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writing-manifests

Create plugin.json manifests with required fields and configuration.

Updated Aug 23, 2026
Search Tags:#versioning#discovery#configuration#plugin development#metadata#manifest#plugin.json
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Regis-RCR/rcr-plugin-factory-marketplace --skill writing-manifests
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: writing-manifests
Source: https://github.com/Regis-RCR/rcr-plugin-factory-marketplace/tree/main/skills/writing-manifests
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Regis-RCR/rcr-plugin-factory-marketplace --skill writing-manifests

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill addresses the critical need for correctly structured plugin.json manifests, preventing installation failures, ensuring proper plugin discovery, and avoiding silent errors.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Required Fields: Guides on mandatory name, version, and description fields, along with recommended metadata like author and license.
  • Configuration & Hooks: Explains how to define environment variables, inline MCP servers, and hooks directly within the manifest for streamlined setup.
  • Auto-Discovery: Emphasizes using Claude Code's auto-discovery for components (commands, agents, skills) over explicit, error-prone paths.

Quick Start

Create a minimal plugin.json manifest for a new plugin named 'my-first-plugin' with version '1.0.0' and a brief description.