CRAFT™️ Alpha: Learn CRAFT in 5 Minutes: The Tutorial That Starts Itself
SPECIAL SERIES :: THE CRAFT™️ ALPHA :: POST 12:: CRAFT-BASICS-TUTORIAL
Learn CRAFT's structured AI workflow system in 5 minutes with our self-starting tutorial. Download 4 text files, ask your AI to read them, say "CRAFT" — and the interactive tutorial begins. Perfect for absolute beginners. Free for non-commercial use.
Learn CRAFT in 5 Minutes:
The Tutorial That Starts Itself
Transform your AI conversations from random chats into structured, reusable workflows — even if you've never used AI before
Get the Free Tutorial Files →What if AI Could Remember Everything Between Chats?
If you've ever felt frustrated starting over with ChatGPT or Claude every single conversation, you're not alone. That's exactly why we created CRAFT — and now we've made it so simple that the tutorial literally starts itself when you mention the word "CRAFT" to your AI.
Today, we're releasing the CRAFT Basic Tutorial: a complete learning system that teaches you structured AI workflows in just 5 minutes. No coding required. No technical background needed. Just download four text files, ask your AI to read them, and say "Let's use CRAFT."
Getting Started: 3 Simple Steps
Step 1: Download the Tutorial Files
Visit our GitHub repository and download these four text files:
CFT-FWK-SPEC-v*.txt— The CRAFT rulesCFT-FWK-COOKBK-CORE-v*.txt— Basic recipesCFT-PROJ-TUT-001_CRAFT-TUTORIAL-BASICS-v*.txt— Tutorial systemCFT-PROJ-TUT-001_AI-CHAT-HISTORY-v*.txt— Progress tracking
These are just text files — they work with any AI assistant that accepts file uploads.
Step 2: Upload Files to Your AI Assistant
Open ChatGPT, Claude, or any AI assistant that supports file uploads. Attach all four files to your conversation. Use the following prompt: "Please read all attached files and recap them". That's it — no installation, no configuration.
Step 3: Say the Magic Words
After the AI confirms it has read the files, type any of these phrases to activate the tutorial:
- "Let's use CRAFT"
- "Initialize CRAFT"
- "Start CRAFT"
- Or just mention "CRAFT" in any way!
The tutorial will detect your mention, initialize automatically, and ask if you want the Quick Start (5 minutes) or Standard Tutorial (10 minutes).
What You'll Learn
Quick Start Mode (5 minutes)
- Comment System: How to communicate clearly with AI using H→AI and AI→H messages
- Recipe Basics: Pre-built conversation patterns you can reuse
- Project Structure: Understanding the 4-file system
Full Tutorial (continues from Quick Start)
- Handoff System: Save progress between sessions
- CRAFT Operations Manager: Automated monitoring
- Personas: Different AI communication styles
- Variables & Functions: Store and reuse information
- And 8 more features... at your own pace
See It In Action
After asking your AI to "Please read all attached files and recap them", simply mention "CRAFT" and the tutorial springs to life. No commands to memorize, no setup required. It just works.
You: Please read all attached files and recap them
AI: I've read all four CRAFT files... [recaps the files]
You: Let's use CRAFT
AI: CRAFT Tutorial System detected! Initializing...
Welcome to CRAFT! I can offer you:
1. Quick Start (3 essential features - 5 minutes)
2. Standard Tutorial (5 features at a time - 10 minutes)
3. Skip for now (You can always say "start tutorial" later)
What would you prefer? (1, 2, or 3)
It's really that simple. The tutorial adapts to your responses, provides examples for everything, and remembers your progress for next time.
Why Learn CRAFT?
Stop Starting Over: Every ChatGPT, Gemini, Grok, Copilot or Claude conversation normally starts from scratch. With CRAFT, your AI remembers project context, decisions, and progress across sessions.
Work Smarter: Define variables, functions, and instructions once. Reuse them forever. Turn repetitive tasks into single commands.
Stay Organized: CRAFT's 4-file structure keeps your projects clean, documented, and shareable with others.
It's Free: CRAFT is open source and free for non-commercial use. Learn it, use it, share it.
⚠️ Alpha Software Notice
CRAFT is currently in ALPHA phase (August 2025). Features may evolve as we refine the framework. This tutorial focuses on stable, core features that are fundamental to CRAFT's design. Perfect for learning the essentials that won't change.
Ready to Transform Your AI Conversations?
Download the Tutorial Files (Free)No signup required • Works with any AI • Learn in 5 minutes
Quick Questions
Do I need to know how to code?
Not at all! CRAFT uses simple text files and plain English commands. If you can type, you can use CRAFT.
Which AI assistants work with CRAFT?
Any AI that accepts file uploads: ChatGPT, Claude, and others. The tutorial files are just text — universally compatible.
What if I get stuck?
Type "HELP" anytime during the tutorial. The system will understand where you are and provide targeted assistance. You can also say things like "I don't understand" or "explain that again."
Is this really free?
Yes! CRAFT is free for non-commercial use (research, educational, experimental). Commercial use requires a license, but learning and personal projects are always free.
Why do I need to ask the AI to read the files first?
Some AI tools don't automatically read attached files. By asking "Please read all attached files and recap them", you ensure the AI has loaded all the tutorial content before you start. This makes the AutoStart feature work reliably across all AI platforms.
