plugin-authoring

Scaffolding a Claude Code plugin creates a vetted template with plugin.json, marketplace.json, and required component files pre-configured with safe defaults. Use the `/plugin-development:init` command to generate a new plugin structure that enforces frontmatter conventions and manifest consistency, reducing setup errors.

Claude Code plugins require plugin.json and marketplace.json manifests, frontmatter conventions for SKILLs and nested components, organized command and hook definitions, and consistent cross-file references. This Skill guides creation of these files with templates and validates their alignment.

Plugin validation audits manifest structure, file references, and workflow compliance against guardrails for safe edits. Run `/plugin-development:validate` to check plugin.json and marketplace.json consistency, detect missing components, and verify your plugin meets authoring standards.

Yes, this Skill provides templates and best practices for structuring commands, agents, skills, and hooks with progressive disclosure guidance. Templates enforce consistent organization across nested components and reduce complexity when designing plugin architecture.

Best practices include using provided scaffolding templates, separating concerns across plugin.json and marketplace.json, defining clear frontmatter conventions, and applying guardrails on edits. This Skill embeds these practices into workflows to reduce risk during plugin design and review cycles.

Yes, this Skill applies across standard and non-standard plugin layouts, including custom commands, agents, skills, hooks, and component arrangements. It provides guidance and validation whether your plugin follows conventional structure or uses specialized configurations.