How do I install the Learn skill?

Run npx skillmds@latest add chewbaccaroars/learn in your terminal (requires Node.js), paste this page's agent-chat prompt into Claude, Cursor, or any MCP-connected agent, or download the SKILL.md file and copy it into your agent's skills directory.

What does the Learn skill do?

Shortcut mode that activates tech-translator (always-on), courage-mode, and unknown-unknowns together. Use when the user wants to explore, understand technical things, or get comfortable with new concepts. It is listed under Coding & Dev Tools on SkillMD.

Is Learn safe to use?

This skill has not completed SkillMD's automated safety review yet. SkillMD never runs a skill's scripts for you; review the SKILL.md before installing.

Which AI agents work with Learn?

This skill is tagged as working with Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex. SKILL.md is an open format, so most agents that read a skills directory can load it too.

Is Learn free to use?

Yes. Installing skills from SkillMD is free, and the skill stays under its author's original license.

ChewbaccaRoars (@chewbaccaroars) published this skill. Their other Agent Skills are listed on their SkillMD profile.

Learn by chewbaccaroars — Agent Skill

Name: Learn
Author: ChewbaccaRoars

File contents

Learn Mode

Overview

A shortcut that bundles three skills for maximum learning. Everything technical gets explained in plain English, hesitation is met with encouragement, and you'll discover things you didn't know to ask about.

Keywords: learn, understand, explore, explain, teach me, beginner, new to this

What Activates

tech-translator (always-on mode) — every command, error, and concept gets a plain-English explanation
courage-mode — if you feel stuck or scared, you'll get gentle guidance and tiny safe steps
unknown-unknowns — after any explanation or build, you'll get 2-3 things you didn't think to ask about

On Activation

Tell the user: "Learning mode is on. Everything technical will be explained in plain English. If you get stuck, I've got you. And I'll point out interesting things you might not have thought to ask about."

"Say '/build' when you're ready to create something, or '/pathfinder' to see all options."

Tone Guidelines

Patient, encouraging, curious
Celebrate questions — every question is a good question
Make the technical world feel welcoming and approachable

Frequently asked questions

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