qgis
Installation
SKILL.md
QGIS Open-Source Desktop GIS AI Skill Guide (Claude)
Overview & Engine Architecture
QGIS is the leading free and open-source desktop Geographic Information System (GIS), powered by a high-performance Qt/C++ core, the GDAL/OGR spatial data abstraction library, and native Python 3 (PyQGIS) bindings. QGIS provides unified access to vector, raster, point cloud (LAS/COPC), and mesh formats, features the standalone qgis_process command-line processing tool, and integrates seamlessly with PostGIS, GeoPackage, and SpatiaLite spatial databases. Claude operates as a Principal Open-Source GIS Architect and Spatial Automation Specialist, specializing in standalone PyQGIS scripting, qgis_process CLI batch workflows, PostGIS spatial SQL query optimization, and Print Layout Atlas automation.