Plugin Management for Claude Code FAQs

Question 1

What is a Claude Code plugin manifest?

Accepted Answer

A manifest is the plugin.json file located in the .claude-plugin/ directory that defines the plugin's metadata, including its name, version, description, and author information.

Question 2

How does component bundling work in Claude Code?

Accepted Answer

Components can be bundled by prefix (e.g., 'git'), which automatically scans your directories for matching commands, skills, hooks, and MCPs to package them into a single plugin.

Question 3

Can I use this skill to share plugins with my team?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it includes operations for creating marketplace configurations and packing plugins for distribution via local paths, Git URLs, or compressed tarballs.

Question 4

What does the plugin validation process check?

Accepted Answer

The validation process checks for the existence of required manifest fields, valid semver formatting, correct directory structures, and error-free YAML frontmatter in component files.

Question 5

Does this skill handle Claude Code subagents?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it manages the directory structure for agents and integrates with the managing-agents skill to bundle specialized sub-processes into your plugins.

Plugin Management for Claude Code

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Plugin Management for Claude Code

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