https://github.com/jerryblessed/learnvm
https://github.com/jerryblessed/learnvm
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- Host: GitHub
- URL: https://github.com/jerryblessed/learnvm
- Owner: Jerryblessed
- Created: 2025-04-13T13:05:39.000Z (about 1 year ago)
- Default Branch: main
- Last Pushed: 2025-05-30T17:25:37.000Z (about 1 year ago)
- Last Synced: 2025-05-31T01:34:42.715Z (about 1 year ago)
- Language: JavaScript
- Size: 2.31 MB
- Stars: 0
- Watchers: 1
- Forks: 0
- Open Issues: 0
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- Readme: README.md
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# LearnVM đ
**Learn Linux on Your Browser with AI-Powered Guidance**
LearnVM is an interactive browser-based learning platform that teaches Linux through real-time command execution, AI-driven assistance, and gamified progression. It provides users with a Linux terminal experience powered entirely in-browser using **CheerpX**, allowing learners to practice and master Linux skills without installing any software.
This project builds upon the work done during the [WebVM Hackathon](https://github.com/leaningtech/WebVMHackathon/blob/main/results2024.md), where a project won for its innovative use of WebAssembly and client-side virtual environments.
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# Presentation đģ
**Slide deck**
Presentation slide for [LearnVM.](https://github.com/Jerryblessed/learnvm/raw/refs/heads/main/presentation/LearnVM.pptx).
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## đ Overview
LearnVM offers a modular and interactive Linux Learning Management System (LMS) with these key components:
- **Split Workspace Interface**: One pane displays lessons/tasks, the other runs a fully functional terminal via CheerpX.
- **AI-Powered Tutor**: Learners can ask a virtual avatar questions about Linux topics, and receive smart, human-like answers powered by a generative LLM.
- **Gamified Progression**: Modules are unlocked upon completing prior tasks; users get real-time validation of their commands.
- **Prompt-Based Tutor Triggers**: Each lesson has AI prompts that help the tutor auto-respond or guide learners during errors or curiosity.
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## đ Key Features
- **Real Linux Execution** in Browser via CheerpX
- **Human Avatar Tutor** powered by Generative AI
- **Task-Based Learning Modules** with Validation
- **Interactive Prompt Engine** tied to LMS context
- **No Installation Required**
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## đˇ Screenshots
### Landing Page
### AI Tutor Page
### LMS Terminal Split View
### AI Prompt Integration with Tutor
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## đ How It Works
- **Frontend**: React-based interface with module/task display and embedded terminal view.
- **CheerpX**: Provides an emulated Linux terminal directly in the browser.
- **AI Tutor**: Listens to student questions or errors and responds with guidance, using LLMs.
- **Progression System**: Tracks completion of terminal tasks and moves the user to the next challenge.
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## đ¨âđŧ Ideal For
- Students studying Linux fundamentals
- Bootcamps teaching command line basics
- Universities needing browser-based labs
- Developers preparing for DevOps/Sysadmin roles
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## 𧹠Future Enhancements
- Lesson Bookmarking & Progress Tracking
- Support for Additional Environments (Docker, Git, etc.)
- Quizzes & Certification
- Community Forum/Support built into the LMS
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## đ Tech Stack
- **React.js**: Frontend framework
- **CheerpX**: Browser-based x86 virtualization
- **LLMs**: AI Tutor backed by generative models (e.g., GPT)
- **TailwindCSS**: For UI styling
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## đšī¸ Getting Started (Dev Setup)
1. Clone the repository
```bash
git clone https://github.com/Jerryblessed/learnvm.git
cd learnvm
```
2. Install dependencies
```bash
npm install
```
3. Run the development server
```bash
npm run dev
```
4. Visit `http://localhost:3000` in your browser
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## đ Acknowledgment
This platform builds upon previous winning solution at the [WebVM Hackathon](https://github.com/leaningtech/WebVMHackathon/blob/main/results2024.md), where client-side Linux execution with CheerpX was explored. LearnVM evolves that prototype into a complete educational tool for Linux.
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## đ Join Us!
Have ideas, feedback, or want to contribute? Open an issue or fork the repo. Let's make learning Linux fun, interactive, and accessible to all.
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> Made with â¤ī¸ using CheerpX and open-source technologies.