warhammer-40k-paint-data

name	warhammer-40k-paint-data
description	Deterministic paint inventory and color scheme lookup. Use when ANY Warhammer 40K agent needs paint names, hex codes, color schemes, or painting product data. MUST be used instead of generating paint data from memory to prevent hallucination (especially discontinued paint ranges).

Warhammer 40K Paint Data Lookup

Purpose

This skill provides deterministic, file-backed paint data retrieval. It exists because LLMs frequently hallucinate discontinued paint names (e.g., old Warpaints range replaced by Warpaints Fanatic in 2024). Agents MUST use this skill for all paint references.

When to Use

• ANY time an agent needs to reference specific paint names
• ANY time an agent recommends paints for a scheme
• ANY time an agent needs hex color codes
• ANY time an agent discusses paint products or inventory
• ANY time an agent builds a shopping list

Data Sources

Source 1: Army Painter Warpaints Inventory

Location: _bmad/_config/custom/warhammer-40k/data/paints/army-painter-warpaints.json Content: 60 paints with hex codes, coverage levels, categories Categories: Base (■), Layer (▲), Metallic (◆), Wash (●), Effect (★), Primer (▼)

Source 2: Army Painter Speedpaints Inventory

Location: _bmad/_config/custom/warhammer-40k/data/paints/army-painter-speedpaints.json Content: 24 speedpaints with hex codes, intensity levels (light/medium/dark)

Source 3: Paint Inventory Schema

Location: _bmad/_config/custom/warhammer-40k/data/paints/paint-inventory.schema.json Content: JSON Schema defining paint data structure

Source 4: Brushmaster Sidecar

Location: _bmad-output/warhammer-40k/agents/brushmaster-sidecar/ Content: User's painting projects, saved schemes, technique notes

Source 5: Color Schemes in Army Lists

Location: army-lists/{faction}/*.md Content: Paint schemes embedded in army list markdown files (look for paint/color sections)

How to Execute Queries

Query: "What paints do we have?"

1. Read: _bmad/_config/custom/warhammer-40k/data/paints/army-painter-warpaints.json
2. Read: _bmad/_config/custom/warhammer-40k/data/paints/army-painter-speedpaints.json
3. Present: categorized list with hex codes

Query: "What paint should I use for [color]?"

1. Read both paint JSON files
2. Filter by hex code proximity or category
3. Return: paint name, hex, category, coverage/intensity
4. If no close match: SAY SO — do not invent paint names

Query: "What's the scheme for [army]?"

1. Glob: army-lists/{faction}/*.md
2. Read the army file, search for paint/color sections
3. Check brushmaster sidecar for saved schemes
4. Present with source citation

Critical Rules

1. NEVER generate paint names from memory — always read from JSON files
2. The current Army Painter range is Warpaints Fanatic (2024+) — our JSON files contain verified current names
3. If a paint name is not in our inventory, say so — "This paint is not in our tracked inventory"
4. Always include hex codes when recommending paints — enables visual verification
5. Show your source — cite which file: [Source: army-painter-warpaints.json]
6. Check hallucination registry — paint name hallucination is a documented pattern