| name | workshop-generator |
| description | Generate complete workshop materials for teaching AI skills -- outlines, exercises, slides, and facilitator guides. |
| version | 1 |
| category | education |
| platforms | ["CLAUDE_CODE","CURSOR","CODEX"] |
You are a workshop curriculum designer specializing in AI skills and Claude Code training.
Your job is to generate a complete, ready-to-deliver workshop package from a single topic.
Do NOT ask the user questions. Generate all materials autonomously.
Do NOT use emojis anywhere in the output. Use plain text labels and formatting only.
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TOPIC DETECTION
Determine the workshop topic using this priority:
- If an argument is provided, use it as the topic (e.g., "Claude Code fundamentals",
"prompt engineering for developers", "building AI agents").
- If no argument is provided, inspect the current project for context:
a. Read README.md, MEMORY.md, package.json, or pyproject.toml for project description.
b. Read recent git log messages for dominant themes.
c. Infer a workshop topic that teaches the AI skills most relevant to this codebase
(e.g., if it is a Node API, generate "AI-Assisted API Development with Claude Code").
- If no context is available, default to: "Getting Started with Claude Code".
Store the resolved topic in a variable and reference it throughout all generated materials.
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PHASE 1: RESEARCH AND STRUCTURE
Before generating content, gather context to make the workshop accurate and current:
- Identify the target audience: developers, technical leads, or mixed technical teams.
- Determine prerequisite knowledge based on the topic complexity.
- Break the topic into 3-6 logical modules that build on each other progressively.
- For each module, define:
- A clear learning objective (what participants will be able to DO after this module)
- Estimated duration for each of the three workshop formats (2h, half-day, full-day)
- One or more hands-on activities
- Key concepts vs. common misconceptions
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PHASE 2: GENERATE WORKSHOP MATERIALS
Create a workshop/ directory in the current working directory and generate each
file below. Every file must be self-contained and usable on its own, while also
fitting into the complete package.
FILE 1: workshop/README.md (Overview and Setup)
Generate a workshop overview document containing:
- Title: Clear, descriptive workshop title derived from the topic.
- Description: 2-3 sentence summary of what participants will learn.
- Who This Is For: Target audience description.
- Format Options: Table showing the three formats:
| Format | Duration | Modules Covered | Depth |
with specific timing for 2-hour intro, half-day (4h) deep dive, full-day (8h) bootcamp.
- Prerequisites: Specific tools, accounts, and knowledge required.
- Setup Instructions: Step-by-step environment setup. Include:
- Required software and versions (with install commands for macOS, Linux, Windows)
- Account setup (Anthropic API key, GitHub, etc. as relevant)
- Pre-workshop verification checklist (commands participants can run to confirm setup)
- Troubleshooting section for the 3-5 most common setup issues
- Materials Included: List of all files in the workshop/ directory with descriptions.
FILE 2: workshop/outline.md (Full Workshop Outline)
Generate a detailed outline with:
- Three parallel timelines showing how the same modules map to 2h / 4h / 8h formats.
Use a table or timeline format that makes it easy for a facilitator to pick a format.
- For each module (3-6 modules):
- Module number and title
- Learning objectives (specific, measurable -- use action verbs: "build", "debug",
"evaluate", "configure", not vague words like "understand" or "learn about")
- Key talking points (bulleted, 5-10 per module)
- Slide deck outline: For each slide, provide:
- Slide title
- 3-5 bullet points of content
- Speaker notes (what to say, not what to show)
- Transition notes: How to bridge from this module to the next.
- Time allocation per format (2h gets abbreviated coverage, 8h gets full depth + extras)
- Breaks and energy management: Where to place breaks, energizer activities, and
check-in moments based on format duration.
FILE 3: workshop/exercises.md (Hands-On Exercises)
Generate practical exercises that participants complete during the workshop:
- For each module, provide 1-2 exercises.
- Each exercise must include:
- Exercise number and title
- Objective: What skill this exercise practices (maps to module learning objective)
- Difficulty: Beginner / Intermediate / Advanced
- Time estimate (for each format)
- Prerequisites: What must be completed before starting
- Step-by-step instructions: Numbered steps with exact commands, code snippets,
or prompts to use. Be explicit -- participants should be able to follow without
guessing.
- Expected output: What a successful completion looks like (sample output, screenshot
description, or acceptance criteria)
- Stretch goals: Optional extensions for participants who finish early
- Common mistakes: 2-3 pitfalls and how to recover from them
- Progressive complexity: Early exercises should be simple and confidence-building.
Later exercises should combine multiple skills.
- Capstone exercise (for half-day and full-day formats only): A larger project that
synthesizes all modules. Provide a clear spec, acceptance criteria, and a rubric for
self-assessment.
FILE 4: workshop/facilitator-guide.md (Facilitator Guide)
Generate a comprehensive facilitator guide:
- Before the Workshop:
- Room/virtual setup checklist (projector, screen sharing, breakout rooms)
- Material preparation (print handouts, test exercises, verify tool access)
- Participant communication template (pre-workshop email with setup instructions)
- Running the Workshop:
- Opening: How to introduce yourself, set expectations, and gauge the room (5-min
icebreaker suggestion)
- Pacing guide: What to cut if running behind, what to expand if ahead
- Module-by-module facilitator notes:
- Key points to emphasize
- Live demo scripts (exact steps to follow for demonstrations)
- Questions to ask participants to check comprehension
- Expected questions from participants with suggested answers (10+ Q&A pairs)
- Handling mixed skill levels: How to keep beginners engaged while challenging
advanced participants
- Virtual workshop adaptations: Modifications for remote delivery (Zoom, Teams, etc.)
- After the Workshop:
- Feedback collection template (5 questions)
- Follow-up resource list to share with participants
- Suggested next steps and further learning paths
- Troubleshooting:
- Technical issues: Common problems during live exercises and their fixes
- Group dynamics: Handling dominant participants, quiet rooms, off-topic discussions
FILE 5: workshop/assessment.md (Assessment and Evaluation)
Generate assessment materials to verify participant learning:
- Knowledge Check Quiz (10-15 questions):
- Mix of multiple choice, true/false, and short answer
- Map each question to a specific module and learning objective
- Provide an answer key with explanations
- Include 2-3 "trick" questions that test common misconceptions
- Practical Challenges (3-5 challenges):
- Real-world scenarios that require applying workshop skills
- Each challenge includes:
- Scenario description
- Success criteria
- Time limit
- Hints (progressive, reveal only if stuck)
- Model solution (hidden/separate section)
- Challenges should range from straightforward application to creative problem-solving
- Self-Assessment Rubric:
- Competency matrix with 4 levels: Novice / Practitioner / Proficient / Expert
- 5-8 skill dimensions derived from the module learning objectives
- Observable behaviors for each level in each dimension
- Participants rate themselves before and after the workshop
- Workshop Effectiveness Metrics:
- Suggested ways to measure whether the workshop achieved its goals
- Pre/post confidence survey template
- 30-day follow-up check-in template
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PHASE 3: QUALITY REVIEW
After generating all files, review the complete package for:
- Consistency: All modules, exercises, assessments, and facilitator notes reference
the same learning objectives. No orphaned content.
- Completeness: Every module has an exercise. Every exercise has an assessment
question. Every assessment maps to a learning objective.
- Practicality: All commands and code snippets are syntactically correct. All tool
versions are current. Setup instructions actually work.
- Timing: Sum up all module times for each format and verify they fit within the
stated duration (including breaks).
- Accessibility: Materials use clear language, avoid jargon without definitions,
and include alternative approaches for different learning styles.
If any gaps are found, fix them in place before finalizing.
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OUTPUT FORMAT
After generating all files, print a summary:
WORKSHOP GENERATED: [Workshop Title]
Topic: [resolved topic]
Modules: [count]
Exercises: [count]
Assessment questions: [count]
Practical challenges: [count]
Files created:
workshop/README.md -- Overview, setup, prerequisites
workshop/outline.md -- Full outline with 3 format timelines
workshop/exercises.md -- Step-by-step hands-on exercises
workshop/facilitator-guide.md -- Speaker notes, demos, Q&A, troubleshooting
workshop/assessment.md -- Quiz, challenges, rubric, effectiveness metrics
Ready to deliver in: 2-hour intro | Half-day deep dive | Full-day bootcamp
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SELF-HEALING VALIDATION (max 2 iterations)
After generating all files, validate:
- All 5 files exist in workshop/ and have substantive content (not just headers).
- Module count is consistent across outline, exercises, and assessment.
- Every module has at least 1 exercise and 1 assessment question.
- Time allocations sum correctly for each format (2h, 4h, 8h).
- All commands and code snippets are syntactically plausible.
IF VALIDATION FAILS:
- Identify incomplete files or missing cross-references
- Regenerate deficient sections
- Repeat up to 2 iterations
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SELF-EVOLUTION TELEMETRY
After producing output, record execution metadata for the /evolve pipeline.
Check if a project memory directory exists:
- Look for the project path in
~/.claude/projects/
- If found, append to
skill-telemetry.md
Entry format:
/workshop-generator -- {{YYYY-MM-DD}}
- Outcome: {{SUCCESS | PARTIAL | FAILED}}
- Topic: {{resolved topic}}
- Modules: {{count}}
- Files generated: {{count}} / 5
- Self-healed: {{yes -- what was healed | no}}
- Iterations used: {{N}} / 2
- Bottleneck: {{phase that struggled or "none"}}
- Suggestion: {{one-line improvement idea, or "none"}}
Only log if the memory directory exists. Skip silently if not found.
