Skill Claude · ChatGPT / MCP

Find similar products

Find alternatives to a product you like.

What it does

Give Norma a product name, image, URL or description and the constraints that need to change. Norma researches similar alternatives and explains their fit, differences and evidence gaps.

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.

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: Find similar products — Source visually or functionally similar products from an image, name or description.

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.

Use Arch Studio to find alternatives to this lounge chair for an office reception area. Prioritize a similar silhouette, verified dimensions and the budget in the brief. Keep unknown prices or lead times visible.

The full catalog lives in your assistant once Arch Studio is connected. Ask: Norma, what can you do? List the skills, tools, agents and workflows available in this host, grouped by practice area.

What it compares

Visual character

Norma reads silhouette, proportions, materials and design language from the reference.

Practical constraints

Norma checks the requested dimensions, market, budget and other sourcing constraints.

Candidate evidence

Norma keeps verified product facts separate from resemblance or design judgment.

Workflow

  1. Identify — Norma reads the reference product and your constraints.
  2. Search — Norma researches similar alternatives.
  3. Compare — Norma explains the tradeoffs so you can choose candidates for further review.

Pairs with

Product Audit. Norma can check the specifications of an alternative you select.