What are event hooks in Claude Code?

Event hooks are triggers that allow your plugin to execute scripts or commands at specific points, such as before a tool is used (PreToolUse) or after a prompt is submitted.

What is required to start a Claude Code plugin?

Every Claude Code plugin requires a plugin.json file containing the plugin's name, version, and description, housed within a dedicated project directory.

Can I integrate MCP servers with this skill?

Yes, this skill provides the structure to configure MCP (Model Context Protocol) servers directly within the plugin.json, including command arguments and environment variables.

How do I test my plugin locally?

You can test locally by using the '/plugin marketplace add' command with the path to your local directory, followed by '/plugin install' to activate it in your environment.

How do I add custom commands to Claude Code?

You can define custom slash commands by creating markdown files within a 'commands/' directory. Each file includes frontmatter for the description and the prompt logic to be executed.

Claude Plugin Authoring

Name: Claude Plugin Authoring
Author: outfitter-dev

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Developer Tools

Streamlines the creation of professional Claude Code plugins with standardized structures, metadata, and MCP integrations.

About

This skill provides a comprehensive framework for developing, configuring, and deploying Claude Code plugins. It automates the generation of essential components including the plugin.json metadata file, custom slash commands, and specialized agents. By enforcing best practices for directory organization and event hook implementation, it allows developers to focus on building powerful capabilities rather than worrying about boilerplate configuration. It is particularly useful for teams looking to extend Claude's core functionality with domain-specific tools, automated workflows, or custom Model Context Protocol (MCP) server integrations.

Key Features

Specialized agent creation for domain-specific logic
Automated plugin project scaffolding and directory organization
Custom slash command definition with markdown frontmatter
0 GitHub stars
Comprehensive plugin.json metadata and configuration management
Advanced event hook configuration for pre- and post-tool execution

Use Cases

Integrating proprietary MCP servers into the Claude Code environment
Building custom internal developer tools and automation scripts
Creating specialized security or code review agents for team workflows

About

Key Features

Specialized agent creation for domain-specific logic
Automated plugin project scaffolding and directory organization
Custom slash command definition with markdown frontmatter
0 GitHub stars
Comprehensive plugin.json metadata and configuration management
Advanced event hook configuration for pre- and post-tool execution

Use Cases

Integrating proprietary MCP servers into the Claude Code environment
Building custom internal developer tools and automation scripts
Creating specialized security or code review agents for team workflows