# MentorCruise Skills

Find mentors on [MentorCruise.com](https://mentorcruise.com) directly from Claude, Claude Code, Cursor, or any AI tool that supports skills. Search thousands of vetted mentors by skill, role, or expertise.

## Installation

Install via the [skills.sh](https://skills.sh) CLI:

```bash
npx skills add mentorcruise/skills
```

### Claude (web and desktop)

You can also use this skill in [Claude](https://claude.ai) directly:

1. Go to **Settings > Capabilities** and enable "Code execution and file creation"
2. Download this skill as a ZIP ([releases](https://github.com/mentorcruise/skills/releases) or zip the repo)
3. Go to **Customize > Skills**, click **+**, and select **Upload a skill**
4. Toggle the skill on

See [Use skills in Claude](https://support.claude.com/en/articles/12512180-use-skills-in-claude) for more details.

### Supported CLIs

This skill follows the open [Agent Skills](https://agentskills.io) standard and works with any compatible CLI, including:

- [Claude Code](https://docs.anthropic.com/en/docs/claude-code)
- [Cursor](https://cursor.sh)
- [Windsurf](https://codeium.com/windsurf)
- [Cline](https://github.com/cline/cline)
- Any tool that supports the Agent Skills spec

## Skills

### find-mentor

Search for and recommend mentors from MentorCruise.com through a guided conversation. Describe what you need and get matched with up to 3 mentors, plus a goal statement you can use when reaching out.

**Invoke directly:**

```
/find-mentor product management for career transition
```

**Or let the agent detect it automatically:**

```
I need help transitioning from backend engineering to machine learning. Can you find me a mentor?
```

**What it does:**

- Guides you through 2-3 targeted questions to understand your needs
- Searches the MentorCruise mentor database via a REST API
- Enriches results with web research for deeper mentor profiles
- Presents up to 3 mentors with roles, fit explanations, and profile links
- Generates a goal statement you can use when reaching out to mentors
- Retries with alternative keywords when results are sparse
- Tracks shown mentors to avoid repeats when you ask for more

## How it works

The skill walks you through a short guided conversation to understand what you're looking for, then calls the MentorCruise search API to find the best matches. No MCP servers, no API keys - just a simple REST endpoint. It translates your needs into optimized search queries with optional filters (location, language, skill, etc.), enriches the top matches with web research, and gives you a personalized recommendation with a goal statement.

## Examples

**Specific request (searches immediately):**

```
> I'm building a marketplace app and need a mentor who's scaled a two-sided platform

**Marcus Chen** · VP of Product @ Deliveroo · United Kingdom
Top-rated mentor. Rated 4.9 stars (32 reviews).

Scaled a two-sided marketplace from early stage to IPO, so he's seen every
growth challenge you're about to face. His background in supply-demand
balancing and GTM strategy is a direct fit for what you're building.

[View profile of Marcus](https://mentorcruise.com/mentor/...)

**Where I am now**: I'm building a marketplace app and looking to scale
a two-sided platform.
**What's holding me back**: I need guidance on balancing supply and demand,
and navigating the growth challenges specific to marketplaces.
**How a mentor can help**: I need someone who's scaled a marketplace before
to help me avoid common pitfalls and accelerate growth.
```

**Guided conversation (clarifies first):**

```
> I need a PM mentor

Sounds like you're looking for help in the product or project space.
Are you focused on Product Management or Project Management?

> Product management

Got it. Are you looking to break into product management, or are you
already a PM looking to level up?

> I'm a junior PM looking to get to senior

**Priya Sharma** · Senior PM @ Spotify · Sweden
...
```

**Career transition:**

```
> I want to move from backend to ML engineering

**Priya Sharma** · Senior ML Engineer @ Spotify · Sweden
Rated 5.0 stars (25 reviews).

She made the exact same transition from backend to ML three years ago and now
mentors engineers through it. Strong on Python, PyTorch, and system design for
ML pipelines, plus she can help you build a portfolio that stands out.

[View profile of Priya](https://mentorcruise.com/mentor/...)
```

## License

MIT