# Norma

> Coordinate architectural work through the right Arch Studio skills.

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## Start here

- [Install](https://architecturestudio.ai/capabilities/skill-norma#capability-setup)
- [New to skills?](https://architecturestudio.ai/docs/agents)
- [All skills](https://architecturestudio.ai/capabilities?kind=skills)

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## What it does

Tell Norma the outcome you need. Norma identifies the relevant methods, carries evidence between them and brings the results together inside your existing assistant. A direct request for a specialist skill can go straight to that skill.

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## Install

Connect Arch Studio in Claude or ChatGPT, then return to your conversation and ask Norma for the task. Your assistant uses its available file access and tools to carry out the skill.

- [Add to Claude](https://architecturestudio.ai/docs/install?host=claude&surface=app&method=mcp)
- [Add to ChatGPT](https://architecturestudio.ai/docs/install?host=chatgpt&surface=app&method=mcp)
- [Setup guide](https://architecturestudio.ai/docs/install)

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## Versions and source

Arch Studio 1.5.1.2 · MCP — Available as MCP workflow instructions in compatible Claude and ChatGPT connections. The assistant performs the work with its own tools and permissions and verifies the actual result before reporting completion.

Arch Studio 1.5.1.2 · Open source — Included in the public plugin for Claude Code and Codex. In this version: Norma — Coordinate multistep project, client, site, specification and FF&E work through the relevant Arch Studio skill owners.

- [Hosted release details](https://architecturestudio.ai/releases/hosted-1-5-1-2-0692a162)
- [Read public source](https://github.com/AlpacaLabsLLC/skills-for-architects/blob/b85cba155ddbabe8e721fc79044e5a9ef4aa7540/skills/norma/SKILL.md)
- [Public release details](https://architecturestudio.ai/releases/public-1-5-1-2)

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## Usage

Ask Norma in plain language. With Arch Studio connected through MCP, no $ or / command is required. Norma is your assistant working with Arch Studio.

```text
Use Arch Studio to help me turn these meeting notes into a plan for the next design review. First show the proposed actions and sequence. Keep this in the conversation until I choose what to save.
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## What Norma coordinates

### Scope

Norma preserves the extent of your request and brings in project context only when the work needs it.

### Skill handoffs

Norma selects relevant skills and uses the tools actually available in the host.

### Completion

Norma brings the results together and distinguishes completed work from remaining gaps or unavailable capabilities.

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## Workflow

1. **Understand** — Norma identifies the intended result and relevant inputs.
2. **Coordinate** — Norma sequences the necessary skills and continues within your authorization.
3. **Deliver** — Norma returns the coherent result and explains anything that remains incomplete.

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## Pairs with

Norma can prepare a plan when substantial work benefits from agreeing the sequence first.

- [Work plans](https://architecturestudio.ai/capabilities/skill-workplan)

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## Related skills

Meeting minutes — Turn meeting notes into a clear, source-linked record.

Work plans — Turn a goal into a clear sequence of work.

Skill directory — Find the Arch Studio skill that fits your task.

- [Meeting minutes](https://architecturestudio.ai/capabilities/skill-meeting-minutes)
- [Work plans](https://architecturestudio.ai/capabilities/skill-workplan)
- [Skill directory](https://architecturestudio.ai/capabilities/skill-tool-catalog)