plugin-creator

Scaffold Codex plugin directories with .codex-plugin/plugin.json and optional folders.

3|Updated Jan 14, 2022
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/bingran-you/bingran-you --skill plugin-creator-bingran-you
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Skill: plugin-creator
Source: https://github.com/bingran-you/bingran-you/tree/main/repo-skills/plugin-creator
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/bingran-you/bingran-you --skill plugin-creator-bingran-you

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Creates and scaffolds Codex plugin directories, including the required .codex-plugin/plugin.json, optional plugin folders/files, and baseline placeholders you can edit before publishing or testing.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Create a ready-to-edit plugin skeleton at a user-specified location with the required .codex-plugin/plugin.json.
  • Optionally generate standard folders (skills, hooks, scripts, assets) and placeholder configuration files to speed up setup.
  • Update marketplace entries under repo-root .agents/plugins/marketplace.json when requested to reflect new plugins and ordering.

Quick Start

Run the scaffold script to generate a new plugin skeleton and an optional marketplace entry.

Frequently Asked Questions about plugin-creator

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I scaffold a Codex plugin directory structure?

To scaffold a Codex plugin, you run an automation script that generates a plugin root containing the required .codex-plugin/plugin.json file alongside optional standard folders like skills, hooks, scripts, and assets.

What is included in the generated Codex plugin skeleton?

A generated Codex plugin skeleton includes the mandatory .codex-plugin/plugin.json manifest and optional baseline placeholder configuration files within standard directories to speed up your initial setup.

Can I automatically update marketplace.json when creating a new Codex plugin?

Yes, you can automatically update the repo-root .agents/plugins/marketplace.json file to reflect newly created plugins, applying default policies, categories, and ordering during the scaffolding process.

Does the Codex plugin scaffolding process enforce naming conventions?

Yes, the scaffolding process enforces strict naming conventions for your plugin directories and manifest fields, ensuring consistent structure and preventing invalid plugin names before deployment.

Do I need any external dependencies to create and scaffold Codex plugins?

No external dependencies are required to create and scaffold Codex plugins, as the Skill operates independently using internal scripts to generate the required directory structure and manifest placeholders.