---
name: csi-specification-writer
description: CSI MasterFormat specification writing skill for construction document preparation
allowed-tools:
  - Read
  - Write
  - Glob
  - Grep
  - Edit
  - Bash
metadata:
  specialization: civil-engineering
  domain: science
  category: Documentation
  skill-id: CIV-SK-036
---

# 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