# Outline specifications

> Draft outline specifications from reviewed project requirements.

<a id="capability-actions"></a>

## Start here

- [Install](https://architecturestudio.ai/capabilities/skill-spec-writer#capability-setup)
- [New to skills?](https://architecturestudio.ai/docs/agents)
- [All skills](https://architecturestudio.ai/capabilities?kind=skills)

<a id="capability-overview"></a>

## What it does

Give Norma the material scope, project requirements and any specification template. Norma organizes a draft with applicable section identities and review markers for unresolved details.

<a id="capability-setup"></a>

## Install

Connect Arch Studio in Claude or ChatGPT, then return to your conversation and ask Norma for the task. Your assistant uses its available file access and tools to carry out the skill.

- [Add to Claude](https://architecturestudio.ai/docs/install?host=claude&surface=app&method=mcp)
- [Add to ChatGPT](https://architecturestudio.ai/docs/install?host=chatgpt&surface=app&method=mcp)
- [Setup guide](https://architecturestudio.ai/docs/install)

<a id="capability-availability"></a>

## Versions and source

Arch Studio 1.5.1.2 · MCP — Available as MCP workflow instructions in compatible Claude and ChatGPT connections. The assistant performs the work with its own tools and permissions and verifies the actual result before reporting completion.

Arch Studio 1.5.1.2 · Open source — Included in the public plugin for Claude Code and Codex. In this version: Outline specifications — Draft Project Manual specification sections from accepted project requirements using CSI MasterFormat identities, three-part sections and review flags. Use for design requirements; use product-cut-sheet for source-faithful product entries and epd-to-spec for EPD requirements.

- [Hosted release details](https://architecturestudio.ai/releases/hosted-1-5-1-2-0692a162)
- [Read public source](https://github.com/AlpacaLabsLLC/skills-for-architects/blob/b85cba155ddbabe8e721fc79044e5a9ef4aa7540/skills/spec-writer/SKILL.md)
- [Public release details](https://architecturestudio.ai/releases/public-1-5-1-2)

<a id="capability-example"></a>

## Usage

Ask Norma in plain language. With Arch Studio connected through MCP, no $ or / command is required. Norma is your assistant working with Arch Studio.

```text
Use Arch Studio to draft outline specifications for the reviewed interior wood finishes in this brief. Use our supplied template and authorized classification source. Flag missing performance criteria and finish selections rather than filling them in.
```

<a id="capability-scope"></a>

## What it drafts

### Material scope

Norma covers the selected materials and intended functions from the brief.

### Section structure

Norma uses the requested specification structure and verifies external classification identities from authorized original sources.

### Review markers

Norma flags missing performance criteria, finish selections and other unresolved requirements instead of inventing values.

<a id="capability-method"></a>

## Workflow

1. **Read** — Norma reads the material brief and supplied template.
2. **Draft** — Norma prepares the outline specification from supported requirements.
3. **Review** — You review the draft and resolve the flagged project choices.

<a id="capability-pairs"></a>

## Pairs with

Norma can add environmental requirements drafted from reviewed EPD evidence.

- [EPD specification clauses](https://architecturestudio.ai/capabilities/skill-epd-to-spec)

<a id="capability-related"></a>

## Related skills

EPD specification clauses — Turn reviewed environmental evidence into draft specification requirements.

Research products — Find product candidates that fit your design brief.

- [EPD specification clauses](https://architecturestudio.ai/capabilities/skill-epd-to-spec)
- [Research products](https://architecturestudio.ai/capabilities/skill-product-research)