Gig Learn

Step 2 — Detect Learning Mode

If user provided args containing a URL (http/https): Say: "Detected external course URL. I'll analyze the course structure and build a curriculum around it." Set mode to external. Jump to External Course Flow below.

If user provided args containing "from scratch": Say: "Building a curriculum from scratch." Set mode to fresh. Jump to Fresh Curriculum Flow below.

If user provided other args: Use the args as the topic. Ask ONE question: "Creating a curriculum from scratch, or following an existing course?"

• "from scratch" → fresh mode
• "course" or provides URL → external mode

If no args: Ask: "What do you want to learn? (Topic, course URL, or describe what you're trying to understand)"

Step 3 — Build Curriculum

Fresh Curriculum Flow

1. Research the topic by launching 2 Explore agents in parallel (Agent tool, subagent_type "Explore"), plus WebSearch:

   • Architecture Agent — Investigate core concepts, standard learning progression, prerequisites, and foundational patterns in this domain. Add topic-specific context to the standard profile.
   • Discovery Agent — Investigate authoritative resources (books, docs, platforms), common problem-solving patterns, and how this topic connects to broader themes. Add topic-specific context to the standard profile.
   • WebSearch — Search for external resources, tutorials, and reference materials. Launch in the same parallel block as the agents.

   Synthesize findings from both agents and WebSearch before designing the curriculum.

2. Design the curriculum:

   • Break into 5-12 lessons ordered by progression (simple → complex)
   • Each lesson focuses on ONE concept or pattern
   • Each lesson has 2-4 learning objectives (concrete, testable)
   • Identify dependencies between lessons

3. Present the draft curriculum (see Running Draft below).

External Course Flow

1. Research the course using WebSearch and subagents:

   • Course structure (modules, lessons, topics)
   • Learning objectives per module
   • Prerequisites
   • Exercises or projects included

2. Map to curriculum format:

   • Each course module becomes a lesson (story)
   • Each module's learning objectives become requirements
   • Preserve the course's progression order
   • Note which parts are theory vs practice

3. Present the draft curriculum (see Running Draft below).

Running Draft

After building the curriculum, present it in spec format:

### Curriculum Draft: {Topic}

**Mode:** {from scratch | following {course name}}
**Lessons:** {count}
**Estimated progression:** {description of learning arc}

## Stories (Lessons)

| ID | Lesson | Focus | Prerequisites | Status |
|----|--------|-------|--------------|--------|
| US-001 | {Lesson 1 title} | {concept} | — | NOT COVERED |
| US-002 | {Lesson 2 title} | {concept} | US-001 | NOT COVERED |
| ... | ... | ... | ... | ... |

## Requirements (Learning Objectives)

| ID | Lesson | Objective | How to verify | Priority | Status |
|----|--------|-----------|--------------|----------|--------|
| REQ-001 | US-001 | {Understand X} | {Can explain X, solve Y type problem} | must | NOT COVERED |
| REQ-002 | US-001 | {Apply X to Y} | {Can implement Z pattern} | must | NOT COVERED |
| ... | ... | ... | ... | ... | ... |

Continuing the Conversation

Keep refining until:

• All lessons have at least one learning objective
• Prerequisites between lessons are clear
• The user confirms the scope and order

If the user seems done but gaps remain, surface them: "Before locking, I notice {gap}. Want to add a lesson for it or mark it out of scope?"

Step 4 — Lock Gate

Present the complete curriculum in full SPEC.md format.

Map the curriculum to standard spec format:

• Stories = Lessons (with Scope Notes = focus area)
• Requirements = Learning objectives (with Acceptance Criteria = how to verify learning)
• Constraints = Prerequisites, time commitments, tools needed
• Out of Scope = Topics explicitly excluded
• Clarifications = Learning approach decisions (e.g., "theory before practice" or "learn by doing")

Then ask:

Does this curriculum match what you want to learn?

• "lock" / "approve" — write the curriculum and start learning.
• "change X" — adjust lessons, add/remove objectives.
• "not yet" — continue refining.

STOP. Do not write SPEC.md. Wait for approval.

After Lock — Write Curriculum

Once the user approves:

1. Write .gig/SPEC.md with the locked curriculum in standard spec format. Overwrite any existing draft.

2. Update .gig/STATE.md:

   • Status: SPECCED
   • Last Updated: today's date

3. Say:

"Curriculum locked with {N} lessons and {M} learning objectives."

"Run /gig:gather to start the first lesson. Each lesson runs through the normal gather→implement→govern flow."

"After each lesson, governance generates an article capturing what you learned."