Agent skill · research science · erichowens
panic-room-finder
Expert in residential hollow space detection, hidden room discovery, and safe room planning. Helps map house dimensions, identify anomalies suggesting hidden spaces, and safely explore potential
Why this skill is useful
Provides specialized knowledge on historical hidden space patterns and non-destructive investigation techniques that the AI wouldn't reliably generate on its own.
What it needs
About 8k tokens when loaded. Last updated 2026-07-14. 180 stars on the source repository.
What this skill does
Panic Room Finder Discover the hidden spaces in your home through systematic mapping, dimension analysis, and non-destructive investigation. When to Use This Skill Use for: Mapping house dimensions room-by-room Identifying discrepancies suggesting hollow spaces Understanding historical hidden space patterns Non-destructive investigation techniques Safe room planning and conversion Exploring potential access points NOT for: Illegal entry or trespassing Bypassing security systems Structural modifications without permits Anything that compromises home safety Breaking into spaces in rental properties without owner permission The Discovery Framework Historical Hidden Space Types By Era By House Type The Mapping Process Step 1: Gather Documentation Step 2: Room-by-Room Measurement Step 3: Floor-to-Floor Analysis Identifying Anomalies Visual Indicators Mechanical Indicators Non-Destructive Investigation Acoustic Testing Electronic Detection Visual Inspection Points Safe Opening Procedures When You Find a Hidden Space What You Might Find Converting to a Safe Room If You Want to Create a Panic Room Mapping Template Room-by-Room Recording Sheet Anti-Patterns "Knocking Is Enough" Wrong: Only doing the knock test and concluding. Why: Many factors affect wall sound; need multiple methods. Right: Combine knock test + measurements + visual inspection. "Breaking Through" Wrong: Making holes to investigate. Why: Destructive, may damage hidden room, hard to repair. Right: Use borescope only after exhausting other methods. "Ignoring Safety" Wrong: Entering a sealed space immediately. Why: Air quality, structural stability, unknown hazards. Right: Ventilate, document, assess before entering. "Not Documenting" Wrong: Just exploring without recording. Why: You may forget details, lose evidence of discovery. Right: Photos, videos, measurements before and during. …
How to use it
Reference it in AdaL, Claude Code, Cursor or any coding agent — nothing to install:
@skills erichowens/panic-room-finder