What is the difference between a project and a Claude Code plugin?

A project is a local codebase, while a plugin is a structured extension containing a manifest and skills that can be installed, enabled, and shared across different environments.

Can I use this to publish to a private team marketplace?

Yes, the skill helps generate the required marketplace.json schema and validates the source paths needed for team-based distribution.

How does Claude discover my plugin's functionality?

Claude discovers functionality via the plugin.json manifest and specific directory conventions (like /skills or /agents) which provide the LLM with metadata to trigger the tool.

Does this skill support the deprecated slash commands?

It provides legacy support for slash commands but actively guides users to migrate toward the more powerful and flexible Agent Skills architecture.

What is the role of the automated scanning phase?

The scanning phase checks for common structural errors, permission issues, and naming convention violations before you attempt to validate or install the plugin.

Claude Plugin Creator

Name: Claude Plugin Creator
Author: full-stack-biz

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Developer Tools

Build, transform, and validate Claude Code plugins with standardized manifests, directory structures, and marketplace configurations.

About

The Claude Plugin Creator skill streamlines the end-to-end development lifecycle for Claude Code extensions, providing a robust framework for building modular, shareable tools. It automates the generation of plugin manifests, manages the transition from legacy slash commands to modern Agent Skills, and ensures projects adhere to specific directory structures for proper discovery. By offering guided workflows for creating new plugins from scratch, converting existing projects, and validating marketplace readiness, this skill ensures your AI-enhanced tools are production-grade and easily distributable across teams.

Key Features

Automated plugin manifest (plugin.json) generation and validation
Project-to-plugin transformation workflow for existing codebases
6 GitHub stars
Automated structure scanning to identify errors and naming conflicts
Integrated support for Agent Skills, subagents, hooks, and MCP servers
Marketplace configuration (marketplace.json) setup for distribution

Use Cases

Scaffolding new Claude Code extensions with standardized metadata and directory layouts
Converting localized scripts and tools into reusable plugins for team-wide distribution
Validating and preparing complex multi-component plugins for the official marketplace

About

Key Features

Automated plugin manifest (plugin.json) generation and validation
Project-to-plugin transformation workflow for existing codebases
6 GitHub stars
Automated structure scanning to identify errors and naming conflicts
Integrated support for Agent Skills, subagents, hooks, and MCP servers
Marketplace configuration (marketplace.json) setup for distribution

Use Cases

Scaffolding new Claude Code extensions with standardized metadata and directory layouts
Converting localized scripts and tools into reusable plugins for team-wide distribution
Validating and preparing complex multi-component plugins for the official marketplace