csi-specification-writer

CSI MasterFormat specification writing skill for construction document preparation

509 stars

Best use case

csi-specification-writer is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.

CSI MasterFormat specification writing skill for construction document preparation

Teams using csi-specification-writer should expect a more consistent output, faster repeated execution, less prompt rewriting.

When to use this skill

You want a reusable workflow that can be run more than once with consistent structure.

When not to use this skill

You only need a quick one-off answer and do not need a reusable workflow.
You cannot install or maintain the underlying files, dependencies, or repository context.

Installation

Claude Code / Cursor / Codex

$curl -o ~/.claude/skills/csi-specification-writer/SKILL.md --create-dirs "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/a5c-ai/babysitter/main/library/specializations/domains/science/civil-engineering/skills/csi-specification-writer/SKILL.md"

Manual Installation

Download SKILL.md from GitHub
Place it in .claude/skills/csi-specification-writer/SKILL.md inside your project
Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill

How csi-specification-writer Compares

Feature / Agent	csi-specification-writer	Standard Approach
Platform Support	Not specified	Limited / Varies
Context Awareness	High	Baseline
Installation Complexity	Unknown	N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this skill do?

CSI MasterFormat specification writing skill for construction document preparation

Where can I find the source code?

You can find the source code on GitHub using the link provided at the top of the page.

SKILL.md Source

# CSI Specification Writer Skill

## Purpose

The CSI Specification Writer Skill creates construction specifications following CSI MasterFormat organization with standard paragraph libraries and project customization.

## Capabilities

- MasterFormat organization
- Section template generation
- Standard paragraph library
- Edit tracking
- Reference standard linking
- Project-specific customization
- Coordination with drawings
- Quality assurance specifications

## Usage Guidelines

### When to Use
- Writing project specifications
- Customizing standard sections
- Coordinating with drawings
- Updating spec libraries

### Prerequisites
- Design decisions made
- Product selections complete
- Drawing coordination done
- Quality requirements defined

### Best Practices
- Follow MasterFormat numbering
- Coordinate with drawings
- Avoid proprietary specs
- Review for completeness

## Process Integration

This skill integrates with:
- Specifications Development

## Configuration

```yaml
csi-specification-writer:
  format:
    - MasterFormat
    - SectionFormat
    - PageFormat
  sections:
    - Division-00
    - Division-01
    - technical
  outputs:
    - docx
    - pdf
    - speclink
```

## Output Artifacts

- Specification sections
- Table of contents
- Reference standard lists
- Coordination logs

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