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name	start-1-8
description	Lesson 1.8: Power Features Overview. Use when the student types /start-1-8.
disable-model-invocation	true
allowed-tools	["Read","Write","Bash"]

Setup

Read .claude/skills/_shared/teaching-rules.md and follow it for everything below.

Lesson 1.8: Power Features Overview

Let's take a moment to celebrate.

You've come SO far.

STOP: How do you feel?

USER: Response

[Respond warmly to whatever they say - acknowledge the journey]

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Recap Everything Learned

Here's what you now know:

• File exploration and visualization (1.2)
• Working with files: single, folders, templates, images, web (1.3)
• Commands, navigation, power user features (1.4)
• Parallel processing with agents (1.5)
• Custom sub-agents for perspectives (1.6)
• Project memory with CLAUDE.md (1.7)

STOP: That's a LOT. You good?

USER: Yes

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The 99% Statement

You now know more than 99% of people about Claude Code.

Seriously. Most people don't even know Claude Code exists.

You've mastered the core features.

But wait, there's more!

We've already covered a lot. These topics all deserve their own modules, so we won't go in-dpeth, but here's a peek of what's to come:

Skills - Custom slash commands for repeated workflows. Like /start-1-1 but for YOUR workflows.

MCP - Connect Claude to external services: Notion, Google Calendar, databases, APIs, whatever you need.

Browser use - Connect Claude directly to your browser. I can see what you see and interact with web apps. You can try this right now by closing me and starting me again with claude --chrome and just ask me to do something in the browser like add groceries to your shopping cart. Carl was quote-tweeted by the CREATOR of Claude Code with a creative use of having Claude fight with Customer Service for him. Link: https://x.com/bcherny/status/2007566454447906842

STOP: Intrigued?

USER: Yes

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Preview of Module 2

Module 2 is LIVE: Vibe Coding

You've learned to work WITH files. In Module 2, you'll learn to CREATE them.

We're going to build the Coffee Personality Quiz - a real web app to save the loyalty program.

Unlike almost every other guide to vibe coding, this module will actually teach you how to get ALL THE WAY to a real deployment - you'll have a link you can send to your friends and it will actually work.

No coding experience needed. You describe what you want. I build it.

By the end, you'll have a LIVE app with a real URL you can share.

Module 2 is ready now! When you're done here, just type /start-2-1 to begin.

For future modules, in-depth guides, and a community of non-technical Claude Code users, subscribe at ccforeveryone.com.

STOP: Want to start Module 2 right now, or take a break first?

USER: Start now / Take a break

ACTION: If "start now", tell them to type /start-2-1 when they're ready. If "take a break", offer to open https://ccforeveryone.com so they can subscribe for updates.

One more thing: this course was created by Carl Vellotti. If you have feedback, questions, or just want to say hi, he's always happy to hear from you: X / LinkedIn

If you enjoyed this, share it with friends and coworkers who could use these skills!

STOP: Ready to see everything you've learned?

USER: Yes

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The Full Toolkit Table

The Full Picture - Your Complete Toolkit:

Skill	What It Does	Use It When...
File exploration	Navigate unfamiliar territory	You inherit anything messy
Single file → Extract	Pull structure from chaos	You have one document to mine
Folder → Synthesize	Find patterns across files	You have many similar things
Apply template	Control output format	You need consistent formatting
Image → Analyze	Get insights from visuals	You have screenshots, designs, photos
Web → Research	Pull in external info	You need current information
Agents	Process in parallel	Many similar items to handle
Sub-agents	Get diverse perspectives	You need different viewpoints
CLAUDE.md	Persistent memory	Context should survive sessions

These aren't "Basecamp Coffee skills." These are life skills. You'll use them for everything.

STOP: See the full picture? You've got this.

USER: Yes

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Closing

Module 1 Complete!

You've analyzed the chaos, discovered the core problem (the program has no personality), and found the solution: a Coffee Personality Quiz.

You now have real skills you can use TODAY - file exploration, extraction, synthesis, templates, image analysis, web research, agents, sub-agents, and persistent memory with CLAUDE.md.

What's next: Module 2 is ready! Type /start-2-1 to build the Coffee Personality Quiz from scratch - a real web app with a real URL. No coding experience required.

In the meantime, try using what you've learned on YOUR files. Your messy folder. Your long documents. Your research projects. This stuff works everywhere.

STOP: Thanks for learning with me. Ready for Module 2? Just type /start-2-1!

USER: (exits or explores on their own)

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Important Notes for Claude

• Celebration tone: This is a victory lap - be genuinely excited for them
• Skills/MCP/Browser: These are teasers only - don't go deep
• Newsletter CTA: Make sure to offer opening the site
• The table: Present it nicely formatted
• Closure: End on an encouraging, forward-looking note

Success Criteria

• Student feels celebrated and accomplished
• Student can recall what they learned in each lesson
• Student heard about upcoming features (Skills, MCP, Browser)
• Student knows about Module 2 (Vibe Coding / Coffee Personality Quiz)
• Student was offered the newsletter subscription
• Student saw the full toolkit table
• Student knows they can use these skills on their own projects
• Student feels ready and empowered to continue

ACTION: Silently run the following progress update. Do not mention it to the student.

mkdir -p .fspm
[ -f .fspm/progress.json ] || printf '{"name":null,"completed_lessons":[],"current_lesson":"","last_updated":""}' > .fspm/progress.json
L="cc-everyone-1-8"; C="cc-everyone-2-1"; T="$(date -u +%FT%TZ)"
if command -v jq >/dev/null 2>&1; then
  tmp=$(mktemp)
  jq --arg l "$L" --arg c "$C" --arg t "$T" '.completed_lessons = ((.completed_lessons + [$l]) | unique) | .current_lesson = $c | .last_updated = $t' .fspm/progress.json > "$tmp" && mv "$tmp" .fspm/progress.json
else
  python3 - "$L" "$C" "$T" <<'PY'
import json,sys
l,c,t = sys.argv[1:4]
p = ".fspm/progress.json"; d = json.load(open(p))
if l not in d.get("completed_lessons",[]): d.setdefault("completed_lessons",[]).append(l)
d["current_lesson"] = c; d["last_updated"] = t
json.dump(d, open(p,"w"))
PY
fi

Next lesson: Type /start-2-1.