study-notes-creator

Q: How do I install study-notes-creator?

Run npx skills add https://github.com/szeyu/vibe-study-skills --skill study-notes-creator in your project. The skills CLI detects the agents you use and copies the skill into the right folder. For Claude Code you can also place the skill folder at ~/.claude/skills/study-notes-creator/ (personal) or .claude/skills/study-notes-creator/ (project).

by szeyuDocs & Writing

Create organized, visual study notes with folder structures, diagrams, and example-based learning from source materials (PDFs, lecture notes, documentation). Use when creating structured learning materials, exam preparation notes, or educational documentation. Triggers - organize study notes, create visual learning materials, generate notes with diagrams, exam prep notes, example-based learning.

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Install

Works with every agent the skills CLI supports.

npx skills add https://github.com/szeyu/vibe-study-skills --skill study-notes-creator

01
Install
Run the command in your project. The CLI asks which agents to install for.
02
Describe the task
Ask your agent for something this skill covers. It loads study-notes-creator automatically when relevant.
03
Review the result
The agent follows the SKILL.md steps, scripts and references bundled with the skill.

SKILL.md

The instructions your agent reads when the skill is triggered.

Study Notes Creator

Transform source materials into organized, visual study notes with themed folders, rich diagrams, and example-based learning.

Workflow

flowchart LR
    A[Source Materials] --> B[Extract Topics]
    B --> C[Plan Structure]
    C --> D[Create Notes]
    D --> E[Add Diagrams + Examples]
    E --> F[Build Index]

Step 1: Understand the Source

Read the source - PDFs, lecture notes, existing docs
Identify 5-8 main topics - Major themes
Find subtopics - What falls under each theme?
Note example opportunities - Where can real examples help?

Step 2: Plan Folder Structure

subject/
├── README.md                    # Master index
├── concepts/                    # Core theory
│   ├── 01-introduction.md
│   └── 02-fundamentals.md
├── techniques/                  # How-to procedures
│   ├── 01-method-a.md
│   └── 02-method-b.md
├── examples/                    # Worked problems
│   ├── 01-basic-examples.md
│   └── 02-advanced-examples.md
└── practice/                    # Exercises
    └── 01-exercises.md

Step 3: Note Template

# [Topic Title]

One sentence summary.

## Overview

[Mermaid diagram showing the main concept]

## Key Concepts

### Concept 1

Brief explanation.

**Example:**
[Concrete example with real-world scenario]

## Summary Table

| Term | Definition | Example |
|------|------------|---------|
| A | What A is | Real use case |

## Practice Problems

1. Problem statement
   <details>
   <summary>Solution</summary>
   Step-by-step solution
   </details>

## Related

- [[other-note]] - Connection

Step 4: Mermaid Diagrams (Primary)

Flowchart (Process Flow)

flowchart LR
    A[Start] --> B[Process]
    B --> C{Decision}
    C -->|Yes| D[Action]
    C -->|No| E[End]

Use for: Processes, decision trees, algorithms, workflows

Flowchart TB (Hierarchy/Tree)

flowchart TB
    A[Main Topic] --> B[Branch A]
    A --> C[Branch B]
    A --> D[Branch C]
    B --> E[Detail 1]
    B --> F[Detail 2]
    C --> G[Detail 3]

Use for: Taxonomies, classifications, org charts, topic breakdowns

Sequence Diagram

sequenceDiagram
    participant A as Actor
    participant S as System
    A->>S: Request
    S-->>A: Response
    A->>S: Follow-up

Use for: Interactions, conversations, API calls, cause-effect chains

State Diagram

stateDiagram-v2
    [*] --> Idle
    Idle --> Active : Start
    Active --> Success : Complete
    Active --> Error : Fail
    Error --> Idle : Retry
    Success --> [*]

Use for: Lifecycles, status changes, phases, state machines

Cycle Diagram

flowchart LR
    A[Stage 1] --> B[Stage 2]
    B --> C[Stage 3]
    C --> D[Stage 4]
    D --> A

Use for: Water cycle, feedback loops, iterative processes, life cycles

Timeline

timeline
    title Historical Events
    1800 : Event A
    1850 : Event B
    1900 : Event C
    1950 : Event D

Use for: Historical timelines, project phases, evolution of concepts

Mind Map

mindmap
  root((Topic))
    Branch A
      Detail 1
      Detail 2
    Branch B
      Detail 3
      Detail 4

Use for: Brainstorming, topic overviews, concept relationships

Step 5: ASCII Diagrams (Edge Cases)

Use ASCII only for:

Overview boxes with custom text layout
Layer/stack diagrams
Comparison layouts

Overview Box

┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│                              TOPIC TITLE                                    │
├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│                                                                             │
│  Key Point 1    Key Point 2    Key Point 3                                  │
│      │              │              │                                        │
│  [details]      [details]      [details]                                    │
│                                                                             │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘

Layers/Stack

┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│                              Layer 4 (Top)                                  │
├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│                              Layer 3                                        │
├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│                              Layer 2                                        │
├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│                              Layer 1 (Bottom)                               │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘

Box Characters Reference

Corners: ┌ ┐ └ ┘   Lines: ─ │   T-joints: ├ ┤ ┬ ┴   Arrows: ▶ ▼ ◀ ▲

Step 6: Example-Based Learning Patterns

Pattern 1: Concept → Example → Variation

## [Concept Name]

**Definition:** Brief explanation.

**Example:**
[Concrete, real-world scenario]

**Variation:**
What if [different condition]? → [Different outcome]

Cross-discipline examples:

Subject	Concept	Example	Variation
Biology	Osmosis	Red blood cells in salt water shrink	In pure water? → Cells swell
Economics	Supply/Demand	Oil price rises when OPEC cuts production	New oil discovered? → Price falls
Physics	Momentum	Bowling ball vs tennis ball at same speed	Same mass, different speed?
History	Cause/Effect	Industrial Revolution → urbanization	No steam engine?

Pattern 2: Problem → Solution → Explanation

**Problem:** [Specific question]

**Solution:**
Step 1: [Action]
Step 2: [Action]
Result: [Answer]

**Why it works:** [Underlying principle]

Pattern 3: Compare and Contrast

Aspect	Topic A	Topic B
Feature 1	...	...
Feature 2	...	...

Similarities: Both... Key Difference: A is... while B is...

Step 7: Build the Index

# [Subject Name]

Brief description.

## Quick Navigation

### 📚 Core Concepts
- [[concepts/01-topic|Topic Name]] - Brief description

### 🔧 Techniques/Methods
- [[techniques/01-method|Method Name]] - Brief description

### 💡 Examples
- [[examples/01-basic|Basic Examples]] - Start here

---

*Last updated: YYYY-MM-DD*

Quality Checklist

Every note has at least 1 Mermaid diagram
Every concept has at least 1 concrete example
Examples use real, relatable scenarios
Folder structure is numbered for reading order
README links to all notes
Wikilinks connect related topics

FAQ

What does the study-notes-creator skill do?

How do I install study-notes-creator?

Run npx skills add https://github.com/szeyu/vibe-study-skills --skill study-notes-creator in your project. The skills CLI detects the agents you use and copies the skill into the right folder. For Claude Code you can also place the skill folder at ~/.claude/skills/study-notes-creator/ (personal) or .claude/skills/study-notes-creator/ (project).

Which AI agents can use study-notes-creator?

Any agent that supports the open Agent Skills format (a folder with a SKILL.md file), including Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Gemini CLI, Windsurf, Cline, OpenCode and more.

Is study-notes-creator safe to install?

No partner security audit is available yet. Skills can run commands and scripts, so read the SKILL.md and any bundled files before installing.

Who maintains study-notes-creator?

It is published by szeyu in szeyu/vibe-study-skills. It has 332 recorded installs.

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