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Plugin Metadata Skill

Validate, update, and generate Claude Code plugin metadata with semantic versioning checks.

9|2|Updated Oct 13, 2025
Search Tags:#automation#versioning#validation#release#semver#keywords#plugin metadata#description
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/dhofheinz/open-plugins --skill plugin-metadata-skill
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Skill: Plugin Metadata Skill
Source: https://github.com/dhofheinz/open-plugins/tree/main/plugins/plugin-quickstart-generator/commands/plugin-metadata
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/dhofheinz/open-plugins --skill plugin-metadata-skill

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Creating accurate and compliant metadata for plugins, including versioning, descriptions, and keywords, can be a tedious and error-prone task. This skill automates the generation and validation of plugin metadata, ensuring consistency and adherence to standards, saving you time and preventing submission errors.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Metadata Generation: Automatically creates plugin.json or similar metadata files based on provided inputs, ensuring all required fields are present.
  • Semantic Versioning Validation: Ensures version numbers follow semantic versioning guidelines, maintaining consistency and clarity.
  • Description & Keyword Optimization: Helps craft compelling descriptions and relevant keywords for discoverability in marketplaces.
  • Use Case: A developer is preparing a plugin for release. They use this skill to generate the plugin.json file, validate the semantic version, and optimize the description and keywords, ensuring the plugin is well-presented and discoverable in a marketplace.

Quick Start

Use the plugin-metadata skill to generate metadata for a plugin named "my-new-plugin" with version "1.0.0" and description "A plugin for managing user settings".

Frequently Asked Questions about Plugin Metadata Skill

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I validate plugin metadata and semantic versioning?▼

Semantic versioning validation ensures version numbers follow the format MAJOR.MINOR.PATCH. This Skill automatically validates your plugin.json against versioning standards, required fields, and marketplace compliance rules, preventing submission errors and maintaining consistency across releases.

Can I generate plugin.json metadata automatically?▼

Yes, this Skill generates complete plugin.json files with all required fields populated. It creates marketplace-ready metadata by accepting your plugin name, version, and description, then outputs validated and formatted metadata instantly.

What's the best way to optimize plugin keywords and descriptions for discoverability?▼

Keyword and description optimization improves marketplace search visibility. This Skill crafts relevant keywords and compelling descriptions tailored to plugin functionality, ensuring your plugin appears in appropriate search results and attracts the right users.

Do I need to manually check version numbers before plugin release?▼

Manual version checking is error-prone; semantic versioning validation catches inconsistencies automatically. This Skill enforces versioning rules and validates all metadata fields before release, eliminating compliance issues in one step.

What metadata fields are required for plugin marketplace submission?▼

Required fields include plugin name, version, description, keywords, and author information. This Skill enforces all marketplace-required fields and validates their format, ensuring your plugin.json meets submission standards without gaps or invalid entries.

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