Coding Tutor
This Coding Tutor helps users learn to code by providing explanations, debugging assistance, and generating code snippets – boosting understanding & problem-solving skills.
Install on your platform
We auto-selected Claude Code based on this skill’s supported platforms.
Run in terminal (recommended)
claude mcp add coding-tutor npx -- -y @trustedskills/coding-tutor
Or manually add to ~/.claude/settings.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"coding-tutor": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@trustedskills/coding-tutor"
]
}
}
}Requires Claude Code (claude CLI). Run claude --version to verify your install.
About This Skill
What it does
The Coding Tutor skill provides personalized, step-by-step guidance for learning to code. It can explain coding concepts, debug existing code, and generate code snippets based on user requests. The tutor adapts its explanations to the learner's level of understanding, making complex topics more accessible.
When to use it
- You’re a beginner struggling with basic programming syntax or logic.
- You have an error in your code that you can’t figure out and need help debugging.
- You want to understand how a specific piece of code works, line by line.
- You're looking for examples of how to implement a particular coding concept.
Key capabilities
- Explains coding concepts
- Debugging assistance
- Code snippet generation
- Adaptive explanations (level-dependent)
Example prompts
- "Explain the difference between 'for' and 'while' loops in Python."
- "I’m getting a syntax error on line 15 of my JavaScript code. Can you help me debug it?"
- "Can you give me an example of how to use recursion in Java?"
Tips & gotchas
The Coding Tutor is most effective when provided with specific code or questions. Vague requests may result in less helpful responses.
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