Claude Tutor Plugin
An adaptive tutor skill for Claude Code that makes Claude act as an interactive coach for learning any topic.
What's New in v2
- Live Code Execution — tutor writes and runs examples so you see real output
- Interactive Exercises — practice with real code challenges, get feedback on your solutions
- Visual Aids — Mermaid diagrams and ASCII visuals for abstract concepts
- Web Research — pulls in current docs and examples when topics need up-to-date info
Visual Companion (v2.1)
Ask the tutor to "show me in the browser" or "open visuals" during any session to launch a browser-based visual companion. The tutor pushes rich content to your browser while the conversation continues in the terminal:
- Rendered diagrams — Mermaid diagrams rendered as interactive SVGs
- Interactive quizzes — click-based multiple choice with instant feedback
- Visual walkthroughs — step-through animations with CSS transitions
Requires Node.js. Start with any visual request during a tutoring session.
Install
As a plugin
/plugin marketplace add JEFF7712/claude-tutor
/plugin install tutor@claude-tutor
Manual
git clone https://github.com/JEFF7712/claude-tutor.git ~/.claude/skills/claude-tutor
Usage
/tutor <topic> — start a tutoring session- Or just ask naturally: "teach me about quantum physics", "help me learn SQL", "explain how DNS works"
Teaching Modes
The tutor auto-selects and blends 10 teaching modes based on your responses:
| Mode | What it does | Tools |
|---|
| Socratic Drillmaster | Asks questions that lead you to the answer | — |
| Mixed Practice Architect | Interleaved drills mixing related concepts | Exercises, Code |
| Why-How Interrogator | Challenges surface-level understanding | — |
| Mental Model Forge | Builds frameworks: principles -> rules -> examples | Visuals |
| Visual Thinking Translator | Diagrams, tables, and flowcharts | Visuals |
| Active Recall Generator | Makes you summarize, create analogies, and build flashcards | Exercises, Code |
| Meta-Learning Coach | Checks what's working and adjusts the approach | — |
| Analogy Bridge Tutor | Explains concepts through familiar domains | Visuals |
| Simplified Learning | Breaks complex ideas down for beginners | Visuals, Research |
| Progressive Recall Mentor | Climbs from recall to application to synthesis | Code |
You can also switch modes explicitly: "quiz me", "explain it simpler", "use an analogy", "give me drills", "let's wrap up".
Credits
JEFF7712