generic-setup-claude-plugin-locally

To set up a local Claude Code plugin globally, you validate the plugin manifest and execute a setup script that registers it in user settings and cache directories using a symbolic link. This ensures live development changes are picked up automatically upon session restart.

Local Claude Code plugin changes require a symbolic link to the global plugin system to enable live reload. Without linking your development directory, new skills and edits will not be picked up automatically on session restart without version bumps or manual reinstallation.

The best way to test a Claude Code plugin continuously is to link your local development directory to the global plugin system via a symbolic link. This live reload setup automatically reflects all development changes upon session restart for continuous integration workflows.

Yes, validating the plugin manifest is required before linking a local plugin to Claude Code globally. Manifest validation ensures the setup script can successfully register the plugin in user settings and cache directories for live development.

Yes, you can use a symlink to make your local Claude Code plugin available globally in any session. The setup script creates a symbolic link from your development directory to the global plugin system, ensuring changes are accessible across all Claude Code sessions.