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Specification Extractor

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Install in OpenClaw
/install specification-extractor
Description
Extract structured data from construction specifications. Parse CSI sections, requirements, submittals, and product data from spec documents.
Usage Guidance
This skill appears coherent and focused on extracting data from PDFs. Before installing or running it: (1) confirm you have python3 and install required Python packages (e.g., pdfplumber) in a controlled environment; the skill doesn't include an install step for those dependencies. (2) Only feed non-sensitive example files at first to validate behavior. (3) Review the full SKILL.md/instructions for any network calls or pip/exec commands not shown in the excerpt. (4) Note that filesystem permission is required to read your documents — ensure you trust the skill owner or run it in an isolated environment if handling confidential specs.
Capability Analysis
Type: OpenClaw Skill Name: specification-extractor Version: 2.1.0 The OpenClaw skill 'specification-extractor' is designed to parse structured data from PDF construction specifications. The Python code in SKILL.md uses `pdfplumber` and `pathlib` to read PDF files, which is consistent with its stated purpose. The `claw.json` explicitly declares 'filesystem' permission, which is necessary for this operation. There is no evidence of malicious code, such as unauthorized network calls, arbitrary command execution, data exfiltration, or attempts at prompt injection against the AI agent in either SKILL.md or instructions.md. The instructions for the agent are clear, aligned with the skill's benign function, and include positive security constraints like validating inputs and using only provided data.
Capability Assessment
Purpose & Capability
Name/description, instructions, and required capabilities align: parsing PDF specs naturally requires Python (for the provided example implementation) and filesystem access to read user documents. There are no unrelated credentials, services, or binaries requested.
Instruction Scope
SKILL.md shows parsing of PDFs (pdfplumber + regex) and extraction of sections/products/submittals — this stays within the stated scope. The instructions ask to use data provided by the user. I did not observe any directives to read unrelated system files, access environment secrets, or transmit data to external endpoints in the provided excerpts. Review the full SKILL.md for any hidden networking calls, but the visible content is focused on local document parsing.
Install Mechanism
There is no install spec (instruction-only), which is low risk. However, the example code uses the third-party package pdfplumber (and possibly other Python libs) but the skill does not declare how those Python dependencies should be installed. That mismatch is an operational issue (missing dependency installation instructions) rather than a security red flag.
Credentials
The skill requests no environment variables or credentials. claw.json declares a 'filesystem' permission which is proportionate to the task of reading user-supplied spec files. No other sensitive access is requested.
Persistence & Privilege
always is false and the skill is user-invocable; it does not request permanent global presence or elevated privileges. There is no indication it modifies other skills or system-wide settings.
How to Use
  1. Make sure OpenClaw is installed (local or Docker)
  2. Run the install command in chat: /install specification-extractor
  3. After installation, invoke the skill by name or use /specification-extractor
  4. Provide required inputs per the skill's parameter spec and get structured output
Version History
v2.1.0
- Added comprehensive README-style documentation to SKILL.md, detailing feature overview, business case, and technical implementation. - Provided full Python implementation in SKILL.md, including data models and extraction logic for parsing CSI sections, products, submittals, and referenced standards from construction specification documents. - Updated metadata with supported OS, required binaries, and custom emoji.
v1.0.0
Specification Extractor 1.0.0 – Initial release. - Parse construction specification documents to extract CSI sections, requirements, submittals, and product data. - Identify and structure submittal types, product standards, manufacturers, and product properties. - Quickly compile actionable data for estimating, procurement, submittal tracking, and compliance checking. - Supports automated extraction from PDF documents using CSI MasterFormat patterns.
Metadata
Slug specification-extractor
Version 2.1.0
License
All-time Installs 6
Active Installs 6
Total Versions 2
Frequently Asked Questions

What is Specification Extractor?

Extract structured data from construction specifications. Parse CSI sections, requirements, submittals, and product data from spec documents. It is an AI Agent Skill for Claude Code / OpenClaw, with 1358 downloads so far.

How do I install Specification Extractor?

Run "/install specification-extractor" in the OpenClaw or Claude Code chat to install it in one step — no extra setup required.

Is Specification Extractor free?

Yes, Specification Extractor is completely free (open-source). You can download, install and use it at no cost.

Which platforms does Specification Extractor support?

Specification Extractor is cross-platform and runs anywhere OpenClaw / Claude Code is available (darwin, linux, win32).

Who created Specification Extractor?

It is built and maintained by datadrivenconstruction (@datadrivenconstruction); the current version is v2.1.0.

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