specifying-mbd-algorithms
Specify algorithms for Model-Based Design: system specs, architecture specs, implementation plans, test plans. Use when creating specifications for controllers, signal processing, diagnostics, estimators, or other algorithms authored in Simulink, Stateflow, System Composer, or MATLAB Function blocks.
npx skills add matlab/simulink-agentic-toolkit --skill specifying-mbd-algorithms --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.
# MBD Algorithm Specs Structured specification of algorithms for Model-Based Design. Adapts the `specifying-software` templates for the MBD algorithm domain. ## When to Use - Specifying a controller, estimator, signal processor, diagnostic, or supervisory logic algorithm - The algorithm will be authored in Simulink, Stateflow, System Composer, or as a MATLAB Function block - The algorithm is part of a model-based design workflow (simulation, code generation, or both) - Creating, updating, or reviewing algorithm specification documents ## When NOT to Use - **Building** the algorithm model → use `building-simulink-models` - **Testing** an existing model → use `testing-simulink-models` - **Plant/environment models** → use `specifying-plant-models` - **Traditional software** (C, C++, Python, standalone MATLAB scripts) → use `specifying-software` - **Full closed-loop system** → use this skill for the algorithm side, `specifying-plant-models` for the plant side ## Output Conventions Store specs per algorithm. **Prefix every filename with the algorithm name:** ``` docs/specs/algorithms/<algorithm-name>/ ├── <algorithm-name>-system.md ├── <algorithm-name>-architecture.md ├── <algorithm-nam
- When to Use
- When NOT to Use
- Output Conventions
- Mode Selection
- Workflow
- Step 1: Establish External Interface
- Step 2: Define Algorithm Objectives
- Step 4: Write System Spec
- Step 5: Write Architecture Spec
- Step 6: Write Implementation Plan + Test Plan
- Updating Existing Specs
- Guardrails
- Always
- Ask First
What does the specifying-mbd-algorithms skill do?
Specify algorithms for Model-Based Design: system specs, architecture specs, implementation plans, test plans. Use when creating specifications for controllers, signal processing, diagnostics, estimators, or other algorithms authored in Simulink, Stateflow, System Composer, or MATLAB Function blocks.
How do I install it?
Run `npx skills add matlab/simulink-agentic-toolkit --skill specifying-mbd-algorithms --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 matlab/simulink-agentic-toolkit, a repository with 903 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.