Are there naming restrictions for new Claude Code skills?

Yes. Skill names must be lowercase, use kebab-case (hyphens), be under 64 characters, and cannot contain reserved words like 'claude' or 'anthropic'.

Which files trigger the Plugin Authoring skill?

The skill activates automatically when Claude detects .claude-plugin/ directories, plugin.json, marketplace.json, or standard component folders like commands/, agents/, and skills/.

What is the purpose of the /plugin-development:validate command?

This command performs a deep scan of your plugin's schema and structure to catch errors that cause silent failures, such as invalid frontmatter or missing executable permissions on hooks.

Why shouldn't I put my commands inside the .claude-plugin/ directory?

Components like commands, skills, and hooks must be located at the plugin root for auto-discovery. Placing them inside the .claude-plugin/ directory is a common mistake that prevents them from loading.

Claude Plugin Authoring

Name: Claude Plugin Authoring
Author: svgsponer

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Developer Tools

Guides the creation, modification, and debugging of Claude Code plugins through standardized schemas and validation workflows.

The Plugin Authoring skill serves as the definitive reference for developers building extensions for Claude Code. It provides a structured framework for scaffolding new plugins, ensuring that manifest files, commands, and skills adhere to Anthropic's required architecture. By monitoring core files like plugin.json and directory structures, it helps developers avoid common pitfalls such as incorrect file nesting, reserved naming conflicts, and permission issues. This skill streamlines the development lifecycle from initial scaffolding to final marketplace validation, ensuring that plugins load correctly and perform reliably.

Key Features

01Automated scaffolding for commands, agents, skills, and hooks

02Pre-release checklists for marketplace readiness

03Troubleshooting playbooks for debugging component discovery issues

04Real-time validation of plugin manifest schemas and directory structures

05Frontmatter verification for Skill files to prevent silent failures

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Use Cases

01Bootstrapping a new Claude Code plugin structure with standardized templates

02Debugging why custom slash commands or skills are not loading in the environment

03Validating existing plugin configurations before marketplace submission

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add svgsponer/claude-bazaar plugin-authoring

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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