ArcGIS 3D Layers

Exact ArcGIS JS SDK 3D layer syntax: SceneLayer, PointCloudLayer, VoxelLayer, DimensionLayer, glTF.

Tested · Works

Test report

Verdict
Tested · Works
Score
9.6/10
Tested
Jul 16, 2026
Environment
Claude Code 2.x (agent harness)
Upstream re-checked
Aug 10, 2026 · 0cec343

Skill-guided code used the documented 'point-cloud-unique-value' renderer type and the .filters API to isolate ground/building LiDAR points; a from-memory baseline guessed a non-existent 'point-cloud-classification' renderer type and wrongly reached for definitionExpression, which the skill correctly avoids for PointCloudLayer.

Scored on four weighted criteria — install, triggering, output vs. baseline, docs. How scoring works

  • Installs cleanly 5/5
  • Triggers reliably 5/5
  • Output vs. baseline 9/10
  • Docs & honesty 5/5

What ArcGIS 3D Layers does

Reference documentation skill giving copy-paste-correct ArcGIS Maps SDK for JavaScript code for 3D-only layer types (SceneLayer, IntegratedMeshLayer, PointCloudLayer, VoxelLayer, DimensionLayer, BuildingSceneLayer) and glTF model import in SceneView. Triggers on 3D buildings, LiDAR/point-cloud, volumetric/voxel data, and 3D measurement requests; one of 35 sibling skills in the same repo covering the rest of the SDK.

How to install ArcGIS 3D Layers

git clone https://github.com/SaschaBrunnerCH/arcgis-maps-sdk-js-ai-context
mkdir -p ~/.claude/skills
cp -r arcgis-maps-sdk-js-ai-context/skills/arcgis-3d-layers ~/.claude/skills/arcgis-3d-layers

Skills live in ~/.claude/skills/ (global) or .claude/skills/ (per-project). Restart Claude Code after installing.

Commands — how to trigger ArcGIS 3D Layers

  • /arcgis-3d-layers Exact ArcGIS JS SDK 3D layer syntax: SceneLayer, PointCloudLayer, VoxelLayer, DimensionLayer, glTF.

It also activates on plain-language prompts like these:

  • show me how to render LiDAR point cloud data classified by ground vs building
  • load a glTF building model into my ArcGIS SceneView
  • what renderer do I use for voxel data in the ArcGIS JS SDK?

Frequently asked questions

Is the ArcGIS 3D Layers skill free?
Yes. The skill itself is free from SaschaBrunnerCH/arcgis-maps-sdk-js-ai-context. SkillProof publishes the install command and an independent test verdict at no cost.
Does ArcGIS 3D Layers work with Claude Code?
We tested it with Claude Code 2.x (agent harness) on Jul 16, 2026. Verdict: Tested · Works. Skill-guided code used the documented 'point-cloud-unique-value' renderer type and the .filters API to isolate ground/building LiDAR points; a from-memory baseline guessed a non-existent 'point-cloud-classification' renderer type and wrongly reached for definitionExpression, which the skill correctly avoids for PointCloudLayer.
What is the ArcGIS 3D Layers SkillProof Score?
9.6/10 — installs cleanly 5/5, triggers reliably 5/5, output vs. baseline 9/10, docs & honesty 5/5.
How do I install ArcGIS 3D Layers?
Copy the install command from this page, run it in your terminal, and restart Claude Code. Skills live in ~/.claude/skills/ (global) or .claude/skills/ inside a project.
Can I use ArcGIS 3D Layers with Cursor, Copilot, Gemini CLI, Codex or other AI tools?
The SKILL.md format is native to Claude (Claude Code, Desktop, claude.ai). The instructions inside adapt to other assistants: Cursor rules, GitHub Copilot instructions, Windsurf rules, Custom GPTs, AGENTS.md for OpenAI Codex, and GEMINI.md for Google Gemini CLI — our conversion guides cover each, and the free converter on the tools page does the wrapping for you.