$npx -y skills add AlpacaLabsLLC/skills-for-architects --skill product-data-importGenerate a formatted FF&E specification schedule from raw product data — notes, CSV, or pasted lists — compatible with the 33-column master schema. Use when the user pastes or uploads raw product data and asks to "import products", build a schedule, or get items into the master s
| 1 | # /product-data-import — Product Data Importer |
| 2 | |
| 3 | Takes raw, unstructured product data and formats it into a proper FF&E specification schedule. Input can be notes, a CSV, a pasted spreadsheet, or a conversation. Output is a formatted schedule as markdown, CSV, or written to a Google Sheet — using the same 33-column schema as `/product-research`, `/product-spec-bulk-fetch`, and other product skills. |
| 4 | |
| 5 | ## When to Use |
| 6 | |
| 7 | - Designer has a list of products in notes or conversation and needs it formatted for a deliverable |
| 8 | - A rough product list needs to become a spec-ready schedule with item numbers, quantities, and extended pricing |
| 9 | - Products from multiple sources need to be consolidated into one formatted schedule |
| 10 | - An existing schedule needs to be reformatted to match the standard schema |
| 11 | |
| 12 | ## Step 1: Accept Input |
| 13 | |
| 14 | The designer provides product data in any format: |
| 15 | |
| 16 | **Raw notes:** |
| 17 | ``` |
| 18 | 3x Eames Lounge Chair, Herman Miller, walnut/black leather, $5,695 each |
| 19 | 2x Nelson Platform Bench 48", Herman Miller, natural maple, $2,195 |
| 20 | 1x Noguchi Coffee Table, Herman Miller, walnut/glass, $2,095 |
| 21 | Pendant light for above the table - something by Flos, budget $800-1200 |
| 22 | ``` |
| 23 | |
| 24 | **Pasted spreadsheet or CSV:** |
| 25 | ``` |
| 26 | Product, Brand, Qty, Price |
| 27 | Eames Lounge Chair, Herman Miller, 3, $5695 |
| 28 | Nelson Bench 48, Herman Miller, 2, $2195 |
| 29 | ``` |
| 30 | |
| 31 | **A file path:** |
| 32 | ``` |
| 33 | /product-data-import ./product-list.csv |
| 34 | ``` |
| 35 | |
| 36 | **Conversational:** |
| 37 | ``` |
| 38 | "We need 8 task chairs — Steelcase Leap V2, black, about $1,200 each. |
| 39 | Also 4 monitor arms, any brand, under $300." |
| 40 | ``` |
| 41 | |
| 42 | Accept whatever the designer gives. Don't ask for more structure — work with what you have. |
| 43 | |
| 44 | ## Step 2: Parse and Enrich |
| 45 | |
| 46 | For each product in the input: |
| 47 | |
| 48 | 1. **Extract known fields:** product name, brand, quantity, price, dimensions, materials, finish, category |
| 49 | 2. **Fill in from knowledge:** If the product is well-known (Eames Lounge Chair, Steelcase Leap, etc.), fill in standard dimensions, materials, and weight from your training data. Mark these as "from reference" in notes. |
| 50 | 3. **Assign categories:** Map to the canonical vocabulary defined in `../../schema/product-schema.md` |
| 51 | 4. **Calculate extended prices:** Unit price × quantity |
| 52 | 5. **Assign item numbers:** Sequential within each category group (S-01, S-02 for Seating; T-01 for Tables; L-01 for Lighting, etc.) |
| 53 | 6. **Flag unknowns:** If a product is vague ("pendant light, Flos, $800-1200"), note it as "TBD — needs specification" and include budget range |
| 54 | |
| 55 | ### Category prefixes for item numbers |
| 56 | |
| 57 | Item number prefixes are defined in `../../schema/product-schema.md` under **Item Number Prefixes**. Read that file for the full mapping of canonical categories to prefixes (e.g. Chair → S, Table → T, Light → L). |
| 58 | |
| 59 | ## Step 3: Present the Schedule |
| 60 | |
| 61 | Show the formatted schedule as a markdown table: |
| 62 | |
| 63 | ``` |
| 64 | ## FF&E Schedule — [Project Name if known] |
| 65 | |
| 66 | [n] items · [total qty] units · $[total extended] estimated |
| 67 | |
| 68 | | Item # | Product | Brand | Qty | W | D | H | Unit | Materials | Finish | Unit $ | Ext $ | Lead | Notes | |
| 69 | |--------|---------|-------|-----|---|---|---|------|-----------|--------|--------|-------|------|-------| |
| 70 | | S-01 | Eames Lounge Chair | Herman Miller | 3 | 32.75 | 32.5 | 33.5 | in | Molded plywood, leather | Walnut/Black | $5,695 | $17,085 | 8-12w | | |
| 71 | | T-01 | Nelson Platform Bench 48" | Herman Miller | 2 | 48 | 18.5 | 14 | in | Solid maple | Natural | $2,195 | $4,390 | 6-8w | | |
| 72 | | T-02 | Noguchi Coffee Table | Herman Miller | 1 | 50 | 36 | 15.75 | in | Walnut, glass | — | $2,095 | $2,095 | 6-8w | | |
| 73 | | L-01 | TBD Pendant | Flos | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | $800-$1,200 | $800-$1,200 | — | Needs specification | |
| 74 | |
| 75 | **Subtotals by category:** |
| 76 | - Seating: $17,085 (3 units) |
| 77 | - Tables: $6,485 (3 units) |
| 78 | - Lighting: $800-$1,200 (1 unit, TBD) |
| 79 | - **Total: $24,370-$24,770** |
| 80 | ``` |
| 81 | |
| 82 | ### Presentation rules |
| 83 | |
| 84 | - **Group by category**, sorted by item number within each group |
| 85 | - **Show subtotals** per category and a grand total |
| 86 | - **Flag TBD items** clearly — include budget range if given |
| 87 | - **Show dimensions** from reference data when you know the product; leave blank and note "dims TBD" when you don't |
| 88 | - **Don't fabricate prices** — if you're unsure, note "price TBD" or "estimated" and use the designer's stated budget |
| 89 | - **Currency** — default USD unless the designer specifies otherwise |
| 90 | |
| 91 | ## Step 4: Ask for Output Format |
| 92 | |
| 93 | Ask the designer how they want the schedule: |
| 94 | |
| 95 | 1. **Markdown** — stay in conversation (already shown) |
| 96 | 2. **CSV file** — save as `.csv` to the current di |