claude-code-plugin-expert

This Skill enforces best practices for Claude Code plugin development by validating structure, naming conventions, YAML frontmatter, and metadata consistency across SKILL.md, commands, agents, hooks, and manifests. Apply it during plugin creation or updates to maintain alignment with official documentation and reduce misconfiguration risk.

Plugin governance applies to all elements under the plugins/ directory: SKILL.md files, commands, agents, hooks, scripts, marketplace.json, and plugin.json. The Skill validates file structure, activation patterns, naming conventions, and ensures consistent metadata across all these components.

Yes. This Skill activates for any file under plugins/ to maintain governance during plugin development. Use it when updating existing plugins to validate structure, names, and documentation against current Claude Code documentation and ensure compatibility with official guidelines.

Proper structure includes correct YAML frontmatter in SKILL.md, adherence to naming conventions for commands and agents, valid plugin.json and marketplace.json manifests, correct file organization, proper activation patterns, and consistent metadata references across all plugin components.

Apply expert guidance to ensure marketplace.json, plugin.json, and SKILL.md contain consistent metadata and follow official formatting requirements. The Skill enforces alignment across all manifest files to prevent inconsistencies that cause misconfiguration or marketplace publishing issues.