What components can a Claude Code plugin include?

A plugin can include custom slash commands, specialized AI subagents, lifecycle hooks (like PreToolUse), MCP server configurations, and domain-specific skills.

How do I test a plugin locally before publishing?

You can use the '/plugin install' command followed by the local file path to your plugin directory to test functionality immediately within Claude Code.

What are Claude Code hooks?

Hooks are scripts that trigger automatically during specific events, such as before or after a tool executes, or when a session starts and ends, allowing for automated logging or security checks.

Can I distribute my plugins to other developers?

Yes, you can either create your own marketplace by hosting a marketplace.json file in a GitHub repository or submit your plugin to community marketplaces like cc-marketplace.

What is the purpose of the plugin.json file?

The plugin.json is a required manifest file that defines the plugin's metadata, versioning, author information, and the source paths for all commands, agents, and hooks.

Claude Code Plugin Creator

Name: Claude Code Plugin Creator
Author: ananddtyagi

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Developer Tools

Builds, validates, and publishes custom Claude Code plugins and marketplaces using official Anthropic standards.

About

The Plugin Creator skill provides a comprehensive framework for developers looking to extend Claude Code's native capabilities. It offers step-by-step guidance on architecting plugins that incorporate custom slash commands, specialized AI subagents, execution hooks, and Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers. By automating manifest generation and enforcing directory standards, this skill simplifies the transition from local scripts to production-ready extensions, ensuring compatibility with the latest December 2025 Anthropic specifications for both private and community marketplaces.

Key Features

Scaffold plugin manifests (plugin.json) with full schema compliance
625 GitHub stars
Implement PreToolUse and PostToolUse hooks for automated workflows
Define custom slash commands using Markdown and YAML frontmatter
Configure specialized subagents with specific tool permissions and models
Set up custom marketplaces for distributing plugin collections

Use Cases

Developing internal developer productivity tools for specific team workflows
Architecting a custom plugin marketplace for organizational-wide Claude Code extensions
Creating specialized security or code-review agents with restricted tool access

About

Key Features

Scaffold plugin manifests (plugin.json) with full schema compliance
625 GitHub stars
Implement PreToolUse and PostToolUse hooks for automated workflows
Define custom slash commands using Markdown and YAML frontmatter
Configure specialized subagents with specific tool permissions and models
Set up custom marketplaces for distributing plugin collections

Use Cases

Developing internal developer productivity tools for specific team workflows
Architecting a custom plugin marketplace for organizational-wide Claude Code extensions
Creating specialized security or code-review agents with restricted tool access