Do I need to restart Claude Code after changing these settings?

Yes. Because Claude Code hooks are loaded at the beginning of a session, you must restart the CLI for changes in the .local.md configuration files to take effect.

How do I ensure these settings aren't committed to my repository?

The pattern specifically recommends adding .claude/*.local.md to your .gitignore file to ensure that local configurations remain private to your machine and project instance.

Why use .local.md for plugin settings instead of JSON?

The .local.md format allows for a hybrid approach: YAML frontmatter provides structured data for machines, while the Markdown body provides human-readable context and prompts that can be fed directly back to Claude.

Can I parse these settings using languages other than Bash?

Absolutely. While the skill provides optimized Bash snippets for hooks, any language with a YAML parser or standard string manipulation can read the .claude/plugin-name.local.md files.

Plugin Settings Pattern

Name: Plugin Settings Pattern
Author: himmelreich-it

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개발자 도구

Standardizes project-specific plugin configurations using YAML frontmatter and Markdown files within the .claude directory.

This skill provides a robust architectural pattern for managing local plugin state and user-configurable settings without modifying core plugin files. By utilizing the .claude/plugin-name.local.md convention, developers can implement project-level overrides, toggle hooks dynamically, and store persistent context for AI agents. The skill includes standardized bash parsing techniques for hooks and implementation patterns for commands, ensuring that plugin behavior can be customized per-environment while remaining compatible with version control best practices.

주요 기능

01Markdown body support for rich context and prompt injection

02Built-in compatibility with .gitignore for private local settings

03Standardized file naming convention (.claude/*.local.md)

04YAML frontmatter for structured key-value configuration

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06Ready-to-use bash parsing patterns for hooks and scripts

사용 사례

01Storing persistent state and metadata for multi-agent coordination

02Dynamically enabling or disabling specific plugin hooks per project

03Configuring project-specific validation rules, limits, or API behaviors

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add himmelreich-it/agent-skill-converter plugin-settings

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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