Can I use this to access specific documentation within a plugin?

Yes, it provides step-by-step guidance to find markdown files, reference guides, and best practice documents located within the plugin's internal folders.

Does it work with plugins installed from GitHub?

Yes, as long as the plugin is installed on your machine, this skill can find its local repository path regardless of whether the source is local or remote.

Is this useful for writing my own Claude plugins?

Absolutely. It allows you to quickly reference the structure and logic of existing plugins to use as a template for your own custom skills and commands.

How does this skill find where my plugins are installed?

The skill reads the installed_plugins.json metadata file located in your local ~/.claude/plugins directory to identify the exact absolute path for each plugin.

What should I do if the installPath is missing?

If the directory doesn't exist, the skill helps you troubleshoot by checking if the repository was moved or suggesting a re-installation of the marketplace plugin.

Plugin Source Locator

Name: Plugin Source Locator
Author: bbrowning

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Productivity & Workflow

Locates and navigates to the source code and reference documentation of installed Claude Code plugins.

This skill streamlines the process of inspecting and debugging Claude Code plugins by automatically identifying their local installation paths on your system. It acts as a bridge between active plugin functionality and the underlying source code, allowing developers to quickly access internal reference guides, explore implementation patterns, and debug local marketplace components. By parsing plugin metadata, it eliminates the manual search for skill files and command definitions, making it an essential utility for power users and plugin contributors.

Key Features

01Automated discovery of local install paths via plugin metadata

02Support for both local and marketplace-installed plugin troubleshooting

03Direct navigation to plugin source directories and subfolders

04Efficient search for internal reference documentation and best practices

05Visual mapping of plugin structures including skills and commands

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Use Cases

01Accessing specialized reference materials like security guides or API docs hidden within a plugin.

02Debugging unexpected plugin behavior by inspecting the raw source code and manifest files.

03Learning how to build new skills by exploring the directory structure of established plugins.

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add bbrowning/bbrowning-claude-marketplace plugin-source-locator

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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