Outline a step-by-step guide for developing Claude Code plugins.
npx skills add https://github.com/vivshaw/nous --skill creating-a-plugin-vivshaw
Please help me install this Agent Skill. Skill: creating-a-plugin Source: https://github.com/vivshaw/nous/tree/main/plugins/meta/skills/creating-a-plugin Command: npx skills add https://github.com/vivshaw/nous --skill creating-a-plugin-vivshaw
This Skill unit provides a structured guide for creating and organizing Claude Code plugins, addressing the needs of developers looking to package and distribute their reusable components.
plugin.json file format and usage.Start by navigating to the 'skills' directory of a plugin and create a SKILL.md file for your new skill.
High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.
To create a Claude Code plugin, you organize commands, agents, skills, hooks, and MCP servers into a required directory structure, define a plugin.json manifest, and follow a local development workflow before deploying to a remote marketplace.
The plugin.json manifest defines the plugin's structure and metadata in Claude Code, specifying the required and optional components like commands, agents, skills, hooks, and MCP servers so the system can properly load and organize the distributed package.
Yes, you can develop and test Claude Code plugins locally using a structured workflow that allows you to validate your plugin organization, manifest structure, and component definitions before setting up and deploying to a remote plugin marketplace.
The best way to organize skills in a Claude Code plugin is to navigate to the plugin's 'skills' directory and create a SKILL.md file for each new skill, adhering to the component directory structure outlined in the development guide.
Structuring a Claude Code plugin requires organizing specific components into a defined directory structure, which includes commands, agents, skills, hooks, and MCP servers, alongside a valid plugin.json manifest file to ensure proper packaging and distribution.
jawhnycookeStandardizes Claude Code plugin structure with manifest guidance and auto discovery rules.
spences10Validate, test, and package Claude Code plugins for marketplace distribution.
JosiahSiegelConfigure Claude Code plugins with Agent Skills, Hooks, and MCP integration.
Agentic-AssetsDocuments Claude Code plugin architecture, including directory structure and manifest configuration.