THE IDEA
Here’s what you need to know.
Arcads Claude Code connects Claude to the Arcads video API. Give it approved property photos, choose the strongest rooms, and have Arcads generate short clips that Claude can assemble into a full listing showcase. It is generated video made from still images, not a true 3D property scan. Only use photos you have permission to market.
See the visual breakdown
Start here
Install Arcads Claude Code
Open the Arcads skill repo, copy its URL, then paste it into Claude Code and ask Claude to install the skill.
github.com/krusemediallc/arcads-claude-code
Property listing
Start with a listing URL or approved listing photos.
Room selection
Claude builds a shot list from the strongest property images.
Arcads clips
Arcads animates each selected room with an appropriate camera move.
Showcase video
Claude assembles the approved clips into landscape and social versions.
- 1
Install Arcads Claude Code
- 2
Connect your Arcads API key
- 3
Add the listing URL or approved photos
- 4
Review the shot list and cost
- 5
Generate, inspect, and export
Permission
You are allowed to use the listing photos and property details.
Accuracy
The video does not invent rooms, features, views, or finishes.
Quality
Doors, windows, furniture, and room proportions still look believable.
Cost
You approve the Arcads model and estimated credits before generation.
What you need
- Open
Arcads Claude Code
The open-source skill pack and its current setup instructions.
- Open
Arcads account
Create an account so the skill can generate images and videos through Arcads.
- Open
Arcads API key
Generate the key that connects your local Claude Code workspace to Arcads.
- Open
Claude Code
The Claude workspace where you install and run the Arcads skill.
- Open
ffmpeg
Useful when Claude needs to combine several room clips into one finished video.
PUT IT INTO PRACTICE
Follow the steps.
Tick off each step as you go. Your progress is saved on this browser.
- STEP 01
Use the orange button above. Copy the GitHub URL for krusemediallc/arcads-claude-code.
- STEP 02
Open the Code tab in Claude, paste the GitHub link, and use the prompt below. Claude can clone the repo and walk you through its setup.
Install this Arcads skill and follow the setup instructions in the repository: https://github.com/krusemediallc/arcads-claude-code. Tell me before running anything that changes files outside the new Arcads project folder.
- STEP 03
Create an Arcads account, open its API settings, then run the repo's setup script. Keep the API key in the local .env file and never publish it to GitHub.
- STEP 04
Copy the listing URL for a property you represent or have permission to market. If Claude cannot access the photos from that page, download the approved images and add them to the Arcads project instead.
- STEP 05
Paste the listing URL or point Claude to the approved photos. The prompt below tells it to build the shot list before spending Arcads credits.
Use the Arcads skill to create a polished property showcase for this listing: [PASTE LISTING URL OR PHOTO FOLDER]. I have permission to use these listing photos. Select 6 to 10 strong rooms, remove duplicates and floor plans, and build a shot list in a natural walkthrough order. Match a subtle camera move to each room, keep the property accurate, and do not invent features or views. Show me the selected images, prompts, model choice, and estimated Arcads credit cost before generating. After I approve, create the clips and assemble a 16:9 master plus a 9:16 social version.
- STEP 06
Check every room, feature, address, price, and agent detail. Regenerate any clip that warps the property or creates something a buyer would not see in person.
A FEW THINGS THAT HELP
Get more out of it.
- Review the Arcads stills and prompts before approving paid video generation.
- Start with 6 to 10 rooms. More clips cost more and usually make the video drag.
- Keep your Arcads API key in the local .env file. Never post it or commit it.
- AI motion can distort doors, windows, pools, furniture, and room proportions. Check every clip.
- Get written permission from the listing agent, brokerage, or photographer before using their images.