# ClaudeHopper (Construction Document Analysis)

> Use this tool when you need to analyze and search through complex construction documents, such as architectural drawings and specifications, to quickly access and interpret project information. ClaudeHopper solves problems like information overload and manual searching, providing features like image extraction and semantic search to streamline document analysis. It takes in construction documents and outputs relevant information, making it ideal for architects, engineers, and construction professionals working with large projects.

Canonical page: https://skillsregistry.net/skills/arborist-claudehopper  
JSON: https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/arborist-claudehopper

## Description

ClaudeHopper is an AI-powered construction document assistant that integrates with Claude Desktop to help users analyze and search through architectural drawings and specifications. Developed by Tom Finlayson, it uses LanceDB for vector storage and Ollama for local AI processing, enabling features like image extraction from PDF drawings and semantic search across construction documents. The implementation includes tools for processing both textual specifications and visual elements from CAD drawings, making it particularly valuable for architects, engineers, and construction professionals who need to quickly access and interpret complex project documentation.

## Trust

- **Trust score (0–1):** 0.99
- **Verification tier:** verified
- **Last scanned:** 2026-09-19

## Facts

- **Version:** 1.0.0
- **Skill type:** atomic
- **Execution layer:** mcp-remote
- **Runtime environment:** api
- **Category:** media
- **Updated:** 2026-09-19

## Source

- **Source listing:** [PulseMCP](https://www.pulsemcp.com/servers/arborist-claudehopper)
- **Repository:** <https://github.com/arborist-ai/claudehopper>

## Use it

Resolve this record through the SkillsRegistry MCP server (no auth, read-only):

```
claude mcp add --transport http --scope user skillsregistry https://api.skillsregistry.net/mcp
```

```json
{
  "jsonrpc": "2.0",
  "id": 1,
  "method": "tools/call",
  "params": {
    "name": "get_skill",
    "arguments": {
      "slug": "arborist-claudehopper"
    }
  }
}
```

REST: `GET https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/arborist-claudehopper` · pull for local use: `GET https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/arborist-claudehopper/pull`

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