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# Cortex Tutorials

Hands-on tutorials to help you master cortex from beginner to advanced.

## Learning Paths

Structured progressions that connect tutorials into a guided journey.

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  <a href="learning-paths/onboarding/" class="doc-card">
    <h3>Onboarding: Zero to Productive</h3>
    <p>Install cortex, learn the core loop (agents, skills, modes), run your first workflow, and pick your next direction. Start here if you're new.</p>
    <span class="doc-card__arrow">Start Path &rarr;</span>
    <div class="doc-card__meta">
      <span>~40 minutes</span>
      <span>5 stages</span>
      <span>Beginner</span>
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## Featured Tutorial

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  <a href="getting-started-tui/" class="doc-card">
    <h3>Getting Started with Cortex TUI</h3>
    <p>Master the Terminal User Interface in 20-30 minutes. Learn navigation, agent management, workflows, and when to use CLI vs TUI.</p>
    <p class="muted"><strong>Topics:</strong> TUI Navigation • Agents & Modes • Skills & Workflows • Command Palette • Export • AI Assistant • MCP Servers • Profiles</p>
    <span class="doc-card__arrow">Start Tutorial &rarr;</span>
    <div class="doc-card__meta">
      <span>20-30 minutes</span>
      <span>15+ checkpoints</span>
      <span>60+ examples</span>
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## Tutorial Series by Level

### Beginner

- **[Getting Started with TUI](getting-started-tui/)** — Your first 30 minutes with cortex
- *Coming Soon:* **Quick CLI Reference** — Essential commands for power users

### Intermediate

- *Coming Soon:* **Custom Profiles** — Create project-specific configurations
- **[AI Watch Mode](ai-watch-mode/)** — Real-time intelligent recommendations

### Advanced

- *Coming Soon:* **Custom Workflows** — Build YAML-based automation
- **[Skill Authoring Cookbook](skill-authoring-cookbook/)** — Create reusable knowledge modules
- **[CI/CD Integration](ci-cd-integration/)** — Automate context in pipelines

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## 📚 Additional Resources

### Documentation

- [TUI Keyboard Reference]({{ '/guides/tui/tui-keyboard-reference.html' | relative_url }})
- [AI Intelligence Guide]({{ '/guides/development/AI_INTELLIGENCE_GUIDE.html' | relative_url }})
- [MCP Management Guide]({{ '/guides/mcp/MCP_MANAGEMENT.md' | relative_url }})

### Reference Materials

- `man cortex` — Complete CLI reference (requires installation)
- `cortex --help` — Built-in command help
- [GitHub Repository](https://github.com/NickCrew/claude-cortex)

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## 💡 Learning Tips

**For Visual Learners:**

- Check out the [Feature Catalog Presentation]({{ '/presentations/tui-showcase.html' | relative_url }})
- Screenshots included in Getting Started tutorial

**For Command-Line Fans:**

- Each tutorial includes CLI alternatives
- Clear markers for "CLI-only" features
- Batch operation examples

**For Hands-On Learners:**

- Every tutorial includes checkpoints
- Practice exercises at each level
- Challenge yourself sections

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*Have a tutorial request? [Open an issue](https://github.com/NickCrew/claude-cortex/issues) on GitHub.*
