What are MCP and LSP servers in the context of plugins?

MCP (Model Context Protocol) servers allow Claude to access external data and tools, while LSP (Language Server Protocol) servers provide advanced code intelligence features.

Are private repositories supported for plugin installation?

Yes, private repositories are supported as long as the appropriate GITHUB_TOKEN, GITLAB_TOKEN, or BITBUCKET_TOKEN is available in your environment.

Can I install a Claude Code plugin only for a specific project?

Yes, you can use the --scope project flag during installation to limit the plugin to the current project's .claude/settings.json file.

What is the purpose of the .claude-plugin/ directory?

It is a required metadata directory that must contain only the plugin.json manifest file for the plugin to be correctly identified by the system.

How do I validate my plugin before distribution?

You can use the 'claude plugin validate .' CLI command or the '/plugin validate' command within Claude Code to check for schema and structure errors.

Claude Code Plugin Reference 2026

Name: Claude Code Plugin Reference 2026
Author: Jamie-BitFlight

byJamie-BitFlight

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Provides a comprehensive technical guide for developing, distributing, and managing plugins for the Claude Code ecosystem.

概要

This skill serves as an authoritative reference for the Claude Code plugin system, updated for early 2026. It equips developers with the precise schemas and directory structures required to bundle skills, commands, agents, hooks, MCP servers, and LSP servers into distributable packages. Whether you are setting up a private enterprise marketplace or building individual tools, this guide ensures your plugins adhere to standard validation rules, installation scopes, and environment configurations for seamless integration within the Claude Code environment.

主な機能

14 GitHub stars
Complete plugin.json schema documentation including required and recommended fields
Detailed breakdown of installation scopes: user, project, local, and managed
Technical specifications for bundling MCP servers, LSP servers, and event hooks
Guidance on distribution via GitHub, custom URLs, and local marketplaces
Standardized directory structure mapping for complex plugin component organization

ユースケース

Setting up private plugin marketplaces for corporate engineering teams
Building and validating custom Claude Code plugins from scratch
Implementing project-specific hooks and custom LSP servers for specialized languages

概要

主な機能

14 GitHub stars
Complete plugin.json schema documentation including required and recommended fields
Detailed breakdown of installation scopes: user, project, local, and managed
Technical specifications for bundling MCP servers, LSP servers, and event hooks
Guidance on distribution via GitHub, custom URLs, and local marketplaces
Standardized directory structure mapping for complex plugin component organization

ユースケース

Setting up private plugin marketplaces for corporate engineering teams
Building and validating custom Claude Code plugins from scratch
Implementing project-specific hooks and custom LSP servers for specialized languages