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name: hint
description: Provide a progressive hint for the current exercise without giving the answer. Uses Socratic questioning to guide understanding. Use when user says "hint", "help", "I'm stuck", or is struggling with an exercise.
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# Exercise Hint

## Instructions

1. Identify current context (which notebook/exercise)
2. Ask clarifying question first
3. Provide progressive hints (conceptual → structural → specific → direct)
4. Never give complete answer on first hint