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daycare-lunch

Automates preschool lunch ordering by filtering menu options and generating an ICS calendar file for skipped days.

2|Updated May 15, 2015
Search Tags:#preferences#time saving#lunch ordering#calendar automation#meal planning#daycare#parenting
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/stephendolan/dotfiles --skill daycare-lunch
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: daycare-lunch
Source: https://github.com/stephendolan/dotfiles/tree/main/claude/skills/order-daycare-lunch
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/stephendolan/dotfiles --skill daycare-lunch

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Managing school lunch orders for children, especially with specific dietary preferences, can be a repetitive and error-prone task, leading to missed orders or unwanted meals. This Skill automates menu analysis, meal selection based on preferences, order processing, and calendar reminders, freeing up your time and ensuring your child gets the right lunch.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Menu Analysis: Analyzes menus based on detailed preferences (e.g., never rice, prefer BBQ and mac & cheese), highlighting recommended meals and flagging avoided items.
  • Order Processing: Processes order confirmations from any source (PDF, screenshot, verbal list) to extract ordered dates.
  • Calendar Reminder Generation: Automatically creates an ICS calendar file with "Pack Child's Lunch" events for days when catering is not ordered.
  • Use Case: Upload a monthly school lunch menu, and the Skill will highlight preferred meals, flag avoided items, and then generate an ICS calendar file for days you need to pack lunch, ensuring you never forget.

Quick Start

Analyze this month's daycare lunch menu and tell me which meals to avoid and which are preferred.

Frequently Asked Questions about daycare-lunch

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I automate daycare lunch ordering based on dietary preferences?▼

Automate daycare lunch ordering by uploading your monthly menu—from PDF, screenshot, or photo—and the Skill filters meals against your preferences (like avoiding rice or favoring mac & cheese), then outputs an action table with ORDER, PACK, or CLOSED statuses for each day.

Can I generate calendar reminders for days I need to pack my child's lunch?▼

Yes. After the Skill analyzes your menu and identifies non-catered days, it generates an ICS calendar file with "Pack Child's Lunch" events, automatically reminding you which days require a packed lunch, with optional child name and location details.

What formats can I use to share my daycare's lunch menu?▼

You can submit menus in any format: PDFs, screenshots, browser pages, photos, or verbal descriptions. The Skill parses all sources equally to extract meal options and dates for analysis.

How does the Skill handle multiple dietary preferences and restrictions?▼

The Skill enforces universal restrictions (like rice avoidance) and honors preferred categories (BBQ, mac & cheese, chicken nuggets, Alfredo, pizza, breakfast items), filtering the full month's menu to recommend only compliant meals.

Can I use this for month-long meal planning across multiple menus?▼

Yes. The Skill processes entire monthly menus in one analysis, generating a complete action table covering all days and identifying patterns across the full period for consistent meal planning.

Does the calendar file work with different timezone settings?▼

Yes. The ICS calendar export supports optional timezone configuration, allowing you to set events in your local timezone for accurate reminders regardless of your location.

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