claude-code-tutorial

Claude Code Tutorial Plugin

Learn Claude Code by doing. This plugin provides interactive tutorials that teach you Claude Code through hands-on exercises with your own code.

Quick Start

1. Install Claude Code (if you haven't already):

See Claude Code Setup Guide

2. Install the tutorial plugin:

curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/discord/claude-code-tutorial/main/install.sh | bash

3. Start the tutorial:

claude
/claude-code-tutorial:tutorial

That's it!

Commands

Command	Description
/claude-code-tutorial:tutorial	Main tutorial - learn Claude Code basics with hands-on exercises
/claude-code-tutorial:tutorial-advanced	Advanced tutorial - learn to extend Claude Code
/claude-code-tutorial:cheat-sheet-basic	Quick reference for modes, workflow, and key commands
/claude-code-tutorial:cheat-sheet-advanced	Quick reference for extending Claude Code

Note: The full command format is plugin-name:command. You can also try just /tutorial if there's no naming conflict with other plugins.

The Tutorial

How It Works

Just type /claude-code-tutorial:tutorial and Claude will:

1. Ask what you want to work on - Pick something real (understand code, build a feature, modify existing code)
2. Track your progress - Creates .claude/tutorial-progress.md so you can resume anytime
3. Teach by doing - You'll apply each concept to your actual project as you learn
4. Summarize key takeaways - Quick reference for when to use what

Basic Tutorial (/claude-code-tutorial:tutorial)

Learn how to USE Claude Code:

• Natural interaction in your terminal
• The 4 permission modes and when to use each
• Planning effectively for best results
• Where you'll spend your time (hint: not writing code)
• Hands-on practice with your code

Advanced Tutorial (/claude-code-tutorial:tutorial-advanced)

Learn how to EXTEND Claude Code:

• Create custom slash commands
• Build skills (auto-activating domain knowledge)
• Configure agents for complex tasks
• Set up hooks for automation
• Define rules for your codebase
• Connect external tools via MCP
• Context engineering (SPEC/PLAN/TODO pattern)
• Parallel development with worktrees

Key Concepts

The Planning Pattern

Plan → Review → Test First → Implement Step by Step → Verify → Commit

Where You'll Spend Your Time

With AI coding, most time goes to THINKING, RESEARCHING, PLANNING, and REVIEWING - not writing. The writing is fast; front-load your thinking.

Permission Modes (Shift+Tab to cycle)

Mode	File Edits	Shell Commands	Use When
Default	Ask	Ask	Learning, sensitive code
Accept Edits	Auto	Ask	Active development
Plan	Blocked	Blocked	Exploring, designing
Agent (YOLO)*	Auto	Auto	Parallel async work

*Agent mode requires: claude --dangerously-skip-permissions on startup

When to Extend Claude Code

You have...	Create a...
Repeated workflow you run often	Slash command (/commit, /test)
Complex multi-step task	Agent (structured output, autonomous)
Domain knowledge Claude doesn't have	Skill (design system, internal APIs)
Something to auto-run after edits	Hook (format on save, lint)
File-specific guidelines	Rules (security rules for auth code)
Need live external data	MCP (live docs, browser automation)

Plugin Structure

claude-code-tutorial/
├── plugins/claude-code-tutorial/
│   ├── .claude-plugin/
│   │   └── plugin.json          # Plugin metadata
│   ├── commands/
│   │   ├── tutorial.md          # Main tutorial entry point
│   │   ├── tutorial-advanced.md # Extending Claude Code
│   │   ├── cheat-sheet-basic.md # Quick reference - basics
│   │   └── cheat-sheet-advanced.md
│   ├── skills/
│   │   └── create-plugin/       # Plugin creation skill
│   │       ├── SKILL.md
│   │       └── scripts/
│   │           └── create-plugin.py
│   └── .mcp.json                # MCP config (Context7, Playwright)
├── CHANGELOG.md                 # Version history
├── QUICKSTART.md
└── README.md

Creating Your Own Plugin

Ask Claude to create a plugin for you:

> Create a plugin called my-helper for code review

Claude will use the create-plugin skill to scaffold the directory structure.

Or use the script directly:

# Interactive mode
python plugins/claude-code-tutorial/skills/create-plugin/scripts/create-plugin.py

# Or with arguments
python plugins/claude-code-tutorial/skills/create-plugin/scripts/create-plugin.py my-plugin "My plugin description" --author myusername --examples

Or manually:

# Create directory structure
mkdir -p my-plugin/.claude-plugin
mkdir -p my-plugin/commands