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# Architecture Studio

One plugin — 61 skills on Codex and Claude Code, plus 8 native agents and 4 hooks on Claude Code.

[Install ↓](#install) [View on GitHub →](https://github.com/AlpacaLabsLLC/skills-for-architects) [All plugins →](/plugins)

## What it is

Architecture Studio ships as a single plugin with host-native packaging. It installs as `as`: use `$<skill>` in Codex or `/as:<skill>` in Claude Code. One install brings all 61 shared skills; as of 1.5.0 every skill is a complete specification the host performs with its own tools, with no bundled script to run. Claude Code also registers the eight bundled native agents, Norma among them, and four hook handlers; Codex’s `$studio` dispatcher composes the same underlying skills without registering Claude-only automation.

Upgrading from 1.4: new studios and projects use CSV registers (DOCUMENTS, TASKS, TIME, INVOICES, CHANGES) in place of the 1.4 Markdown task and time logs. Existing workspaces are not converted; keep a 1.4 workspace on 1.4.5 until you set it up again with 1.5. See the [install guide](/docs/installing-architecture-studio).

## Install

**Codex (terminal):**

```
codex plugin marketplace add AlpacaLabsLLC/skills-for-architects
codex plugin add as@skills-for-architects
```

Then invoke `$studio` and describe what you need, `$tool-catalog` for the full menu, or `$learn` for the guided course.

**Claude Desktop:**

1.  Open **Customize** → **Browse plugins**
2.  Click **+** → **Add marketplace from GitHub**
3.  Enter `AlpacaLabsLLC/skills-for-architects`
4.  Install **Architecture Studio**

**Claude Code (terminal):**

```
claude plugin marketplace add AlpacaLabsLLC/skills-for-architects
claude plugin install as@skills-for-architects
```

Then type `/as:studio` and describe what you need — the router hands off to the right agent or skill. Or `/as:tool-catalog` for the full menu. New to Claude Code entirely? Start with [`/as:learn`](/skills/learn).

## What’s inside

Group

Skills

Description

Due Diligence

7

NYC property data: landmarks, DOB permits, violations, ACRIS, HPD, BSA — no API key required

Site Planning

4

Environmental, mobility, demographics, and site history research

Zoning Analysis

2

NYC buildable envelope analysis and 3D visualization

Programming

2

Space programs, occupancy loads, IBC compliance

Specifications

2

CSI outline specifications from a materials list, and ordered specification books

Sustainability

4

EPD parsing, research, comparison, and GWP thresholds

FF&E and Materials Research

19

Product research, spec extraction, cleanup and SIF export, plus the product library, URL capture, audits, cut sheets, drawing take-off, quantity reconciliation and lighting reports

Presentations

3

Slide decks, color palettes, image resizing

Studio & Coordination

6

The studio workspace and router, Norma and Norma support, tool catalog, firm-owned skill maker, and reviewed feedback — invoked with `$` on Codex or `/as:` on Claude Code

Project Records

7

Project facts and decisions, document register, meeting minutes, site visit reports, tasks, work plans, and time

Firm Operations

3

Proposals, agreements, and invoices

Knowledge

1

US practice terms, phases, roles and documentation systems, routed to the original source

Learn

1

A guided course teaching architects Codex or Claude Code through the same fictional project

Browse the full catalog: [skills](/skills) · [Claude-native agents](/agents) · [install guide](/docs/installing-architecture-studio)