Learn code faster with the `drill-me` tutor for Claude Code

A new workflow called `drill-me` helps you learn codebases using a spaced repetition method. It turns Claude into a personal tutor that quizzes you to make sure you actually remember what you've read.

When you join a new project or learn a new language, it's hard to remember all the details. This `drill-me` setup uses Claude Code to analyze your files and create a study plan. It uses a memory technique called spaced repetition, where it asks you questions at specific times to help information stick. This is great for makers who need to quickly understand a complex codebase without spending hours just reading. You can customize the drills to focus on specific logic or architectural patterns using the CLI tool.

Key points

  • Turn Claude Code into a quiz master for your specific project.
  • Uses spaced repetition to move knowledge from short-term to long-term memory.
  • Helps you get comfortable with new codebases much faster than reading alone.
  • Easy to set up as a custom command within the Claude CLI.

Quick term guide

workflow
A repeatable set of steps for getting a task done.
codebase
The full set of files and code that make an app or product work.
spaced repetition
A learning method where you review information at increasing intervals to help you remember it longer.
memory
A ChatGPT feature that lets it use details from past chats in future chats.
Plex
An app that streams your own video and music files to your devices.
logic
The set of rules or steps that a program follows to solve a problem or perform a task.
CLI
A way to run software by typing commands instead of clicking buttons.
edge
Servers closer to users, so apps can respond faster.
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