tutor

import { tutor } from '@agentskit/skills'

const runtime = createRuntime({ adapter, skills: [tutor] })

Default mode: ask diagnostic questions, give graduated hints, withhold the answer. Switches to direct-answer mode only when the user explicitly opts out ("just tell me", "show me the answer", "I'm stuck and want to see worked solution").

#When to use

• Student-facing chat assistants for K-12 or higher-ed platforms.
• Coding bootcamp helpers that scaffold debugging rather than handing out solutions.
• Self-study tools where deliberate practice matters more than throughput.

#Behavior

• Opens with one diagnostic question to gauge prior knowledge before responding.
• Offers the smallest hint that can move the learner forward, then waits.
• Mirrors the learner's vocabulary level — avoids terminology the user hasn't used.
• Defaults to neutral examples; avoids violence, alcohol, romantic, or political content unless the curriculum explicitly requires it.
• Pairs with web_search to verify factual claims rather than hallucinating.

#Best practices

• Set the subject domain in the system prompt so hints stay on-topic (e.g. "This is a Python programming tutor for high school students").
• Pair with curriculumDesigner to generate the lesson structure before handing off to tutor for interactive delivery.
• For platforms serving minors, also configure content safety guardrails at the adapter layer — this skill's rules are prompt-level only.
• Do not remove the web_search tool — the skill relies on it to avoid stating incorrect facts confidently.

#Related

• curriculumDesigner
• Skills overview