product-match

Name: product-match
Author: AlpacaLabsLLC

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How to install product-match?

alpacalabsllc/skills-for-architects/product-match

$npx -y skills add AlpacaLabsLLC/skills-for-architects --skill product-match

Installs into the current project.

Summary

Find visually or functionally similar products from an image, name, or description. Use when the user asks to "find something like this", match a product from a photo, or source alternates to a given item.

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SKILL.md

1	# /product-match — Product Match
2
3	"Find me something like this." Takes a product — by name, image, or description — and searches the web for similar alternatives. Returns 5-10 matches with specs, pricing, and links.
4
5	## When to Use
6
7	- Designer has a product they like but it's over budget, discontinued, or wrong lead time
8	- Client references a product and you need alternatives at different price points
9	- Sourcing a similar product from a different manufacturer or region
10	- Finding contract/trade equivalents of residential products (or vice versa)
11
12	## Step 1: Accept Input
13
14	The designer provides a product reference in any format:
15
16	By name:
17	```
18	/product-match Eames Lounge Chair
19	```
20
21	By name + constraints:
22	```
23	/product-match Eames Lounge Chair but under $3,000
24	```
25
26	By image:
27	```
28	/product-match ~/Downloads/chair-photo.jpg
29	```
30
31	By description:
32	```
33	/product-match mid-century lounge chair, molded plywood shell, leather cushions, swivel base
34	```
35
36	By URL:
37	```
38	/product-match https://store.hermanmiller.com/living-room-furniture/eames-lounge-chair
39	```
40
41	## Step 2: Identify the Source Product
42
43	If given a name or URL, look up the product's key attributes:
44	- Category and subcategory
45	- Dimensions (W, D, H)
46	- Materials and finishes
47	- Price range
48	- Designer / design era
49	- Key visual characteristics (silhouette, proportions, details)
50
51	If given an image, use Claude vision to describe:
52	- Product type and category
53	- Shape, proportions, silhouette
54	- Materials visible (wood type, metal finish, upholstery)
55	- Style period and design language
56	- Color palette
57	- Estimated scale
58
59	If given a description, extract the same attributes from the text.
60
61	Document the source product clearly:
62
63	```
64	## Source Product
65	Eames Lounge Chair — Herman Miller
66	Category: Lounge Chair
67	Dims: 32.75"W × 32.5"D × 33.5"H
68	Materials: Molded plywood, leather
69	Price: $5,695
70	Style: Mid-Century Modern, organic, sculptural
71	Key features: Swivel base, tilting seat, separate ottoman
72	```
73
74	## Step 3: Search for Matches
75
76	Run 3-5 web searches targeting different angles:
77
78	1. Direct alternatives: `lounge chairs similar to Eames`
79	2. Category + style: `mid-century molded plywood lounge chair`
80	3. Price-specific (if budget mentioned): `modern lounge chair under $3,000`
81	4. Material-specific: `leather and walnut lounge chair swivel`
82	5. Trade/contract sources: `contract lounge chair molded wood specification`
83
84	For each candidate found, attempt to fetch the product page for full specs.
85
86	Target: 5-10 matches that genuinely resemble the source. Quality over quantity.
87
88	## Step 4: Score and Rank Matches
89
90	For each match, assess similarity on:
91	- Visual similarity (0-5): Does it look like the source?
92	- Material match (0-3): Same or similar materials?
93	- Price proximity (0-3): Within a reasonable range of source or stated budget?
94	- Dimension match (0-2): Similar scale?
95	- Availability (0-2): In stock or reasonable lead time?
96
97	Total score out of 15. Present in descending order.
98
99	## Step 5: Present Results
100
101	```
102	## Product Matches for: Eames Lounge Chair
103
104	### 1. Plycraft Mr. Chair — Plycraft (Score: 13/15)
105	32"W × 30"D × 33"H · Molded walnut plywood, leather · $2,495
106	Lead: In stock · Indoor
107	🔗 plycraft.com/mr-chair
108	Why: Direct mid-century competitor. Same era, same construction technique.
109	Nearly identical silhouette at less than half the price.
110
111	### 2. Tiempo Lounge — Lazar (Score: 11/15)
112	31"W × 33"D × 34"H · Walnut veneer, leather · $3,200
113	Lead: 6-8 weeks · Indoor
114	🔗 lazarind.com/tiempo
115	Why: Modern reinterpretation. Slightly softer lines, similar materials.
116	Available in COM.
117
118	### 3. ...
119
120	---
121
122	## Comparison
123
124	\| # \| Product \| Brand \| W \| D \| H \| Price \| Material \| Lead \| Match \|
125	\|---\|---------\|-------\|---\|---\|---\|-------\|----------\|------\|-------\|
126	\| 1 \| Mr. Chair \| Plycraft \| 32 \| 30 \| 33 \| $2,495 \| Plywood/Leather \| Stock \| 13/15 \|
127	\| 2 \| Tiempo \| Lazar \| 31 \| 33 \| 34 \| $3,200 \| Walnut/Leather \| 6-8w \| 11/15 \|
128	```
129
130	### Presentation rules
131
132	- Lead with the comparison table for quick scanning
133	- Include "Why" for each — what makes this a good match and what's different
134	- Flag trade-offs: "veneer not solid", "no swivel", "larger scale"
135	- Group if useful: "Closest matches", "Budget alternatives", "Contract options"
136
137	## Step 6: Save
138
139	If the designer picks matches ("save 1 and 3"), write to the master Google Sheet using the 33-column schema defined in `../../schema/product-schema.md` (read for column reference and formats). Use `../../schema/sheet-conventions.md` for CRUD patterns.
140
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How to install product-match?

alpacalabsllc/skills-for-architects/product-match

$npx -y skills add AlpacaLabsLLC/skills-for-architects --skill product-match

Installs into the current project.

Summary

Files · 1

View on GitHub

SKILL.md

1	# /product-match — Product Match
2
3	"Find me something like this." Takes a product — by name, image, or description — and searches the web for similar alternatives. Returns 5-10 matches with specs, pricing, and links.
4
5	## When to Use
6
7	- Designer has a product they like but it's over budget, discontinued, or wrong lead time
8	- Client references a product and you need alternatives at different price points
9	- Sourcing a similar product from a different manufacturer or region
10	- Finding contract/trade equivalents of residential products (or vice versa)
11
12	## Step 1: Accept Input
13
14	The designer provides a product reference in any format:
15
16	By name:
17	```
18	/product-match Eames Lounge Chair
19	```
20
21	By name + constraints:
22	```
23	/product-match Eames Lounge Chair but under $3,000
24	```
25
26	By image:
27	```
28	/product-match ~/Downloads/chair-photo.jpg
29	```
30
31	By description:
32	```
33	/product-match mid-century lounge chair, molded plywood shell, leather cushions, swivel base
34	```
35
36	By URL:
37	```
38	/product-match https://store.hermanmiller.com/living-room-furniture/eames-lounge-chair
39	```
40
41	## Step 2: Identify the Source Product
42
43	If given a name or URL, look up the product's key attributes:
44	- Category and subcategory
45	- Dimensions (W, D, H)
46	- Materials and finishes
47	- Price range
48	- Designer / design era
49	- Key visual characteristics (silhouette, proportions, details)
50
51	If given an image, use Claude vision to describe:
52	- Product type and category
53	- Shape, proportions, silhouette
54	- Materials visible (wood type, metal finish, upholstery)
55	- Style period and design language
56	- Color palette
57	- Estimated scale
58
59	If given a description, extract the same attributes from the text.
60
61	Document the source product clearly:
62
63	```
64	## Source Product
65	Eames Lounge Chair — Herman Miller
66	Category: Lounge Chair
67	Dims: 32.75"W × 32.5"D × 33.5"H
68	Materials: Molded plywood, leather
69	Price: $5,695
70	Style: Mid-Century Modern, organic, sculptural
71	Key features: Swivel base, tilting seat, separate ottoman
72	```
73
74	## Step 3: Search for Matches
75
76	Run 3-5 web searches targeting different angles:
77
78	1. Direct alternatives: `lounge chairs similar to Eames`
79	2. Category + style: `mid-century molded plywood lounge chair`
80	3. Price-specific (if budget mentioned): `modern lounge chair under $3,000`
81	4. Material-specific: `leather and walnut lounge chair swivel`
82	5. Trade/contract sources: `contract lounge chair molded wood specification`
83
84	For each candidate found, attempt to fetch the product page for full specs.
85
86	Target: 5-10 matches that genuinely resemble the source. Quality over quantity.
87
88	## Step 4: Score and Rank Matches
89
90	For each match, assess similarity on:
91	- Visual similarity (0-5): Does it look like the source?
92	- Material match (0-3): Same or similar materials?
93	- Price proximity (0-3): Within a reasonable range of source or stated budget?
94	- Dimension match (0-2): Similar scale?
95	- Availability (0-2): In stock or reasonable lead time?
96
97	Total score out of 15. Present in descending order.
98
99	## Step 5: Present Results
100
101	```
102	## Product Matches for: Eames Lounge Chair
103
104	### 1. Plycraft Mr. Chair — Plycraft (Score: 13/15)
105	32"W × 30"D × 33"H · Molded walnut plywood, leather · $2,495
106	Lead: In stock · Indoor
107	🔗 plycraft.com/mr-chair
108	Why: Direct mid-century competitor. Same era, same construction technique.
109	Nearly identical silhouette at less than half the price.
110
111	### 2. Tiempo Lounge — Lazar (Score: 11/15)
112	31"W × 33"D × 34"H · Walnut veneer, leather · $3,200
113	Lead: 6-8 weeks · Indoor
114	🔗 lazarind.com/tiempo
115	Why: Modern reinterpretation. Slightly softer lines, similar materials.
116	Available in COM.
117
118	### 3. ...
119
120	---
121
122	## Comparison
123
124	\| # \| Product \| Brand \| W \| D \| H \| Price \| Material \| Lead \| Match \|
125	\|---\|---------\|-------\|---\|---\|---\|-------\|----------\|------\|-------\|
126	\| 1 \| Mr. Chair \| Plycraft \| 32 \| 30 \| 33 \| $2,495 \| Plywood/Leather \| Stock \| 13/15 \|
127	\| 2 \| Tiempo \| Lazar \| 31 \| 33 \| 34 \| $3,200 \| Walnut/Leather \| 6-8w \| 11/15 \|
128	```
129
130	### Presentation rules
131
132	- Lead with the comparison table for quick scanning
133	- Include "Why" for each — what makes this a good match and what's different
134	- Flag trade-offs: "veneer not solid", "no swivel", "larger scale"
135	- Group if useful: "Closest matches", "Budget alternatives", "Contract options"
136
137	## Step 6: Save
138
139	If the designer picks matches ("save 1 and 3"), write to the master Google Sheet using the 33-column schema defined in `../../schema/product-schema.md` (read for column reference and formats). Use `../../schema/sheet-conventions.md` for CRUD patterns.
140
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