Universal Notes Generator
A Claude skill from pinakdhabu/Exam-prompt.
Install
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Security review
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- ✓ Secret / credential exfiltration
- ✓ Dangerous shell & filesystem operations
- ✓ Untrusted network calls
- ✓ Known-malicious package signatures
What it can access
- ✓ Network access No
- ✓ Filesystem access No
- ✓ Shell / process execution No
- ✓ Environment & secrets No
- ✓ Dynamic code execution No
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Universal Academic Notes Generator
> Quick Start: Provide university name + subject code/topics + exam pattern (marks/time). The > skill auto-selects the best note format. Example: "Generate Cornell notes for University of > Nairobi, Bachelor of Computer Science, Database Systems Unit 3: Normalization. SPPU 2019 pattern, > 6 marks per topic."
Overview
Generates 100% syllabus-locked, exam-ready notes for any subject at any university. Produces structured notes with definitions, mechanism points, diagrams, tables, and examples. Calibrated for examiner checking behavior across global academic standards.
How This Skill Works with Any University
- User provides: University name, department/discipline, subject code/name, syllabus topics or
PDF, exam pattern details
- System maps: The subject to the Universal Subject Framework (see below)
- System selects: Optimal note format(s) based on Notes Type Selection matrix
- System generates: Syllabus-locked notes in chosen format(s)
- System calibrates: Depth, terminology, and structure to match the specific university's exam
pattern
Example: "Generate notes for [University of Cambridge] [Computer Science] [Algorithms] [Unit 3: Sorting]"
1. Notes Type Selection
Choose the right note format based on these dimensions:
Dimension A — Subject Type
| Subject Type | Characteristics | Recommended Formats | | ----------------- | ----------------------------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------- | | Theory-heavy | Law, History, Philosophy, Literature, Management | Outline, Cornell, Q&A, Summary, Detail/Explanatory | | Numerical | Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, Finance, Economics | Formula Sheets, Worked Examples, Flowchart-based | | Mixed | Computer Science, Chemistry, Biology, Accounting | Table-based, Mind Map, Flowchart, Cornell | | Conceptual | Psychology, Sociology, Political Science, Education | Mind Map, Cornell, Q&A, Cross-subject Integration | | Lab/Practical | Lab Sciences, Engineering Labs, Clinical Skills | Diagram-centric, Flowchart, Rapid Revision | | Language | English, French, German, Sanskrit, Linguistics | Outline, Cornell, Table-based (grammar), Q&A |
Dimension B — Exam Type
| Exam Type | Strategy | Recommended Formats | | ----------------- | ---------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------- | | Closed Book | Memory-heavy, need recall triggers | Rapid Revision, Mind Map, Cornell, Q&A | | Open Book | Reference-heavy, need indexing | Detailed/Explanatory, Table-based, Formula Sheets | | Online/Remote | Searchable but timed | Summary, Rapid Revision, Flowchart | | MCQ-based | Fact recognition | Q&A, Rapid Revision, Table-based | | Essay-based | Argument structure | Outline, Cornell, Detailed/Explanatory | | Problem-based | Method application | Flowchart, Formula Sheets, Worked Examples | | Viva/Oral | Quick recall | Mind Map, Rapid Revision, Q&A |
Dimension C — Time Available
| Timeframe | Approach | Recommended Formats | | ----------------------------- | ----------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------- | | 2 weeks (Comprehensive) | Deep understanding | Detailed/Explanatory, Cross-subject Integration, All formats combined |
Dimension D — Purpose
| Purpose | Focus | Recommended Formats | | ------------------------ | ----------------------- | ----------------------------------------------- | | Last-minute revision | High-yield, memorizable | Rapid Revision, Formula Sheets, Q&A | | First-time learning | Build understanding | Detailed/Explanatory, Outline, Mind Map | | Exam preparation | Exam-aligned practice | Cornell, Q&A, Flowchart, Table-based | | Assignment reference | Comprehensive coverage | Detailed/Explanatory, Cross-subject Integration | | Teaching others | Clear explanation | Mind Map, Flowchart, Diagram-centric |
Dimension E — Learning Style
| Learning Style | Best Formats | | ---------------------- | ------------------------------------------------- | | Visual | Mind Map, Diagram-centric, Flowchart, Table-based | | Verbal/Linguistic | Outline, Cornell, Detailed/Explanatory | | Logical/Analytical | Flowchart, Formula Sheets, Table-based comparison | | Read/Write | Cornell, Outline, Summary, Q&A | | Kinesthetic | Worked Examples, Diagram-centric (draw/re-draw) |
2. Universal Subject Framework
Every subject at any university maps to this template:
┌────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ [UNIVERSITY NAME] — [DEPARTMENT] — [COURSE CODE]: [COURSE NAME] │
│ [SEMESTER/TERM] [YEAR] — [INSTRUCTOR] — [EXAM PATTERN REF] │
├────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ UNIT [N]: [UNIT TITLE] │
├────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ │
│ TOPIC HEADING (aligned to syllabus verbatim) │
│ ┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │
│ │ DEFINITION / CORE CONCEPT │ │
│ │ (Precise, exam-ready, examiner-friendly wording) │ │
│ └─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ │
│ │
│ KEY POINTS / CORE NOTES │
│ • Point 1 — with explanation │
│ • Point 2 — with explanation │
│ • Point 3 — with explanation │
│ │
│ DIAGRAM / VISUAL AID (described in text or rendered) │
│ [Description of diagram, flowchart, or figure] │
│ │
│ TABLE (for comparisons, classifications, or structured data) │
│ ┌──────────┬──────────┬──────────┬──────────┐ │
│ │ Header 1 │ Header 2 │ Header 3 │ Header 4 │ │
│ ├──────────┼──────────┼──────────┼──────────┤ │
│ │ Data │ Data │ Data │ Data │ │
│ └──────────┴──────────┴──────────┴──────────┘ │
│ │
│ EXAMPLE / APPLICATION │
│ [Real-world or exam-relevant example demonstrating the concept] │
│ │
│ EXAM TIP │
│ [How this topic is typically asked: marks, command words, │
│ common mistakes, examiner expectations] │
│ │
│ [FORMAT-SPECIFIC SECTION] │
│ (Cornell cues / Mind Map nodes / Flowchart steps / │
│ Q&A pairs / Formula box / etc.) │
│ │
└────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘3. All Note Types / Formats
3.1 Outline Notes
Best for: Linear thinkers, first pass, theory-heavy subjects
Structure:
[UNIT N: TITLE]
1. [TOPIC A]
1.1 [Subtopic]
- Key point
- Key point
- Example
1.2 [Subtopic]
- Key point
- Key point
2. [TOPIC B]
2.1 [Subtopic]
...3.2 Cornell Notes
Best for: Active recall, exam revision, closed-book prep
Structure:
┌────────────────────────────────┬──────────────────────────────────┐
│ CUE COLUMN │ NOTES COLUMN │
│ (Questions/Keywords) │ (Main content) │
├────────────────────────────────┼──────────────────────────────────┤
│ What is [concept]? │ Definition and explanation │
│ Key characteristics? │ Bullet points │
│ How does it differ from X? │ Comparison │
│ Application? │ Example │
│ Exam tip? │ How to answer │
├────────────────────────────────┴──────────────────────────────────┤
│ SUMMARY (3-4 sentences covering the entire page) │
└──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘3.3 Mind Map / Concept Map Notes
Best for: Visual learners, seeing connections, brainstorming
Structure (textual representation):
┌─────────────────────┐
│ CENTRAL CONCEPT │
│ (Topic Title) │
└──────────┬──────────┘
│
┌─────────────────────┼─────────────────────┐
│ │ │
┌────────┴────────┐ ┌────────┴────────┐ ┌────────┴────────┐
│ BRANCH 1 │ │ BRANCH 2 │ │ BRANCH 3 │
│ (Subtopic) │ │ (Subtopic) │ │ (Subtopic) │
└────────┬────────┘ └────────┬────────┘ └────────┬────────┘
│ │ │
┌────────┴────────┐ ┌────────┴────────┐ ┌────────┴────────┐
│ Leaf 1 │ Leaf 2 │ │ Leaf 1 │ Leaf 2 │ │ Leaf 1 │ Leaf 2 │
└─────────────────┘ └─────────────────┘ └─────────────────┘3.4 Flowchart-Based Notes
Best for: Processes, algorithms, workflows, step-by-step procedures
Structure:
┌──────────────┐
│ START │
│ (Condition) │
└──────┬───────┘
│
▼
┌──────────────┐ YES ┌──────────────┐
│ DECISION? │────────────│ ACTION A │
│ │ └──────┬───────┘
└──────┬───────┘ │
│ NO │
▼ ▼
┌──────────────┐ ┌──────────────┐
│ ACTION B │ │ ACTION C │
└──────┬───────┘ └──────┬───────┘
│ │
└──────────────┬─────────────┘
▼
┌──────────────┐
│ END │
│ (Result) │
└──────────────┘Accompanied by textual explanation of each step.
3.5 Table-Based Comparison Notes
Best for: Comparing theories, methods, algorithms, classifications
Structure:
┌──────────────────┬──────────────┬──────────────┬──────────────┐
│ DIMENSION │ OPTION A │ OPTION B │ OPTION C │
├──────────────────┼──────────────┼──────────────┼──────────────┤
│ Definition │ Text │ Text │ Text │
│ Year/Origin │ Date/Source │ Date/Source │ Date/Source │
│ Key Principle │ Description │ Description │ Description │
│ Advantages │ List │ List │ List │
│ Disadvantages │ List │ List │ List │
│ Applications │ Examples │ Examples │ Examples │
│ Exam Frequency │ High/Med/Low │ High/Med/Low │ High/Med/Low │
└──────────────────┴──────────────┴──────────────┴──────────────┘3.6 Q&A Format Notes
Best for: Active recall, self-testing, exam preparation
Structure:
┌────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Q1: [Question as it appears in exams — exact command word usage] │
│ A1: │
│ • Point 1 with explanation │
│ • Point 2 with explanation │
│ • Point 3 (if marks ≤ 2, stop; if 4+ marks, add more) │
│ • Example / Diagram reference │
│ Marks: [2/4/6/8/10] — Command: [Define/Explain/Compare/...] │
├────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ Q2: [Next question] │
│ A2: │
│ • ... │
└────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘3.7 Summary Notes (Condensed)
Best for: Quick revision, last-minute review, high-density information
Structure:
┌────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ [TOPIC]: 3-4 bullet points covering the entire topic │
├────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ [TOPIC]: 3-4 bullet points │
├────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ KEY FORMULAS / DEFINITIONS (boxed/highlighted) │
├────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ COMMON EXAM QUESTIONS (without answers, as checklist) │
│ Question 1 │
│ Question 2 │
│ Question 3 │
└────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘3.8 Detailed / Explanatory Notes
Best for: First-time learning, deep understanding, complex topics
Structure:
┌────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ SECTION 1: INTRODUCTION & CONTEXT │
│ • Why this topic matters (real-world relevance) │
│ • Prerequisites / assumed knowledge │
│ • Where this fits in the syllabus / broader field │
├────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ SECTION 2: CORE CONTENT │
│ • Definition (multiple angles: textbook, examiner, researcher) │
│ • History / evolution (if relevant) │
│ • Detailed mechanism / working (step-by-step) │
│ • Mathematical derivation (if applicable) │
├────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ SECTION 3: VARIATIONS & EDGE CASES │
│ • Special cases, exceptions, limitations │
│ • Common misconceptions │
├────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ SECTION 4: APPLICATIONS │
│ • Real-world examples │
│ • Case studies │
│ • Exam-style problem walkthroughs │
├────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ SECTION 5: EXAM STRATEGY │
│ • How this topic is typically examined
…
## Source & license
This open-source skill is cataloged on AgentStack and links to its original source — we do not rehost the code.
- **Author:** [pinakdhabu](https://github.com/pinakdhabu)
- **Source:** [pinakdhabu/Exam-prompt](https://github.com/pinakdhabu/Exam-prompt)
- **License:** MIT
- **Homepage:** https://pinakdhabu.github.io/Exam-prompt/
Install and usage instructions live in the source repository linked above.
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