Do settings updates take effect immediately?

No, because Claude Code loads plugin hooks and configurations at startup, you must restart your Claude Code session for changes to be recognized.

How do I parse these settings in a Bash hook?

The skill provides regex-based patterns using 'sed' and 'awk' to extract data between the YAML frontmatter markers (---) directly within your scripts.

Where should I store plugin configuration files?

Configuration files should be placed in the project root under the `.claude/` directory, following the naming convention `plugin-name.local.md`.

Should these configuration files be committed to Git?

No. The `.local.md` naming convention is designed to keep settings local to your environment. You should add `.claude/*.local.md` to your project's .gitignore file.

Plugin Configuration Pattern

Name: Plugin Configuration Pattern
Author: BbgnsurfTech

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Developer Tools

Manages project-specific plugin settings and state using a standardized YAML frontmatter and Markdown file pattern.

About

The Plugin Configuration Pattern skill provides a robust architectural framework for Claude Code plugins to handle user-configurable settings and persistent state. By utilizing the `.claude/plugin-name.local.md` file format, developers can implement project-specific behaviors that remain local and excluded from version control. This skill includes implementation guides and code snippets for reading configuration via Bash hooks, commands, and agents, allowing for dynamic plugin behavior based on structured YAML data and Markdown-based context.

Key Features

YAML frontmatter for structured configuration keys
3 GitHub stars
Environment-specific state and project configuration
Standardized .claude/*.local.md file structure
Bash-native parsing for hooks and automation
Markdown body support for prompts and instructions

Use Cases

Storing agent state and task history within a project directory
Toggling specific plugin hooks without modifying global configurations
Setting project-specific validation rules for security and linting plugins

About

Key Features

YAML frontmatter for structured configuration keys
3 GitHub stars
Environment-specific state and project configuration
Standardized .claude/*.local.md file structure
Bash-native parsing for hooks and automation
Markdown body support for prompts and instructions

Use Cases

Storing agent state and task history within a project directory
Toggling specific plugin hooks without modifying global configurations
Setting project-specific validation rules for security and linting plugins