Should settings files be committed to Git?

No, settings files are intended to be local to the environment. You should add `.claude/*.local.md` to your .gitignore file.

How do I read these settings in a bash script?

You can use standard CLI tools like sed to extract the frontmatter between triple dashes and grep to parse specific key-value pairs.

Where should I store plugin settings files?

Plugin settings should be stored in the project root directory at `.claude/plugin-name.local.md`.

Do I need to restart Claude Code after changing a setting?

Yes, for hooks to recognize new settings, you must restart the Claude Code session as hooks cannot be hot-swapped.

Can agents use these settings files?

Yes, agents can be instructed to read the .local.md file to adapt their behavior based on the configuration and instructions found in the markdown body.

Plugin Settings Pattern

Name: Plugin Settings Pattern
Author: astrosteveo

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Standardizes per-project configuration and state management for Claude Code plugins using YAML frontmatter and markdown.

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The Plugin Settings skill provides a standardized architectural pattern for managing local plugin configurations and persistent state within the Claude Code environment. By utilizing the `.claude/plugin-name.local.md` format, it enables developers to create configurable plugins that store structured data in YAML frontmatter and contextual prompts in markdown. This approach is essential for developers building complex workflows that require per-project overrides, stateful agent coordination, or user-defined processing rules that remain outside of version control.

Características Principales

Pre-built Bash patterns for parsing settings in hooks and commands
Git-safe local storage pattern that prevents leaking private configs
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Standardized .claude/*.local.md file structure for easy discovery
YAML frontmatter integration for structured data and configuration
Markdown body support for storing dynamic prompts and context

Casos de Uso

Managing state and task handoffs in multi-agent swarms
Defining project-specific validation rules and processing modes
Controlling plugin hook activation on a per-project basis

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Características Principales

Pre-built Bash patterns for parsing settings in hooks and commands
Git-safe local storage pattern that prevents leaking private configs
0 GitHub stars
Standardized .claude/*.local.md file structure for easy discovery
YAML frontmatter integration for structured data and configuration
Markdown body support for storing dynamic prompts and context

Casos de Uso

Managing state and task handoffs in multi-agent swarms
Defining project-specific validation rules and processing modes
Controlling plugin hook activation on a per-project basis