Tutor
The Tutor skill provides personalized learning support by answering questions and explaining concepts, boosting understanding and knowledge retention.
Install on your platform
We auto-selected Claude Code based on this skill’s supported platforms.
Run in terminal (recommended)
claude mcp add tutor npx -- -y @trustedskills/tutor
Or manually add to ~/.claude/settings.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"tutor": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@trustedskills/tutor"
]
}
}
}Requires Claude Code (claude CLI). Run claude --version to verify your install.
About This Skill
What it does
The tutor skill provides educational assistance and guidance. It can explain complex topics in a simplified manner, answer questions related to various subjects, and offer explanations tailored to different learning levels. This skill aims to facilitate understanding and knowledge acquisition for users seeking personalized instruction.
When to use it
- Need help understanding a difficult concept in math or science.
- Want an explanation of historical events presented in a clear and concise way.
- Seeking clarification on grammar rules or writing techniques.
- Require assistance with learning a new language, including vocabulary and sentence structure.
Key capabilities
- Explains complex topics simply.
- Answers questions across various subjects.
- Provides explanations tailored to different learning levels.
Example prompts
- "Explain the concept of photosynthesis like I'm a fifth grader."
- “What are the main causes of World War II?”
- "Can you help me understand the difference between 'there', 'their', and 'they’re'?"
Tips & gotchas
The tutor skill is most effective when provided with specific questions or topics. Vague requests may result in less targeted responses, so be as clear as possible about what you want to learn.
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