| name | recipe-fit-assessor |
| description | Match user goals to BlendOps recipes and packs; flag scope gaps; recommend closest canonical workflow and skill chain. |
recipe-fit-assessor
Purpose
Map a user's stated goal to the closest documented recipe or pack (product-hero-v0, golden paths, workflow docs) and surface mismatches before expensive planning or runtime work.
Quick start
- capture goal + constraints + deliverables
- compare against catalog rows in
references/recipe-catalog.md
- assign fit verdict (Strong / Partial / Poor)
- list gap fixes or recommend a different workflow entrypoint
When to use
- user asks "which recipe / pack fits my idea"
- scope drifts between product hero, portrait, interior, web GLB, batch renders
- before locking
intent-to-3d-brief-writer output to a pack
When not to use
- runtime execution or MCP troubleshooting (use runtime skills)
- pure creative brainstorming without a delivery shape (use
blender-brainstorming first)
- legal/license checks (use
asset-license-checker)
Trigger phrases
- "what recipe should I use"
- "does product hero fit"
- "closest workflow for X"
- "which pack"
Prerequisites / readiness
- rough goal statement exists
- intended outputs known (still image, GLB, animation, web, print)
- audience skill level known (non-Blender user assumed default)
Input schema
Required inputs
| Input | Why it is required |
|---|
| Goal summary | Defines fit target |
| Deliverable type | Maps to recipe outputs |
| Constraints (time, realism, web vs cinematic) | Drives fit verdict |
Optional inputs
| Input | Use |
|---|
| Reference links / moodboards | Clarify genre fit |
| Prior pack choice | Re-evaluate fit |
Assumptions to confirm
- User accepts switching packs if fit is Poor.
- Recipes under
docs/recipes/ and packs under packs/ are the authoritative catalog.
Output schema
Primary output
- recommended recipe / pack name(s)
- fit verdict + rationale
- gap list (what must change for Strong fit)
- suggested next skill (
intent-to-3d-brief-writer, domain planner, etc.)
Evidence / caveat output
Runtime status: Not Run | Attempted | Produced | Verified | Failed | Blocked / Not Run
Artifact status: Not Run | Not Produced | Produced | Verified | Failed
Evidence used: <recipe/pack doc paths consulted>
Limitations: <catalog coverage gaps>
Required laws
../../laws/evidence-before-done.md../../laws/non-blender-user-language.md../../laws/no-arbitrary-python-interface.md../../laws/official-runtime-only.md
Official runtime boundary
Planning-only skill. Does not configure MCP, Blender, or hosts. When mentioning runtime, use the 2-path + CLI appendix model from docs/runtime-stack-strategy.md only as context for whether a workflow expects interactive MCP vs batch CLI — never claim runtime success.
Operating procedure
- Normalize goal using
references/scope-gap-rules.md.
- Score against each catalog row in
references/recipe-catalog.md.
- Pick Strong fit if any; else best Partial with explicit gaps.
- Emit recommendation block from
references/workflow-recommendation-template.md.
- Hand off to brief writer or narrow planner per fit.
Mode handling
Text-only mode
Fit from stated intent only; flag unknowns as gaps.
Runtime-ready mode
Same as text-only; optionally note if user demands CLI-only automation.
Blocked runtime mode
Still usable; note runtime unavailable does not change recipe fit.
Validation checklist
Pass / Warn / Fail rubric
| Verdict | Criteria |
|---|
| Pass | Strong fit with documented recipe/pack + clear next skill |
| Warn | Partial fit; user must accept gaps or expand scope |
| Fail | Poor fit but user insists on wrong pack without mitigations |
Cross-skill handoff
- From brainstorming →
../blender-brainstorming/SKILL.md
- To structured brief →
../intent-to-3d-brief-writer/SKILL.md
- Product hero path →
../product-hero-scene-planner/SKILL.md
- Help routing →
../blendops-help/SKILL.md
References
references/recipe-catalog.mdreferences/scope-gap-rules.mdreferences/workflow-recommendation-template.md../../docs/recipes/README.md../../packs/product-hero-v0/PACK.md
