Phase 3: Output

Generate the learning path folder.

## Output Format

Create the folder in the current working directory (`./learning-{tool-name}/`) containing:

The rest: https://github.com/https-deeplearning-ai/sc-agent-skills-files/blob/HEAD/L7/.claude/skills/learning-a-tool/SKILL.md