# Product Library

> Keep reviewed product information in a reusable library.

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## Start here

- [Install](https://architecturestudio.ai/capabilities/skill-product-library#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

Ask Norma to save selected products or correct an existing library record. Norma checks the current data, shows material changes and verifies the saved rows while preserving your selections and unrelated records.

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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: Library products — Inspect or save reusable FF&E library products through reviewed, guarded transactions.

- [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/product-library/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 update the source URL for this uniquely identified product in our reusable library. Preserve the selected finish, tag and notes. Show the exact row change and verify the saved result.
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## What it manages

### Product records

Norma maintains the reusable product fields and source evidence within the selected project.

### Updates and duplicates

Norma distinguishes a correction to an existing product from a new entry and flags ambiguous matches.

### Selected values

Norma preserves populated finishes, tags, notes and user overrides unless changing them is explicitly in scope.

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## Workflow

1. **Read** — Norma validates the current library and identifies the selected products.
2. **Preview** — Norma presents the proposed batch and any conflicts requiring your choice.
3. **Save** — Norma applies the authorized change and reads back the stored rows.

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## Pairs with

Norma can research candidates first, then save only the products you select.

- [Research products](https://architecturestudio.ai/capabilities/skill-product-research)

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## Related skills

Research products — Find product candidates that fit your design brief.

Clean product data — Normalize messy product data into a consistent schedule.

Product library — Maintain adopted FF&E selections and schedule revisions.

- [Research products](https://architecturestudio.ai/capabilities/skill-product-research)
- [Clean product data](https://architecturestudio.ai/capabilities/skill-product-data-cleanup)
- [Product library](https://architecturestudio.ai/capabilities/skill-master-schedule)