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skill-packager

Package skills into a distributable Claude Code plugin with metadata and commands.

Updated Jan 28, 2026
Search Tags:#workflow#versioning#github#plugin#distribution#claude-code#package
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/xjiang77/agent-wisp --skill skill-packager-xjiang77
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: skill-packager
Source: https://github.com/xjiang77/agent-wisp/tree/main/tools/setup-toolkit/skills/skill-packager
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/xjiang77/agent-wisp --skill skill-packager-xjiang77

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Packaging one or more skills into a distributable Claude Code plugin with proper metadata, commands, versioning, and sharing support. Use when users want to bundle skills into a plugin, prepare a plugin for distribution, or share a plugin via GitHub.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Centralizes plugin metadata, command definitions, and MCP configuration to simplify sharing and deployment.
  • Automates packaging workflow for combining multiple skills into a single plugin structure.
  • Supports plugin distribution via GitHub and downstream installation with claude plugin install.

Quick Start

Create a new plugin package by selecting skills and running the packager to generate a distributable Claude Code plugin.

Frequently Asked Questions about skill-packager

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I package skills into a distributable Claude Code plugin?▼

To package skills into a Claude Code plugin, you select one or more skills and run the packager to generate a plugin structure with proper metadata, commands, versioning, and sharing support.

What is the best way to bundle multiple Claude Code skills for distribution via GitHub?▼

Bundling multiple Claude Code skills for GitHub distribution is done by automating the packaging workflow to combine skills into a single plugin structure with metadata and sharing support.

Do I need a SKILL.md frontmatter to prepare a plugin for distribution?▼

Yes, a valid SKILL.md frontmatter is required to prepare a plugin for distribution, along with a plugin structure skeleton and optional scripts, references, or assets to customize the packaging workflow.

Can I include custom scripts and assets when creating a Claude Code plugin?▼

Yes, you can include optional scripts, references, and assets to customize the packaging workflow when creating a Claude Code plugin to ensure all necessary plugin components are bundled.

How does downstream installation work for a packaged Claude Code plugin?▼

Downstream installation of a packaged Claude Code plugin works by distributing the plugin via GitHub and using the claude plugin install command to deploy the centralized plugin metadata and command definitions.

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