What is a Claude Code plugin?

A plugin is a specialized capability or set of tools that enhances Claude's behavior, providing domain-specific guidance, custom commands, and integrations like MCP servers.

How do I distribute my plugin to other users?

You can distribute plugins via direct GitHub repository URLs or by hosting a marketplace manifest file that users can add to their Claude Code configuration.

What components can be included in a plugin?

Claude Code plugins can include skills for task guidance, slash commands for utilities, hooks for event-based actions, and Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers.

How do I test my Claude Code plugin locally?

You can use the '/plugin marketplace add' command pointing to your local directory and then '/plugin install' to verify your components in a development environment.

Developing Claude Code Plugins

Name: Developing Claude Code Plugins
Author: Krosebrook

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Developer Tools

Streamlines the entire lifecycle of Claude Code plugin development from initial project structure to marketplace distribution.

This skill streamlines the development of Claude Code plugins by providing a comprehensive framework for creating, testing, and distributing custom capabilities. It guides developers through the entire lifecycle—from establishing the correct directory structure and writing manifests to integrating MCP servers and implementing slash commands. By synthesizing official documentation into actionable workflows and offering local testing patterns, this skill ensures that plugin development is fast, correct, and ready for marketplace distribution.

Key Features

01Local development marketplace setup for rapid testing cycles

02Step-by-step patterns for skills, commands, and MCP integrations

03Standardized manifests for plugin.json and marketplace.json

041 GitHub stars

05Automated directory structure generation for plugin components

06Release workflows including semantic versioning and distribution

Use Cases

01Building custom skills and slash commands to extend Claude Code

02Publishing and maintaining plugins for team or public marketplaces

03Setting up local testing environments for plugin debugging and iteration

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add krosebrook/source-of-truth-monorepo developing-claude-code-plugins

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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