Agent skill · data analytics · datadrivenconstruction
xml-reader
Read and parse XML from construction systems - P6 schedules, BSDD exports, IFC-XML, COBie-XML. Convert to pandas DataFrames.
Why this skill is useful
Adds specific XML parsing methods and conversion patterns for construction data formats that the AI wouldn't reliably generate on its own.
What it needs
Requires python3 installed locally. About 3k tokens when loaded. Last updated 2026-02-14. 265 stars on the source repository.
What this skill does
XML Reader for Construction Data Overview XML is used in construction for P6 schedules (XER), IFC-XML, COBie-XML, and buildingSMART Data Dictionary exports. This skill parses XML and converts to structured DataFrames. Python Implementation Quick Start Common Use Cases 1. P6 Schedule Import 2. COBie Data 3. IFC-XML Analysis Resources DDC Book: Chapter 2.1 - Semi-structured Data IFC-XML: buildingSMART specification
How to use it
Reference it in AdaL, Claude Code, Cursor or any coding agent — nothing to install:
@skills datadrivenconstruction/xml-reader