# Instrument Data Allotrope Pre Parsing Checklist

> Sub-skill of instrument-data-allotrope: Pre-Parsing Checklist.

- Skill: `vamseeachanta/instrument-data-allotrope-pre-parsing-checklist` (Agent Skill)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add vamseeachanta/instrument-data-allotrope-pre-parsing-checklist`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/vamseeachanta/instrument-data-allotrope-pre-parsing-checklist/raw
- Safety review: PASS (external: skill-scanner PASS, skillspector PASS)
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Research & Search
- Author: vamseeachanta (https://skillmd.com/u/vamseeachanta)
- Updated: 2026-09-17
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/vamseeachanta/instrument-data-allotrope-pre-parsing-checklist

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# Pre-Parsing Checklist

## Pre-Parsing Checklist


Before writing a custom parser, ALWAYS:

1. **Check if allotropy supports it** - Use native parser if available
2. **Find a reference ASM file** - Check `references/examples/` or ask user
3. **Review instrument-specific guide** - Check `references/instrument_guides/`
4. **Validate against reference** - Run `validate_asm.py --reference <file>`