| name | lesson-notes |
| description | Generate structured study notes from course materials (transcripts, slides, readings). Creates module overviews, adds frontmatter to slide extracts, and cross-links concepts. |
| argument-hint | <module_number> |
Lesson Notes Generator
Generate structured study notes from course module materials.
Usage
/lesson-notes <module_number>
Example: /lesson-notes 4 to process Module 4
Input Requirements
The module folder M{X}/ should contain:
- Video transcript (
.vtt, .srt, or .txt)
- Slide extracts (
.md files converted from PDFs)
- Any readings or supplementary materials
Process
Step 1: Read All Source Materials
Read M{X}/*.vtt, M{X}/*.md, M{X}/*.txt
Identify:
- Main transcript file
- Slide markdown files
- Supplementary readings
Step 2: Create Module Overview
Create M{X}/Module_{XX}_{Topic}.md using the template from CLAUDE.md.
Required sections:
-
Frontmatter
---
title: "Module Title"
module: X
course: "Course Name"
date_processed: YYYY-MM-DD
tags:
- topic-tags
---
-
Module Materials
- Links to slides, videos, transcripts
- External resource links
- Related modules
-
Video Timestamps
| Timestamp | Topic |
|-----------|-------|
| `0:05:30` | Topic introduction |
-
Executive Summary
- 2-3 sentences capturing key takeaways
-
Key Concepts Table
| Concept | Definition | Related To |
|---------|-----------|------------|
-
Detailed Lesson Notes
- Organized by topic
- Use callout boxes for key insights
- Preserve instructor terminology
-
Frameworks & Models
- Deep dives on specific frameworks covered
- Include diagrams where available
-
Relationships & Links
- Prerequisites
- Builds toward
- Related concepts
-
Study Questions
- 5 questions spanning Bloom's taxonomy
- Recall → Comprehension → Application → Analysis → Evaluation
Step 3: Extract Video Timestamps
Scan transcript for:
- Topic transitions ("Now let's talk about...")
- Key concept introductions
- Examples and case studies
- Exercises or activities
Create timestamp table in module notes.
Step 4: Update Slide Extracts
Add to each slide markdown file:
---
title: "Slide Deck Title"
type: slides
module: X
source: "filename.pdf"
tags:
- topic-tags
---
> [!info] Related Materials
> - [[Module_XX_Topic|Module Overview]]
> - [[Concepts/KeyConcept|Key Concept]]
> [!note] Critical Insight
> Key takeaway or framework summary from this deck
---
(Original slide content follows)
Step 5: Create Concept Notes
For new frameworks, people, or key terms, create notes in Concepts/:
Template:
---
title: "Concept Name"
aliases:
- Alternative Name
- Abbreviation
type: concept
category: framework|person|domain|methodology
tags:
- relevant-tags
---
# Concept Name
## Definition
Brief definition.
## Key Characteristics
- Point 1
- Point 2
## Related Concepts
- [[Concepts/Related1|Related 1]]
- [[Concepts/Related2|Related 2]]
## Module Reference
- [[M{X}/Module_XX_Topic|Module X]] - Where this is covered
Step 6: Cross-Link Everything
Use consistent link formats:
[[Concepts/Name|Display]] for concept references[[M{X}/Module_...|Module X]] for module references[[filename]] for same-folder references
Callout Conventions
> [!note] Key Insight
> Important principle or concept
> [!warning] Common Mistake
> Anti-pattern or pitfall to avoid
> [!example] Case Study: Name
> Real-world application
> [!tip] Practical Application
> How to apply this concept
> [!info] Connection
> How this relates to other topics
Output Checklist
After running this skill, verify:
Customization
Modify this skill for your course by:
- Updating the frontmatter fields
- Adjusting section requirements
- Adding course-specific terminology
- Modifying the concept categories
