claude-code-plugins

To package and distribute Claude Code plugins, bundle related components like commands, agents, and hooks into a single folder with a .claude-plugin/plugin.json manifest. You can then distribute them team-wide by creating and publishing a marketplace configuration that standardizes deployment.

A Claude Code plugin marketplace is a configuration that standardizes plugin deployment across projects. It uses a marketplace.json file to reference plugins, allowing teams to manage installation and updates centrally within their Claude Code environments.

Yes, this workflow assumes familiarity with plugin manifests and marketplace manifests. You need to understand the separation of component directories from the plugin root to correctly structure your plugin architecture for deployment.

Create a new plugin folder with a .claude-plugin/plugin.json manifest, add at least one component like commands or skills, and configure a marketplace.json referencing the plugin. Load the marketplace in Claude Code and install the plugin to test packaging end-to-end.

You can bundle related plugin components including commands, agents, skills, and hooks into a single distributable Claude Code plugin. This allows structured ecosystems by grouping multiple functional elements together for team-wide deployment.