Where should new MCP tools be documented?

New tools should be added to src/mcp/tools/*.ts, docs/MCP_TOOLS.md, and the relevant workflow files in the plugin and standalone reference folders.

What is the difference between a Plugin and a Standalone Skill?

Plugin skills use strict directives like MUST and ALWAYS specifically for Claude Code, while standalone skills use softer language like 'prefer' for compatibility with other IDEs.

Why is Bash 3.2 compatibility required for Chorus scripts?

macOS ships with Bash 3.2 by default due to licensing. Ensuring compatibility prevents execution failures when Claude Code runs hook scripts on Apple hardware.

How do I update the Chorus plugin version?

You must bump the version number in both public/chorus-plugin/.claude-plugin/plugin.json and .claude-plugin/marketplace.json to ensure they match.

Chorus Plugin Maintenance

Name: Chorus Plugin Maintenance
Author: Chorus-AIDLC

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Manages the lifecycle of Chorus plugins and skills, including versioning, hook scripts, and documentation updates.

The Chorus Plugin Maintenance skill provides a standardized framework for updating and extending the Chorus agent harness. It ensures consistency across the ecosystem by guiding developers through MCP tool integration, dual-versioning for plugin and marketplace manifests, and strict Bash 3.2 compatibility for cross-platform hook scripts. This skill is essential for maintaining the AI-DLC (AI-Driven Development Lifecycle) infrastructure, providing clear rules for differentiating between Claude Code-specific plugin behaviors and standalone IDE-agnostic skills.

Key Features

01Automated version synchronization across plugin and marketplace manifests

02Context-aware logic for Claude Code plugins versus standalone IDE skills

03Comprehensive checklists for adding, implementing, and documenting new MCP tools

04Standardized file structure mapping for lifecycle hooks and subagent workflows

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06Strict Bash 3.2 compatibility validation for macOS-ready hook scripts

Use Cases

01Adding a new MCP tool and updating all associated documentation and lifecycle rules

02Troubleshooting versioning mismatches between local plugin builds and the marketplace registry

03Converting Claude Code-specific subagent behaviors into IDE-agnostic skill definitions

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add chorus-aidlc/chorus plugin-maintenance

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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