# Csi Specification Writer

> CSI MasterFormat specification writing skill for construction document preparation

- Skill: `a5c-ai/csi-specification-writer` (Agent Skill)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add a5c-ai/csi-specification-writer`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/a5c-ai/csi-specification-writer/raw
- Safety review: pending (external: skill-scanner PASS, skillspector PASS)
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Coding & Dev Tools
- Author: a5c-ai (https://skillmd.com/u/a5c-ai)
- Updated: 2026-09-09
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/a5c-ai/csi-specification-writer

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# 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