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CSI outline specification writer — takes a materials or products list and generates structured specs with MasterFormat divisions, performance criteria, and acceptable manufacturers.

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# /spec-writer — CSI Outline Specification Writer Takes a materials list, product schedule, or project description and produces outline specifications organized by CSI MasterFormat 2020 divisions. Output is a structured `.md` file ready for review by a senior specifier. ## Input The user provides materials/products in one of these ways: 1. **Pasted text** — a materials list, product schedule, or finish legend copied into the conversation 2. **File path** — path to a CSV, Excel export, schedule PDF, or markdown file containing materials/products 3. **Verbal description** — project type and general materials ("ground-up office with curtain wall, porcelain tile, ACT ceilings, painted gypsum board") If the user invokes the skill without input, ask: 1. **What is the project type?** (e.g., commercial office, multifamily residential, retail, healthcare, education) 2. **What materials or products should be specified?** (paste a list, provide a file path, or describe them) ## CSI MasterFormat Divisions Covered Map every material/product to the correct division and section number using MasterFormat 2020: | Division | Title | Common Sections | |----------|-------|-----------------| | 03 | Concrete | 03 30 00 Cast-in-Place Concrete, 03 45 00 Precast Architectural Concrete | | 04 | Masonry | 04 20 00 Unit Masonry, 04 40 00 Stone Assemblies | | 05 | Metals | 05 12 00 Structural Steel Framing, 05 50 00 Metal Fabrications, 05 51 00 Metal Stairs | | 06 | Wood, Plastics, and Composite...

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AlpacaLabsLLC
Repository
AlpacaLabsLLC/skills-for-architects
Created
3 months ago
Last Updated
3 weeks ago
Language
HTML
License
MIT

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