How does this skill help with the Zellij API?

It provides a complete reference for over 100 API commands and the event system, helping you implement features like pane management, terminal state reading, and web access.

Does this skill include real-world code examples?

Absolutely, it references patterns from popular plugins like monocle, zjstatus, and zj-docker to demonstrate best practices in production environments.

What language is used for Zellij plugins?

Zellij plugins are primarily developed using Rust and compiled to WebAssembly (WASM) for cross-platform compatibility, security, and performance.

Can I build custom UI components for Zellij?

Yes, the skill offers patterns for UI rendering, modal interfaces (floating windows), and configuration-driven widgets for status bars or navigation bars.

How do I handle plugin permissions?

The skill guides you through the Zellij permission model, helping you request and implement specific permissions such as ReadApplicationState, RunCommands, and WebAccess.

Zellij Plugin Development

Name: Zellij Plugin Development
Author: delorenj

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Provides comprehensive assistance for building Rust and WebAssembly plugins for the Zellij terminal multiplexer.

This skill equips Claude with deep knowledge of the Zellij plugin ecosystem, enabling it to assist developers in creating, debugging, and optimizing terminal plugins using Rust and WASM. It covers the entire lifecycle—from project scaffolding with create-rust-plugin to implementing complex UI rendering and handling asynchronous events. By leveraging API references and real-world examples from popular plugins like zjstatus and Monocle, it helps users master permission management, state synchronization, and cross-plugin communication within the Zellij environment.

主な機能

015 GitHub stars

02UI rendering patterns for terminal interfaces

03Real-world examples from top open-source Zellij plugins

04Rust/WASM plugin architecture and scaffolding

05Permission system management and implementation

06Comprehensive Zellij API command and event reference

ユースケース

01Debugging complex plugin lifecycles and event-driven state updates

02Integrating external tools like Docker or Git into terminal panes

03Building custom status bars or navigation tools for Zellij

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add delorenj/skills zellij-plugin-dev

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT