What fields are mandatory in a Claude plugin manifest?

The validator ensures that the 'name', 'version', and 'description' fields are present and correctly formatted.

Why is my plugin not loading in Claude Code?

Use the validate-plugin skill to check if your plugin.json has syntax errors, missing required fields, or broken file paths.

Can I use this validator in a CI/CD pipeline?

Yes, by using the --warnings-as-errors flag, you can ensure that any manifest issues result in a failed build, maintaining high code quality.

Does this skill check for missing skill files?

Yes, it specifically verifies that any skill files referenced in your plugin.json manifest actually exist in your project.

Plugin Manifest Validator

Name: Plugin Manifest Validator
Author: pdugan20

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개발자 도구

Ensures Claude Code plugin manifest files are error-free and compliant with required schema specifications.

The Plugin Manifest Validator is a specialized utility designed to maintain the integrity of Claude Code extensions by rigorously checking plugin.json files. It automates the verification of JSON syntax, mandatory fields such as name and version, and strict adherence to semantic versioning. By validating skill file references and optional metadata, it helps developers catch configuration errors early, preventing plugin loading failures and ensuring a seamless integration experience within the Claude Code environment.

주요 기능

01Skill file existence and reference verification

02Mandatory field verification (name, version, description)

03Semantic versioning (SemVer) format checking

04Customizable output with verbose and warning-level controls

05JSON syntax and structure validation

062 GitHub stars

사용 사례

01Auditing complex plugin structures with multiple skill references

02Verifying manifest accuracy before publishing or sharing a skill

03Troubleshooting a Claude Code plugin that fails to load

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add pdugan20/claudelint validate-plugin

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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