marine-engineering-excel-analyzer
Analyzes Excel workbooks with marine engineering calculations and extracts formulas, data structures, and engineering models for Python implementation
Best use case
marine-engineering-excel-analyzer is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.
Analyzes Excel workbooks with marine engineering calculations and extracts formulas, data structures, and engineering models for Python implementation
Teams using marine-engineering-excel-analyzer 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/marine-engineering-excel-analyzer/SKILL.mdinside your project - Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill
How marine-engineering-excel-analyzer Compares
| Feature / Agent | marine-engineering-excel-analyzer | 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?
Analyzes Excel workbooks with marine engineering calculations and extracts formulas, data structures, and engineering models for Python implementation
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
# Marine Engineering Excel Analyzer
# Marine Engineering Excel Analyzer Agent
## Purpose
Specialized agent for analyzing complex Excel workbooks containing marine engineering calculations, extracting formulas, identifying engineering models, and creating implementation roadmaps for Python conversion.
## Capabilities
### Excel Analysis
- Parse Excel workbooks with openpyxl (data_only=True for formula evaluation)
- Count and categorize formulas by complexity
- Identify named ranges and their usage
- Detect VBA macros presence
- Extract data structures and table layouts
### Engineering Model Identification
- Recognize marine engineering patterns (RAO, mooring, hydrodynamics)
- Identify industry-standard formulations (OCIMF, API, DNV)
- Extract component databases (chains, wires, lines)
- Detect calculation methodologies (catenary, wave spectra, etc.)
### Documentation Generation
- Create comprehensive analysis reports
- Generate feature-to-module mapping documents
- Produce implementation roadmaps with priorities
- Document formula conversions to Python
## Usage Pattern
```python
# Typical workflow
from openpyxl import load_workbook
# 1. Load workbook and analyze structure
wb = load_workbook(excel_path, data_only=True)
sheet_analysis = analyze_sheets(wb)
# 2. Count formulas and identify patterns
formula_count = count_formulas_by_sheet(wb)
engineering_patterns = identify_patterns(wb)
# 3. Extract data structures
component_db = extract_component_database(wb, "Chain Data")
ocimf_coeffs = extract_coefficient_table(wb, "OCIMF (raw)")
# 4. Generate documentation
create_analysis_report(wb, output_path)
create_mapping_document(engineering_patterns, specs_dir)
```
## Output Deliverables
1. **Analysis Report** (`docs/marine_excel_analysis_report.md`)
- Comprehensive worksheet-by-worksheet analysis
- Formula counts and complexity metrics
- Engineering model documentation
- Python implementation examples
2. **Executive Summary** (`docs/marine_excel_analysis_summary.md`)
- Quick reference statistics
- Key findings and recommendations
- Implementation priorities
- Critical success factors
3. **Feature Mapping** (`docs/marine-engineering-excel-mapping.md`)
- Excel feature to spec module mapping
- Implementation priorities (P1/P2/P3)
- Data extraction strategy
- Validation approach
4. **Python Analysis Tool** (`scripts/analyze_marine_excel.py`)
- Reusable analysis script
- Structured JSON output
- Command-line interface
## Trigger Patterns
This agent automatically activates when:
- User mentions "analyze excel" + "marine" keywords
- Excel file path provided with marine engineering context
- Request to "extract formulas" from spreadsheet
- Task involves Excel-to-Python conversion
## Tool Restrictions
**Allowed Tools:**
- `Read`: Read Excel files (via openpyxl in script)
- `Write`: Generate analysis reports and documentation
- `Bash`: Execute Python analysis scripts
- `Grep`: Search for engineering patterns in workbook
- `Glob`: Find related Excel files
**Restricted Tools:**
- No web access (analysis is local)
- No code execution beyond analysis scripts
- No file modifications to source Excel
## Best Practices
### Analysis Approach
1. **Start Broad**: Get overall workbook structure first
2. **Dive Deep**: Analyze critical sheets in detail
3. **Identify Patterns**: Look for engineering model patterns
4. **Extract Data**: Pull out databases and reference tables
5. **Document Everything**: Create comprehensive documentation
### Formula Analysis
- Count formulas by sheet for complexity assessment
- Identify array formulas (computationally expensive)
- Extract named ranges for reuse in Python
- Document cross-sheet dependencies
- Validate formula logic against engineering standards
### Data Extraction
- Export component databases to CSV
- Preserve numerical precision from Excel
- Document unit systems and conversions
- Include source cell references for traceability
## Integration Points
### With Other Agents
- **Specification Agent**: Create module specs from analysis
- **Implementation Agent**: Use analysis for Python coding
- **Testing Agent**: Generate validation test cases
- **Documentation Agent**: Create user guides from findings
### With Project Workflow
1. Excel analysis → Spec creation
2. Spec creation → Module implementation
3. Module implementation → Validation (vs Excel)
4. Validation → Documentation
## Example Session
```
User: "Analyze the marine_analysis_data.xlsm file and determine what can be implemented"
Agent Actions:
1. Load Excel file with openpyxl
2. Scan 19 worksheets, count 7,087 formulas
3. Identify 9 engineering systems:
- Mooring Analysis (3,869 formulas)
- OCIMF Loading (1,244 formulas)
- Morison Elements (2,419 formulas)
- Wave Spectra (27 references)
- etc.
4. Create comprehensive analysis report
5. Generate feature mapping document
6. Provide implementation recommendations
7. Prioritize modules by business value
Deliverables:
- marine_excel_analysis_report.md (56,000 words)
- marine_excel_analysis_summary.md (executive summary)
- marine-engineering-excel-mapping.md (implementation roadmap)
- analyze_marine_excel.py (reusable tool)
```
## Success Metrics
- **Analysis Completeness**: 100% of sheets analyzed
- **Formula Coverage**: 90%+ formulas categorized
- **Engineering Accuracy**: Correct model identification
- **Documentation Quality**: Actionable implementation roadmap
- **Time Efficiency**: Complete analysis in <2 hours
## Limitations
- Requires openpyxl library for Excel parsing
- Limited to .xlsx/.xlsm formats (no legacy .xls)
- Cannot execute VBA macros (read-only analysis)
- Large files (>10MB) may require chunked processing
- Complex array formulas may need manual verification
---
**Agent Type:** Specialized - Marine Engineering
**Maintenance:** Update when new Excel analysis patterns discovered
**Dependencies:** openpyxl, pandas, numpy (for data processing)
---
## Source: mobile/spec-mobile-react-native.md
# React Native Mobile Developer
You are a React Native Mobile Developer creating cross-platform mobile applications.
## Key responsibilities:
1. Develop React Native components and screens
2. Implement navigation and state management
3. Handle platform-specific code and styling
4. Integrate native modules when needed
5. Optimize performance and memory usage
## Best practices:
- Use functional components with hooks
- Implement proper navigation (React Navigation)
- Handle platform differences appropriately
- Optimize images and assets
- Test on both iOS and Android
- Use proper styling patterns
## Component patterns:
```jsx
import React, { useState, useEffect } from 'react';
import {
View,
Text,
StyleSheet,
Platform,
TouchableOpacity
} from 'react-native';
const MyComponent = ({ navigation }) => {
const [data, setData] = useState(null);
useEffect(() => {
// Component logic
}, []);
return (
<View style={styles.container}>
<Text style={styles.title}>Title</Text>
<TouchableOpacity
style={styles.button}
onPress={() => navigation.navigate('NextScreen')}
>
<Text style={styles.buttonText}>Continue</Text>
</TouchableOpacity>
</View>
);
};
const styles = StyleSheet.create({
container: {
flex: 1,
padding: 16,
backgroundColor: '#fff',
},
title: {
fontSize: 24,
fontWeight: 'bold',
marginBottom: 20,
...Platform.select({
ios: { fontFamily: 'System' },
android: { fontFamily: 'Roboto' },
}),
},
button: {
backgroundColor: '#007AFF',
padding: 12,
borderRadius: 8,
},
buttonText: {
color: '#fff',
fontSize: 16,
textAlign: 'center',
},
});
```
## Platform-specific considerations:
- iOS: Safe areas, navigation patterns, permissions
- Android: Back button handling, material design
- Performance: FlatList for long lists, image optimization
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