Do settings changes take effect immediately in Claude Code?

No, Claude Code typically requires a restart (exiting and re-running the 'claude' command) for hooks to recognize changes made to configuration files.

Can I store agent instructions in the settings file?

Yes, the Markdown body of the .local.md file is the ideal place to store prompts or additional context that agents can reference to adapt their behavior.

How can a bash script read these YAML settings?

You can use standard Unix tools like sed and grep to extract frontmatter content between the triple-dash markers and parse specific key-value pairs.

What is the .local.md pattern for Claude Code?

It is a standardized convention for storing project-specific plugin settings in the .claude/ directory, combining YAML metadata with Markdown content for easy parsing.

Should plugin settings files be committed to Git?

No, these files are intended for local environment overrides and project-specific state; they should be added to your .gitignore file to avoid sharing secrets or local paths.

Plugin Settings Pattern

Name: Plugin Settings Pattern
Author: C0ntr0lledCha0s

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生産性とワークフロー

Standardizes project-specific configuration for Claude Code plugins using YAML frontmatter and markdown state files.

The Plugin Settings Pattern skill provides a robust architectural framework for managing local, project-specific configurations within Claude Code. By utilizing the .claude/plugin-name.local.md file convention, developers can implement persistent state management and user-configurable behaviors that remain local to a specific project. This pattern allows for the seamless integration of structured data via YAML and rich context via Markdown, enabling advanced features like toggleable hooks, custom validation levels, and coordinated agent workflows without polluting global settings or version control.

主な機能

01Bash implementation patterns for parsing settings in hooks

02Standardized .claude/*.local.md file structure for local overrides

03YAML frontmatter support for structured configuration data

04Per-project state management for autonomous AI agents

05Markdown body integration for prompts and extended context

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ユースケース

01Defining project-specific validation rules and security policies for AI writes

02Creating user-configurable plugins with toggleable features and modes

03Managing persistent state and task coordination for multi-agent swarms

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add c0ntr0lledcha0s/claude-code-plugin-automations plugin-settings

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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