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drawing-analyzer

Extracts dimensions, annotations, symbols, and metadata from PDF or DWG construction drawings.

Updated Apr 9, 2026
Search Tags:#design review#metadata extraction#construction#quantity takeoff#drawing analysis
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/liamfraz/claude-code-starter-pack --skill drawing-analyzer
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: drawing-analyzer
Source: https://github.com/liamfraz/claude-code-starter-pack/tree/main/skills/drawing-analyzer
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/liamfraz/claude-code-starter-pack --skill drawing-analyzer

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires pdfplumber, and includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

The drawing-analyzer Skill automates the analysis of construction drawings, extracting dimensions, annotations, and metadata, which streamlines project management and quality control processes.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Automated Drawing Analysis: Extract dimensions, annotations, symbols, and metadata from PDF or DWG drawings.
  • Quantity Takeoff: Automatically extract quantities from drawings for accurate takeoffs.
  • Design Review: Automate design review checks against standards.
  • Use Case: Imagine you need to verify the compliance of construction drawings against project specifications. The drawing-analyzer Skill can quickly analyze the drawings and provide a report on compliance issues.

Quick Start

Analyze the construction drawing using the drawing-analyzer skill and provide the path to the drawing file.

Frequently Asked Questions about drawing-analyzer

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I automate quantity takeoff from construction drawings?▼

To automate quantity takeoff, the drawing-analyzer parses PDF or DWG construction drawings to extract dimensions and metadata. It automatically calculates quantities from the drawing elements to provide accurate takeoff reports.

How do I extract dimensions and annotations from a PDF construction drawing?▼

You can extract dimensions and annotations from a PDF construction drawing using Python with the pdfplumber library. The Skill parses the document to extract text, lines, and metadata, providing structured drawing analysis output.

Can I use Python to check construction drawings for design review and compliance?▼

Yes, you can use Python to perform design review and compliance checks on construction drawings. The Skill analyzes extracted drawing metadata against project specifications and generates a report highlighting compliance issues.

Do I need specific Python libraries to parse DWG files for metadata extraction?▼

Yes, specific Python libraries are required. The Skill depends on pdfplumber for parsing PDF documents and requires a Python environment to process and extract metadata from PDF or DWG construction drawings.

What are the limitations of using pdfplumber for construction drawing analysis?▼

Using pdfplumber for construction drawing analysis is limited to parsing text and vector lines in PDFs. Complex CAD vector graphics or raster images in DWG files may require additional Python libraries beyond pdfplumber for full metadata extraction.

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