Can I use this skill to create MCP servers?

Yes, this skill provides specific patterns and directory structures for integrating Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers as components within your plugin.

How do I test my Claude Code plugin locally?

You can create a local development marketplace by defining a marketplace.json in your plugin directory and using the /plugin marketplace add command to point to your local path for immediate testing.

What are the mandatory files for a Claude Code plugin?

Every plugin must have a plugin.json manifest file located inside a .claude-plugin/ directory at the root of your project to be recognized by Claude Code.

How do I ensure my plugin scripts work on all operating systems?

The skill includes references for polyglot hooks and emphasizes using the ${CLAUDE_PLUGIN_ROOT} variable to avoid hardcoded paths that break on different systems.

Claude Code Plugin Development

Name: Claude Code Plugin Development
Author: tianzecn

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Developer Tools

Streamlines the entire lifecycle of Claude Code plugins from initial scaffolding and development to testing and marketplace distribution.

About

This skill provides a comprehensive framework for building Claude Code extensions, synthesizing complex official documentation into actionable workflows for developers. It covers every stage of development, including directory structuring, implementing skills and slash commands, cross-platform hook integration, and local testing via development marketplaces. By offering predefined patterns and troubleshooting guides, it enables developers to create robust, portable plugins while avoiding common pitfalls like incorrect pathing or malformed manifests, making it an essential companion for anyone extending Claude's native capabilities.

Key Features

Step-by-step guides for MCP server and slash command integration
1 GitHub stars
End-to-end plugin lifecycle management from planning to release
Cross-platform support for polyglot hooks and scripts
Standardized directory structure and manifest templates
Local development marketplace setup for rapid iteration

Use Cases

Migrating internal scripts into a shareable Claude Code plugin architecture
Building custom slash commands and domain-specific skills for Claude Code
Distributing tools to teams via private or GitHub-based marketplaces

About

Key Features

Step-by-step guides for MCP server and slash command integration
1 GitHub stars
End-to-end plugin lifecycle management from planning to release
Cross-platform support for polyglot hooks and scripts
Standardized directory structure and manifest templates
Local development marketplace setup for rapid iteration

Use Cases

Migrating internal scripts into a shareable Claude Code plugin architecture
Building custom slash commands and domain-specific skills for Claude Code
Distributing tools to teams via private or GitHub-based marketplaces