---
name: runway-reference-architecture
description: "Runway reference architecture \u2014 AI video generation and creative\
  \ AI platform.\nUse when working with Runway for video generation, image editing,\
  \ or creative AI.\nTrigger with phrases like \"runway reference architecture\",\
  \ \"runway-reference-architecture\", \"AI video generation\".\n"
allowed-tools: Read, Write, Edit, Bash(pip:*), Bash(npm:*), Bash(curl:*), Grep
version: 2.0.0
license: MIT
author: Jeremy Longshore <jeremy@intentsolutions.io>
tags:
- saas
- runway
- ai
- video-generation
- creative
compatibility: Designed for Claude Code, also compatible with Codex and OpenClaw
---
# Runway Reference Architecture

## Overview

Implementation patterns for Runway reference architecture — AI video generation platform.

## Prerequisites

- Completed `runway-install-auth` setup

## Instructions

### Step 1: SDK Pattern

```python
from runwayml import RunwayML

client = RunwayML()

task = client.image_to_video.create(
    model='gen3a_turbo',
    prompt_text='A serene lake at dawn, mist rising, birds flying',
    duration=5,
)
result = task.wait_for_task_output()
if result.status == 'SUCCEEDED':
    print(f"Video: {result.output[0]}")
```

## Output

- Runway integration for reference architecture

## Error Handling

| Error | Cause | Solution |
|-------|-------|----------|
| 401 Unauthorized | Invalid API key | Check RUNWAYML_API_SECRET |
| 402 Insufficient credits | No credits | Add credits at dev.runwayml.com |
| Task FAILED | Content policy | Adjust prompt |

## Resources

- [Runway API Documentation](https://docs.dev.runwayml.com/)
- [Python SDK](https://github.com/runwayml/sdk-python)

## Next Steps

See related Runway skills for more workflows.