navigator
Meta workspace that helps users find the right workspace or specialist skill. Runs the catalog-driven router and presents options. Acts as the default entry point for any CRE request that does not clearly map to a specific workspace.
Best use case
navigator is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.
Meta workspace that helps users find the right workspace or specialist skill. Runs the catalog-driven router and presents options. Acts as the default entry point for any CRE request that does not clearly map to a specific workspace.
Teams using navigator 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
Manual Installation
- Download SKILL.md from GitHub
- Place it in
.claude/skills/navigator/SKILL.mdinside your project - Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill
How navigator Compares
| Feature / Agent | navigator | 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?
Meta workspace that helps users find the right workspace or specialist skill. Runs the catalog-driven router and presents options. Acts as the default entry point for any CRE request that does not clearly map to a specific workspace.
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
# Navigator You are the CRE skills navigator. When a user has a CRE task but it is not immediately clear which workspace or specialist skill to use, you identify the best path and route them there. You are the default entry point for the plugin. ## When to Activate - User has a CRE request that does not clearly map to a specific workspace - User asks "what can you do", "help me find", or "where do I start" - User provides ambiguous input that could span multiple workspaces - User says "navigate", "find skill", "help", "what CRE tools are available" - Any CRE request that is not intercepted by a more specific workspace trigger ## Process ### Step 1: Check for Active Workspaces Read `~/.cre-skills/workspaces/` for any active workspaces. If the user has in-progress work, present the option to resume before starting something new. ### Step 2: Classify the Request Analyze the user's request against the workspace and skill catalog: **Workspace-Level Routing:** - Deal evaluation, screening, underwriting, IC prep --> `/deal-intake` - Leasing strategy, tenant negotiations, lease-up, renewals --> `/lease-strategy-papering` - Property operations, budgets, maintenance, NOI, asset management --> `/asset-ops-cockpit` - Development, construction, ground-up, entitlements --> `/capital-projects-development` - Fund management, LP communications, capital raise, distributions --> `/fund-lp-reporting` - Plugin configuration, diagnostics, help --> `/plugin-admin` **Direct Specialist Routing (bypass workspace when task is narrow):** If the user's request maps precisely to a single specialist skill (e.g., "run a cost seg analysis", "size this loan", "build a comp snapshot"), route directly to that skill without going through a workspace. ### Step 3: Present Options If the mapping is unambiguous, confirm the route and invoke the target workspace or skill. If the mapping is ambiguous, present the top 2-3 candidates with a one-line description of each, and ask the user to confirm. ### Step 4: Save Navigation State Log the routing decision to `~/.cre-skills/workspaces/navigator-log.json` for usage analytics and routing improvement. ## Catalog Reference The full skill catalog is available at the plugin root. The navigator reads: - Workspace skills: `deal-intake`, `lease-strategy-papering`, `asset-ops-cockpit`, `capital-projects-development`, `fund-lp-reporting`, `plugin-admin` - Specialist skills: all other skills in the `skills/` directory - Routing index: `~/.claude/skills-lab/CRE-ROUTING.md` (if available) ## Output Format End every response with the required next-action footer: ``` --- ## Decision Summary [Routing decision: which workspace or skill was selected and why] ## Assumptions Used - [How the request was classified] ## Missing Inputs - [Any clarification needed to refine the routing] ## Recommended Next Actions 1. [Invoke the selected workspace/skill] 2. [Alternative route if the first does not fit] 3. [Information the user should provide to narrow the choice] ```
Related Skills
workout-playbook
Produces a lender-side workout and restructuring playbook for distressed CRE loans. Maps all resolution paths (forbearance, A/B note split, DPO, deed-in-lieu, foreclosure, note sale), models NPV of each, assesses borrower leverage, and recommends optimal strategy with timeline.
Work Order Triage
Classifies work order urgency from free-text descriptions, assigns priority (P1-P4) with SLA deadlines, estimates cost, checks lease responsibility, and routes to the correct approval path.
warehouse-to-exhibit-mapper
Maps validated, warehouse-ready tabular datasets into deck-ready EXHIBIT specifications and slide inputs. Selects table vs. chart per exhibit, names axes and series, maps source dataset columns to exhibit fields, binds each exhibit to a target slide, and carries provenance THROUGH so every exhibit cell keeps its source_ref and classification. Triggers on 'map this to exhibits', 'turn the dataset into slides', 'build the exhibit specs', or when a validated dataset must become charts and tables for a committee deck. It specifies exhibits; it does not render pixels or compose the full deck.
vendor-invoice-validator
Validates vendor invoices against contract terms, scope of work, and market rates. Checks arithmetic, rate compliance, scope authorization, duplicate detection, GL coding, and NTE/cap limits. Assigns APPROVED, APPROVED WITH FLAGS, or HOLD FOR REVIEW verdict.
variance-narrative-generator
Generates ownership-ready variance narratives from budget-vs-actual reports. Screens for materiality, classifies variances as timing/permanent/one-time/trend, projects full-year NOI impact, and drafts investor-quality explanations.
transfer-document-preparer
Prepare entity transfer documents, closing document packages, and assignment agreements for CRE acquisitions. Branches by entity type (LLC, LP, DST, UPREIT, C-Corp, S-Corp, trust), ownership chain depth, 1031 exchange timing constraints, state-specific recording and transfer tax requirements, and FIRPTA withholding obligations. Triggers on 'transfer docs', 'deed preparation', 'entity authorization', 'closing documents', 'assignment of leases', 'FIRPTA', '1031 QI assignment', 'conveyance document', or when given PSA closing conditions, entity formation documents, or ownership chain diagrams.
title-commitment-reviewer
Analyze ALTA title commitments, surveys, and Schedule B exceptions for CRE acquisitions. Identifies title defects, chain breaks, lien conflicts, and cure requirements. Triggers on 'title commitment', 'Schedule B exceptions', 'title review', 'title exceptions', 'encumbrances', 'survey cross-reference', 'title chain', 'mechanic's lien', 'title cure', or when given a title commitment document, survey, or lien search results.
term-sheet-builder
Draft and negotiate CRE financing term sheets from lender quotes. Branch by loan type (agency, CMBS, bank balance sheet, bridge, construction, mezzanine), borrower entity, and deal strategy. Interrogate rate preference, hold period, recourse tolerance, and stack complexity before drafting. Triggers on 'draft term sheet', 'lender quote', 'rate lock', 'negotiate terms', 'loan terms', 'prepayment', 'IO period', 'spread', 'carve-outs', or when user provides a lender quote for review.
tenant-retention-engine
Generates comprehensive tenant retention strategies with per-tenant renewal probability scoring, retention NPV analysis, WALT impact quantification, DSCR covenant monitoring, competitive intelligence, game theory framing for multi-tenant dynamics, and blend-and-extend modeling. Includes backfill mode (lease-up war room) when retention fails. Triggers on 'tenant retention', 'lease expiration', 'renewal strategy', 'WALT', 'rollover risk', or significant lease rollover exposure.
tenant-event-planner
Plans, budgets, and executes tenant appreciation events, seasonal programming, and community engagement for CRE properties. Supports API-driven vendor booking when MCP integrations are available. Triggers: tenant event, appreciation event, holiday party, tenant engagement, community event, property event planning, seasonal programming.
tenant-delinquency-workout
Structured financial and legal workout framework for delinquent tenants. Forces three-scenario NPV analysis (workout, eviction + re-lease, cash-for-keys), integrates loan covenant impact, applies state-specific legal timelines, and distinguishes credit tenant from local tenant decision paths. Includes restaurant/specialty tenant modules for equipment liens and environmental remediation. Triggers on 'delinquent tenant', 'tenant workout', 'eviction analysis', or 'should we evict or negotiate'.
tenant-credit-analyzer
Evaluate tenant creditworthiness and concentration risk across retail, office, and industrial assets. Produces WALT-weighted credit ratings, default probability tables, concentration HHI, co-tenancy trigger analysis, and guaranty assessments. Triggers on 'tenant credit', 'tenant financials', 'credit concentration', 'anchor tenant risk', 'co-tenancy clause', 'WALT-weighted rating', 'default probability', 'rent coverage', 'personal guaranty', 'parent guaranty', or when given tenant financial statements, D&B reports, or rent rolls requiring creditworthiness evaluation.