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How to use the Practical Tutorial Writing Rules agent skill
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This guide explains what the Practical Tutorial Writing Rules agent skill does, how to install it, and how to ask an agent to use it. It is written for people who have not used agent skills before. By the end you will be able to install the skill, trigger it with a plain request, and check the draft it produces.
Practical Tutorial Writing Ruleskrillinai/OpenCreator · Apache-2.0 Download the skill Quick start
- 1Download the skill. Download the skill ZIP from the page where you found this guide.
- 2Choose where to install it. Use ~/.claude/skills/ for personal use or .claude/skills/ inside a project. You can also upload the ZIP in Settings → Capabilities → Skills in the Claude apps.
- 3Unzip the package. Unzip the file so that SKILL.md is in the skills folder you chose.
- 4Describe your tutorial. Write a plain request that names the reader, the problem and the outcome you want.
- 5Check the scope and steps. Confirm the draft states the limits of the guide and lists steps in the order a reader would follow them.
- 6Verify the facts. Check every command, version and number against a real source before you publish.
- 7Tick off the completion checklist. Follow the guide yourself and confirm each item in the final checklist.
What does the skill make the agent do?
The skill is a short set of writing rules for practical how-to tutorials. It does not add new tools or connect to outside services. It changes how the agent plans and writes a tutorial.
The rules ask the agent to define the topic before drafting. The topic should state the reader's problem, the concrete result the reader should have after following the guide, and the limits of the guide.
- Scope the topic around the reader's problem, the concrete outcome and the limits of the guide.
- Order steps in the sequence someone would actually follow.
- For each step, explain its purpose, actions, inputs, outputs and common risks.
- Prefer checklists, tables, examples and verification methods in the body.
- Do not invent commands, versions or data that are not in the source material.
- End with a checklist the reader can tick off, not a generic summary.
How do you install the skill?
You can install the skill in one of two ways. Download the skill ZIP from the page where you found this guide. Then choose the option that fits how you work.
For a personal setup, unzip the file into your ~/.claude/skills/ folder. For a single project, unzip it into the .claude/skills/ folder inside that project. You can also upload the ZIP in the Claude apps under Settings → Capabilities → Skills.
- Personal use: unzip into ~/.claude/skills/.
- Project use: unzip into .claude/skills/ inside the project folder.
- Claude apps: upload the ZIP under Settings → Capabilities → Skills.
How do you trigger the skill with a natural request?
You do not need a special command. Describe the tutorial you want in plain language and say that it is a how-to guide or handout. The agent will apply the rules when the request matches the skill.
If the agent does not follow the rules, name the skill in your request. Be specific about the reader and the outcome, because the rules ask for those details first.
- Write a how-to guide for new volunteers on setting up the shared inbox. They should finish with a working test email.
- Draft a workshop handout that teaches parents to label school forms. Include a checklist at the end.
- Using the tutorial writing rules skill, turn these notes into an onboarding guide for new staff.
What does a finished draft look like?
A draft written under these rules starts with the scope: who the reader is, what problem they have, what they will have when finished, and what the guide does not cover. Each step then follows in order, with its purpose, actions, inputs, outputs and pitfalls.
The guide closes with a completion checklist. Each item should be something the reader can confirm, so they can check their own progress step by step.
- Scope: reader, problem, outcome, limits.
- Steps: purpose, actions, inputs, outputs, common pitfalls.
- Body: checklists, tables, examples and verification steps.
- Ending: a tick-off checklist rather than a summary.
What are the safety notes and requirements?
The skill lists no requirements. It does not run scripts and does not use the network. The package contains one file, SKILL.md.
The rules forbid invented commands, versions and data, but the skill does not check facts against real sources. Verify every command, version and number in the draft against an authoritative source before you publish it.
- Requires: nothing listed.
- Runs scripts: no.
- Uses network: no.
- Files: SKILL.md only.
- You must still verify technical facts yourself.
What tips help you get better results?
Give the agent real material. The rules say not to invent details, so the more accurate notes, commands and examples you provide, the more useful the draft will be.
Test the steps yourself before publishing. Because the steps are ordered and each has a verification method, you can follow the guide from start to finish and see where it breaks.
- Provide your own source notes, commands and examples.
- State the reader's starting level and the exact outcome.
- Ask for tables for comparisons and checklists for procedures.
- Follow the draft yourself and fix any step that cannot be verified.
What people use it for
- Writing onboarding documents for new staff or volunteers.
- Producing workshop handouts for classes or community sessions.
- Creating consistent how-to guides across a technical documentation set.
- Drafting step-by-step instructions that someone else can verify.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Practical Tutorial Writing Rules skill free?
The skill is listed under the Apache-2.0 licence. Check the licence file in the source repository for the terms that apply to you.
What do I need to use this skill?
The skill lists no requirements. You need an agent that supports skills, such as the Claude apps or Claude Code with the skill folder in place.
Where do I install the skill?
Unzip it into ~/.claude/skills/ for personal use or into .claude/skills/ in a project. You can also upload the ZIP under Settings → Capabilities → Skills in the Claude apps.
Does the skill check that commands and versions are correct?
No. The rules forbid invented commands, versions and data, but the skill does not verify them. You must check every technical fact against a real source.
Does the skill run scripts or use the internet?
No. It runs no scripts and uses no network access. The package contains only SKILL.md.
Is this skill good for non-tutorial writing?
No. It is designed for practical how-to tutorials. Opinion pieces, fiction and marketing copy are outside its scope.
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Our verdict
This skill suits writers, teachers and technical writers who want consistent, step-by-step how-to guides that are easy to check. It does not verify facts, so it is a poor choice if you need a tool that confirms commands or versions. For opinion, fiction or marketing copy, pick a different approach.
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