What are plugin hooks used for?

Hooks allow you to trigger shell scripts or LLM prompts automatically in response to events like tool usage, session starts, or task completion.

Can I integrate external tools into a plugin?

Yes, you can bundle Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers within a plugin to connect Claude Code with external databases, APIs, and local services.

How do I structure a new plugin?

A standard plugin layout includes folders for skills/, agents/, commands/, and hooks/, with a central plugin.json manifest located in the .claude-plugin/ directory.

What is the difference between user and project scopes?

User-scoped plugins are available across all your projects, while project-scoped plugins are stored within a specific repository and can be shared with your team via version control.

What is a Claude Code plugin?

A Claude Code plugin is a self-contained directory of components—including skills, agents, hooks, and servers—that extends Claude's default capabilities for specific tasks.

Claude Plugin Architect

Name: Claude Plugin Architect
Author: anselsource

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Developer Tools

Provides comprehensive technical reference and guidance for building, scaffolding, and configuring Claude Code plugins.

This skill serves as the definitive technical reference for the Claude Code plugin ecosystem, empowering developers to extend Claude's core functionality with custom capabilities. It provides detailed specifications for implementing domain-specific skills, specialized subagents, and automated event hooks. By offering precise guidance on directory structures, manifest schemas, and the integration of MCP and LSP servers, this skill ensures developers can create robust, production-ready extensions that integrate seamlessly into the Claude Code environment.

Key Features

01Detailed configuration for MCP and LSP server integration

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03Specifications for creating specialized subagents and custom skills

04Implementation patterns for event-driven hooks and automation

05Technical reference for manifest schemas and installation scopes

06Standardized plugin scaffolding and directory structure guidance

Use Cases

01Scaffolding a new Claude Code plugin from scratch with correct folder hierarchies

02Debugging plugin installation issues or manifest schema validation errors

03Integrating external databases or APIs via the Model Context Protocol (MCP)

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add anselsource/agents write-plugins

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT