collection-documentation
Create and maintain comprehensive collection records including cataloging, photography, condition documentation, and database management following AAM/ICOM standards
npx skills add a5c-ai/babysitter --skill collection-documentation --agent claude-code
Same command for any agent — swap --agent for codex, cursor, copilot.
Weekly change comes from our own snapshots, not the repository page — it measures attention, not adoption.
# Collection Documentation Create and maintain comprehensive collection records including cataloging, photography, condition documentation, and database management following AAM and ICOM standards. ## Overview This skill provides frameworks for professional collection documentation in museums and cultural institutions. It encompasses cataloging procedures, photography standards, condition reporting, and database management to ensure proper stewardship of cultural property. ## Capabilities ### Cataloging - Assign accession numbers systematically - Create descriptive catalog records - Apply controlled vocabularies (AAT, TGN, ULAN) - Document physical characteristics - Record historical and contextual information ### Photography Standards - Capture archival-quality images - Apply consistent lighting and backgrounds - Document multiple views and details - Create condition photography - Manage digital asset workflows ### Condition Documentation - Assess current condition states - Document damage and deterioration - Create condition graphics and diagrams - Establish baseline records - Track condition changes over time ### Database Management - Enter data following standards - Maintain da
- Overview
- Capabilities
- Cataloging
- Photography Standards
- Condition Documentation
- Database Management
- Usage Guidelines
- Cataloging Standards
- Photography Protocol
- Condition Reporting
- Integration Points
- Related Processes
- Collaborating Skills
- References
What does the collection-documentation skill do?
Create and maintain comprehensive collection records including cataloging, photography, condition documentation, and database management following AAM/ICOM standards
How do I install it?
Run `npx skills add a5c-ai/babysitter --skill collection-documentation --agent claude-code` — it drops the skill into your project so the agent can pick it up. Swap the --agent value for codex, cursor or copilot if you use one of those.
Where does this skill come from?
From a5c-ai/babysitter, a repository with 1,642 stars. We read it straight from the repository tree rather than a submitted listing, so what you see here is what is actually published.
Is a popular skill a good skill?
Not necessarily. Stars measure attention, not adoption — a repository can trend for a week and be abandoned. That is why we show the weekly change from our own snapshots next to the total, instead of a single flattering number.