Your AI Tutor & Study Companion built on Intercom + IntercomSwap

StudyBuddy is an intelligent tutoring system that helps students master their subjects through personalized homework help, concept explanations, and study planning. Plus, save money by trading textbooks through the IntercomSwap marketplace!

• Step-by-Step Homework Help - Never just get answers, learn the process
• Concept Explanations - Complex topics broken down simply with analogies
• Custom Study Plans - Schedules tailored to your deadlines and goals
• Practice Quizzes - Test yourself on any subject
• Essay Assistance - Writing help and proofreading
• Textbook Marketplace - Buy, sell, or swap via IntercomSwap
• Progress Tracking - Monitor study streaks and time invested
• Multi-Subject Support - Math, Science, English, History, CS, and more

School is challenging. StudyBuddy makes learning easier:

✨ 24/7 Tutor - Get help anytime, on any subject 📊 Learn, Don't Memorize - Understand the "why" behind every concept 💰 Save Money - Trade textbooks instead of buying new ($60-80% savings) 🔥 Stay Motivated - Track streaks and celebrate progress 🎓 Personalized - Adapts to your grade level and learning style 📚 All Subjects - One tutor for everything

• Natural language homework questions
• Conversational explanations
• Adaptive teaching based on understanding
• Study planning assistance

• Student-to-student textbook marketplace
• Trade books you're done with
• Buy at student prices (60-80% off retail)
• Sell your old textbooks
• Sustainable textbook reuse

1. Clone this repository
2. Open interactive-demo.html in any browser - works immediately!
3. For full AI tutoring, use index.html with your Anthropic API key

No build process, no dependencies - just pure HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.

Math Help:

• "Help me solve: 2x + 5 = 13"
• "Explain quadratic equations"
• "I don't understand derivatives"
• "Show me how to factor polynomials"

Science Help:

• "Explain photosynthesis simply"
• "What is Newton's Third Law?"
• "Help with my chemistry homework"
• "Describe cellular respiration"

Study Planning:

• "Create a study plan for my math test tomorrow"
• "Help me prepare for midterms"
• "Schedule my week with 3 exams"
• "I'm behind in biology, help me catch up"

Practice & Quizzes:

• "Quiz me on the Civil War"
• "Test my knowledge of algebra"
• "Give me practice problems"
• "Create flashcards for vocabulary"

Essay Help:

• "Help me outline my history essay"
• "Proofread my paper"
• "How do I write a thesis statement?"
• "Give me feedback on this paragraph"

Textbook Marketplace:

• "I need a calculus textbook"
• "Find AP Chemistry books"
• "Trade my biology book for physics"
• "What textbooks are available?"

• Profile Section - Avatar, name, grade level
• Subject Tags - Your current classes
• Study Stats - Streak, questions asked, study time, concepts mastered
• Upcoming Deadlines - Exams, essays, projects

• Quick Actions - One-click shortcuts for common tasks
• Natural Conversation - Ask questions in plain English
• Visual Learning - Formatted solutions with step cards
• Concept Tags - Highlight key ideas
• Problem Cards - Clean math problem display

• Real-time stat updates
• Question counter increments
• Streak tracking
• Responsive mobile design
• Color-coded subjects

• Step-by-step breakdowns
• "Why" behind each step
• Common mistakes to avoid
• Practice problems
• Check your work sections

• Simple language definitions
• Real-world analogies
• Visual descriptions
• Practical applications
• "Why it matters" context

• Custom schedules based on deadlines
• Time-blocked sessions
• Break reminders
• Subject prioritization
• Study technique tips

• Subject-specific quizzes
• Multiple choice questions
• Short answer prompts
• Instant grading
• Explanations for wrong answers

• Frontend: Vanilla HTML/CSS/JavaScript
• AI Model: Claude Sonnet 4 via Anthropic API
• Marketplace: IntercomSwap protocol integration
• Storage: Browser localStorage for tracking
• Subjects: Math, Science, English, History, Computer Science, and more

• Textbooks (any subject, any level)
• Study guides and workbooks
• Test prep materials (SAT, ACT, AP)
• Reference books
• Previous editions (still useful!)

1. List textbooks you no longer need
2. Browse books other students are offering
3. Propose direct swaps or purchases
4. Meet up or ship securely
5. Rate your trading partner

• Save 60-80% vs buying new
• Eco-friendly - reuse instead of waste
• Student-to-student - fair pricing
• Verified ratings - safe trades
• Local & shipping - flexible options

• "I'll trade my Bio textbook for Chemistry"
• "Calculus book + $20 for Physics bundle"
• "AP History study guide for English lit book"

• Stuck on a problem? Get step-by-step guidance
• Don't understand a concept? Get simple explanations
• Need practice? Get similar problems

• Create custom study schedules
• Practice with AI-generated quizzes
• Review weak areas identified by the AI
• Last-minute cramming strategies

• Build study streaks for consistency
• Track concepts mastered over time
• Develop better study habits
• Improve across all subjects

• Trade expensive textbooks
• Access study materials affordably
• Build a library through swaps
• Recoup costs when done

• Video explanations for complex topics
• Handwriting recognition for math problems
• Study group features (collaborative learning)
• Parent/teacher dashboard
• Integration with school LMS systems
• Adaptive difficulty based on performance
• Subject-specific specialized tutors
• Voice input for questions
• Mobile app versions
• Gamification (badges, leaderboards)

Trac Address: [trac1krxpwpfrtkwv8rz8u39f6gxwd6ccpl48vnpq44gg8lkfhk5mmp0qhhzjjp]

This is a fork of Intercom + IntercomSwap built for the Trac Systems competition. StudyBuddy demonstrates:

✅ Real-world educational utility ✅ Dual framework integration (tutoring + marketplace) ✅ AI-powered personalized learning ✅ Student-to-student economy (textbook swaps) ✅ Beautiful, student-friendly UI/UX ✅ Clear instructions for agents (SKILL.md)

StudyBuddy is an educational tool designed to help students learn. It should complement, not replace, classroom instruction and teacher guidance.

Academic Integrity:

• StudyBuddy teaches HOW to solve problems, not just answers
• Encourages understanding over copying
• Students must do their own work
• Use responsibly and ethically

Best Practices:

• Try solving problems yourself first
• Use StudyBuddy to check your work
• Focus on learning the process
• Ask teachers for additional help when needed

This project is part of the Intercom + IntercomSwap ecosystem. Fork it and build your own educational tools!

MIT License - use freely and modify

• Intercom Original
• IntercomSwap
• Awesome Intercom
• Competition Details

Built with 📚 for students using Claude AI, Intercom, and IntercomSwap

Learning made easier, one question at a time. 🎓