What is the Ship-Learn-Next framework?

It is a three-phase cycle consisting of SHIP (create something real), LEARN (reflect on what happened), and NEXT (plan the next iteration), prioritizing 100 reps over 100 hours of study.

Can this skill process YouTube videos?

Yes, by analyzing a provided YouTube transcript, the skill can extract actionable advice and case studies to form a concrete implementation plan.

How does this skill help avoid 'tutorial hell'?

It forces the design of 'Rep 1'—the smallest possible version of a project that can be shipped within a week—ensuring you start building immediately.

What kind of output does the skill provide?

The skill generates a comprehensive Markdown (.md) file containing your Quest Overview, detailed Rep plans, success criteria, and reflection questions.

Is this skill only for software developers?

While highly effective for coding, it can be applied to any domain where learning can be transformed into shippable artifacts, such as design or content creation.

Ship-Learn-Next Action Planner

Name: Ship-Learn-Next Action Planner
Author: softaworks

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Learning & Documentation

Transforms passive learning content into actionable, iterative implementation plans and shippable development quests.

About

The Ship-Learn-Next Action Planner is a specialized Claude Code skill designed to break the cycle of 'tutorial hell' by converting educational materials like YouTube transcripts, technical articles, and documentation into structured execution plans. Based on the philosophy that real learning happens through doing, it guides users through the creation of a 'Learning Quest' divided into small, manageable iterations called reps. This skill ensures every theoretical lesson is immediately applied to a concrete, shippable project, prioritizing rapid shipping and honest reflection over passive consumption.

Key Features

Extracts actionable principles and core lessons from transcripts and articles
Generates structured Markdown plans with action steps and reflection prompts
Breaks down complex goals into the smallest possible shippable iterations (reps)
347 GitHub stars
Defines 4-8 week learning quests with specific, measurable success criteria
Maps a progression path for future development cycles based on initial results

Use Cases

Converting a complex coding tutorial into a series of weekly shippable feature builds
Implementing technical advice from engineering blogs through concrete, hands-on practice
Moving from passive framework study to building a functional prototype using iterative cycles

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Key Features

Extracts actionable principles and core lessons from transcripts and articles
Generates structured Markdown plans with action steps and reflection prompts
Breaks down complex goals into the smallest possible shippable iterations (reps)
347 GitHub stars
Defines 4-8 week learning quests with specific, measurable success criteria
Maps a progression path for future development cycles based on initial results

Use Cases

Converting a complex coding tutorial into a series of weekly shippable feature builds
Implementing technical advice from engineering blogs through concrete, hands-on practice
Moving from passive framework study to building a functional prototype using iterative cycles