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Step-by-step installation guide for the Designer Claude plugin from The AI Career Lab — works in both Claude Cowork (chat) and Claude Code (terminal). DESIGN.md capture, WCAG critique, iteration, and dev handoff as slash commands.
How to Install the ESG Sustainability Analyst Claude Plugin (Cowork & Code)
Step-by-step installation guide for the ESG Sustainability Analyst Claude plugin from The AI Career Lab — works in both Claude Cowork (chat) and Claude Code (terminal). KPI extraction, materiality scoring, disclosure drafting, and Scope 3 planning as native slash commands.
How to Install the Healthcare Compliance Officer Claude Plugin (Cowork & Code)
Step-by-step installation guide for the Healthcare Compliance Officer Claude plugin from The AI Career Lab — works in both Claude Cowork (chat) and Claude Code (terminal). QSR gap audit, PCCP scope, MedWatch triage, and 510(k) evidence mapping as native slash commands.
How to Install the Loan Officer Claude Plugin (Cowork & Code)
Step-by-step installation guide for the Loan Officer Claude plugin from The AI Career Lab — works in both Claude Cowork (chat) and Claude Code (terminal). Pipeline updates, LOE drafting, LE/CD explainers, and realtor co-marketing as native slash commands.
How to Install the AI Product Manager Claude Plugin (Cowork & Code)
Step-by-step installation guide for the AI Product Manager Claude plugin from The AI Career Lab — works in both Claude Cowork (chat) and Claude Code (terminal). AI feature specs, regulatory screens, staged rollouts, and feedback synthesis as native slash commands.
How to Install the Prompt Engineer Claude Plugin (Cowork & Code)
Step-by-step installation guide for the Prompt Engineer Claude plugin from The AI Career Lab — works in both Claude Cowork (chat) and Claude Code (terminal). Eval rubrics, synthetic test cases, SKILL.md audits, and regression reports as native slash commands.
How to Write a Board Report with AI in 2026
A practical walkthrough for writing HOA, condo, and property-owner board reports with AI — the right structure, what to never let AI invent, and the free tool that handles it. For property managers and community association managers.
How to Write a Candidate Outreach Message with AI in 2026
A practical walkthrough for writing recruiter outreach messages with AI — the right structure, what you must never let AI invent, and the free tool that handles it. For in-house recruiters, agency recruiters, and hiring managers running sourcing.
How to Write a Demand Letter with AI in 2026
A practical walkthrough for drafting demand letters with AI — the right structure, what you must never let AI invent, and the free tool that handles it. For attorneys and pro-se claimants who want a defensible first draft.
How to Write a Photographer Client Proposal with AI in 2026
A practical walkthrough for writing photography client proposals with AI — the right structure, what to never let AI invent, and the free tool that handles it. For wedding, portrait, commercial, and event photographers.
How to Write a Pre-Approval Letter with AI in 2026
A practical walkthrough for writing mortgage pre-approval letters with AI — the right structure, what you must never let AI invent, and the free tool that handles it. For NMLS-licensed loan officers and mortgage brokers.
How to Write a Sales Proposal with AI in 2026
A practical walkthrough for writing B2B sales proposals with AI — the right structure, what to never let AI invent, and the free tool that handles it. For account executives and sellers who want a credible proposal in 15 minutes instead of 3 hours.
How to Write a Shot List with AI in 2026
A practical walkthrough for writing photography shot lists with AI — the right structure, what to never let AI fabricate, and the free tool that handles it. For wedding, portrait, event, and commercial photographers.
How to Write a Tenant Notice with AI in 2026
A practical walkthrough for writing property-management tenant notices with AI — the right structure, what you must never let AI invent, and the free tool that handles it. For property managers, HOA managers, and landlords.
How to Write a Trades Estimate with AI in 2026
A practical walkthrough for writing construction and trades estimates with AI — the right structure, what you must never let AI invent, and the free tool that handles it. For contractors, electricians, plumbers, HVAC, and general trades.
How to Write Event Vendor Outreach with AI in 2026
A practical walkthrough for writing event vendor outreach emails with AI — the right structure, what you must never let AI invent, and the free tool that handles it. For wedding planners, corporate event planners, and event coordinators.
How to Write an Interview Scorecard with AI in 2026
A practical walkthrough for writing structured interview scorecards with AI — the right structure, what to never let AI invent, and the free tool that handles it. For recruiters and hiring managers who want defensible, EEOC-aware evaluations.
How to Write an OT Treatment Plan with AI in 2026
A practical walkthrough for writing occupational therapy treatment plans with AI — the right structure, what to never let AI invent, and the free tool that handles it. For OTs and OTAs working with adult, pediatric, and geriatric populations.