Syllabus Planner Lab

cd apps/experiments/syllabus-planner-lab
pnpm install
pnpm dev

Syllabus Planner Lab turns a syllabus paste into a weekly study plan via generateObject. Weeks include focus, topics, tasks, and estimated hours. Export the plan as JSON. No AI keys - 503.

FeaturesCopy Anchor Link

• Syllabus - weeks – up to 16 weeks inferred from the source.
• Tips – short study advice array.
• Export JSON – download the full plan.
• Sample CS syllabus – 8-week web platforms course.
• Honest unavailable state.

Server ReferenceCopy Anchor Link

POST /api/planCopy Anchor Link

{ "syllabus": "..." }

Success (200)Copy Anchor Link

{
  "courseTitle": "CS 240 - Web Platforms",
  "tips": ["Block 2 hours after each lecture for readings."],
  "weeks": [
    {
      "week": 1,
      "focus": "HTTP basics",
      "topics": ["caching", "CDN"],
      "tasks": ["Read MDN HTTP"],
      "estimatedHours": 6
    }
  ],
  "provider": "ai-gateway"
}

Implementation DetailsCopy Anchor Link

truncateText + clampPlan enforce week/hour/tip caps after the model call.

Use CasesCopy Anchor Link

• Study planning from course outlines.
• Teach fixed-max nested array schemas.
• Exportable plan JSON for calendars.

LimitationsCopy Anchor Link

• Quality depends on syllabus clarity.
• No calendar sync.
• No auth / rate limits.

Use in your projectCopy Anchor Link

Copy app/api/plan/route.ts and the export button pattern from demo.tsx.

DeploymentCopy Anchor Link

Deploy on Vercel

Local DevelopmentCopy Anchor Link

cd apps/experiments/syllabus-planner-lab
pnpm install
pnpm dev

ConfigurationCopy Anchor Link

Vercel / Next.js Features UsedCopy Anchor Link

• AI SDK generateObject
• Vercel AI Gateway
• Route Handlers
• Zod

Next StepsCopy Anchor Link