plugin-settings

Manages Claude Code plugin settings via YAML frontmatter in .local.md files.

Updated May 29, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Hex-4/dots --skill plugin-settings-hex-4
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Skill: plugin-settings
Source: https://github.com/Hex-4/dots/tree/main/dot_claude/plugins/marketplaces/claude-plugins-official/plugins/plugin-dev/skills/plugin-settings
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Hex-4/dots --skill plugin-settings-hex-4

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires sed, grep, awk, jq, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill streamlines the process of setting up and configuring Claude Code plugins by providing a standardized approach to user-local configuration management.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Plugin Configuration Management: Centralize plugin configurations in .claude/plugin-name.local.md files with YAML frontmatter.
  • Per-Project Settings: Customize plugin behavior on a per-project basis for consistent and controlled workflows.
  • Use Case: For a project with multiple plugins, this Skill ensures that each plugin's configuration is isolated and can be easily managed and version-controlled.

Quick Start

Configure the plugin settings for your project by creating a .claude/plugin-name.local.md file in your project root directory.

Frequently Asked Questions about plugin-settings

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I configure Claude Code plugins with user-local settings?

Configure Claude Code plugins by creating `.claude/plugin-name.local.md` files with YAML frontmatter in your project root. This isolates per-project plugin configurations for activation, deactivation, and version control.

Can I manage per-project plugin configurations for Claude Code?

Yes, per-project plugin configurations are managed using YAML frontmatter in `.local.md` files. This approach isolates each plugin's settings within the project directory for controlled workflows.

What dependencies do I need to validate plugin configuration changes?

Validating plugin configuration changes requires shell script execution access within the Claude Code environment, utilizing dependencies like sed, grep, awk, and jq for configuration processing and validation.

What is the best way to isolate Claude Code plugin settings across multiple projects?

Isolate plugin settings by centralizing configurations in `.claude/plugin-name.local.md` files. This standardizes user-local configuration management, ensuring each project maintains independent plugin behavior.

Does this approach work for both activating and deactivating Claude Code plugins?

Yes, this approach facilitates both plugin activation and deactivation. Configuration changes are applied through YAML frontmatter in the `.local.md` files to control plugin state per project.