# Find similar products

> Find alternatives to a product you like.

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## Start here

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

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.

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

- [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-match/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 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.
```

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## 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.

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## 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.

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## Pairs with

Norma can check the specifications of an alternative you select.

- [Product Audit](https://architecturestudio.ai/capabilities/skill-product-audit)

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## Related skills

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

Product Audit — Check a selected product against its source evidence.

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