plugin-structure

Claude Code plugin auto-discovery requires a standard directory layout. You must organize components like commands, agents, skills, and hooks into specific folders so the system can automatically detect and load them without manual configuration.

Configuring paths in a plugin manifest requires using the portable variable `${CLAUDE_PLUGIN_ROOT}`. This ensures your script references resolve correctly regardless of where the plugin is actually installed on the system.

The `plugin.json` manifest configuration works by defining essential plugin metadata and path variables. It tells Claude Code how to locate and interact with your organized components, hooks, and commands during execution.

Yes, Claude Code plugin components require specific file naming conventions for proper auto-discovery. Following these standard naming rules ensures your commands, agents, and hooks are correctly recognized by the platform.

Yes, you can scaffold a code review plugin from scratch using this guidance. It walks you through setting up the `plugin.json` manifest, organizing directories, and ensuring portable script references for your specific use case.