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plugin-creator

Scaffolds Codex plugin directories and updates marketplace.json manifests.

Updated May 10, 2026
Search Tags:#automation#scaffolding#codex#plugin#manifest#marketplace
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/VMRam95/vmram-skills --skill plugin-creator-vmram95
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Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: plugin-creator
Source: https://github.com/VMRam95/vmram-skills/tree/main/skills/plugin-creator
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/VMRam95/vmram-skills --skill plugin-creator-vmram95

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

This skill removes the manual friction of setting up new plugin directories and marketplace configurations, ensuring your Codex plugins follow the required structure and naming conventions from day one.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Standardized Scaffolding: Automatically generates the required .codex-plugin/plugin.json manifest and optional project folders like skills, hooks, and assets.
  • Marketplace Integration: Seamlessly creates or updates the marketplace.json file to ensure your new plugins are correctly registered and ordered within the Codex UI.
  • Use Case: When starting a new plugin project, use this skill to instantly create the full directory structure and register it in your local marketplace without manually editing JSON files.

Quick Start

Run the plugin creator script from your terminal to scaffold a new plugin named my-new-plugin with marketplace registration enabled.

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 new Codex plugin directory structure?▼

To scaffold a Codex plugin, this skill automatically generates the required .codex-plugin/plugin.json manifest and optional project folders like skills, hooks, and assets, ensuring standardized directory structures.

How do I register a new plugin in the marketplace.json manifest?▼

Registering a new plugin in the marketplace.json manifest is handled automatically by the skill, which creates or updates the file to ensure your plugins are correctly registered and ordered within the Codex UI.

Do I need Python 3 to generate Codex plugin manifests?▼

Yes, Python 3 is required to execute the scaffolding logic and manage the JSON configuration files needed to generate Codex plugin manifests and marketplace registry entries.

What is the best way to automate Codex marketplace entry creation?▼

Automating Codex marketplace entry creation is best handled by this skill, which removes manual friction by generating standardized plugin manifests and seamlessly updating the marketplace.json file for local registry integration.

Can I create optional companion directories like hooks and assets for my plugin?▼

Yes, you can create optional companion directories such as skills, hooks, and assets, which are automatically generated alongside the required plugin.json manifest during the scaffolding process.

Why should I use an automated scaffolding tool instead of manually editing plugin JSON files?▼

Using automated scaffolding ensures your Codex plugins follow required structure and naming conventions from day one, eliminating manual friction and preventing configuration errors when editing JSON files.

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