plugin-creator

Generate Codex plugin scaffolds with plugin.json and marketplace.json entries.

12|1|Updated Mar 15, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/jorgeasaurus/agent-skills --skill plugin-creator-jorgeasaurus
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: plugin-creator
Source: https://github.com/jorgeasaurus/agent-skills/tree/main/plugin-creator
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/jorgeasaurus/agent-skills --skill plugin-creator-jorgeasaurus

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires python, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides a way to easily create and scaffold Codex plugins, ensuring they have the required structure and marketplace entries for integration.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Plugin Scaffolding: Generate plugin directories with a required .codex-plugin/plugin.json and optional subdirectories like skills/, hooks/, and assets/.
  • Marketplace Entries: Automate the generation of .agents/plugins/marketplace.json entries for plugin availability and ordering in the Codex UI.
  • Customization Options: Configure the creation process to include optional subdirectories, with full customization over plugin naming, structure, and marketplace policies.
  • Use Case: For a new project using Codex, quickly set up a plugin for data visualization by using the plugin-creator Skill to generate the required files and directories.

Quick Start

Use the plugin-creator skill to create a basic plugin with the following command:

python3 .agents/skills/plugin-creator/scripts/create_basic_plugin.py my-plugin

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 with the required directory structure?

Scaffolding a Codex plugin involves generating a baseline directory with a required .codex-plugin/plugin.json and optional subdirectories like skills/, hooks/, and assets/ for a structured start.

How do I add a new plugin to marketplace.json for Codex UI ordering?

Adding a new plugin to marketplace.json is automated by this Skill, which generates the necessary entries in .agents/plugins/marketplace.json to configure plugin availability and ordering in the Codex UI.

Do I need Python to create a Codex plugin structure?

Yes, you need Python installed, as the plugin creation process involves executing a Python script engine to process JSON and generate the required plugin directories and metadata files.

What is the best way to generate optional folders like hooks and assets for a Codex plugin?

The best way to generate optional folders is using a plugin scaffolding process that allows full customization over naming and structure, creating subdirectories like hooks/ and assets/ alongside the core plugin.json.

Can I customize plugin naming and marketplace policies when generating a Codex plugin?

Yes, you can fully customize plugin naming, directory structure, and marketplace policies during the generation process, ensuring the marketplace.json entries accurately reflect your specific availability requirements.