Can this skill help with MCP server configuration?

Yes, it provides specific patterns for creating .mcp.json files and defining mcpServers arrays within the plugin manifest.

Where should the plugin.json file be located?

The plugin.json manifest must be located at the root of your specific plugin directory to be correctly recognized by Claude Code.

How do I register a new plugin in my marketplace?

Add a new entry to the 'plugins' array in your .claude-plugin/marketplace.json file, specifying the source path, name, and version metadata.

How do I test a plugin locally before deployment?

You can add your local marketplace using '/plugin marketplace add' and then install your specific plugin to verify commands and functionality.

What components can I include in a Claude Code plugin?

Plugins can include custom slash commands, agent skills, event hooks, MCP servers, and specialized agents, all organized within a standard directory structure.

Plugin Development Workflow

Name: Plugin Development Workflow
Author: jack-michaud

byjack-michaud

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Developer Tools

Standardizes the creation, structuring, and registration of new Claude Code plugins and MCP servers.

About

This skill provides a systematic framework for building and deploying custom Claude Code extensions. It streamlines the entire lifecycle of plugin development, from initial directory scaffolding and manifest configuration to marketplace registration and local testing. Whether you are building custom slash commands, agent skills, or Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers, this skill ensures your extensions follow best practices, maintain correct directory hierarchies, and integrate seamlessly with your marketplace infrastructure.

Key Features

Validation checks for plugin paths and JSON metadata syntax
Automated directory structure scaffolding for commands, skills, and hooks
Step-by-step MCP server integration and configuration guides
Comprehensive local testing and installation procedures
Standardized plugin.json and marketplace.json manifest generation
3 GitHub stars

Use Cases

Building a custom internal tool marketplace for a development team
Creating reusable agent skills to standardize coding patterns across projects
Developing specialized MCP servers to bridge Claude with local APIs

About

Key Features

Validation checks for plugin paths and JSON metadata syntax
Automated directory structure scaffolding for commands, skills, and hooks
Step-by-step MCP server integration and configuration guides
Comprehensive local testing and installation procedures
Standardized plugin.json and marketplace.json manifest generation
3 GitHub stars

Use Cases

Building a custom internal tool marketplace for a development team
Creating reusable agent skills to standardize coding patterns across projects
Developing specialized MCP servers to bridge Claude with local APIs