What tools can I assign to an autonomous Agent?

Agents can be configured with specific toolsets based on their role, such as Read, Grep, and Glob for analysis, or Bash, Edit, and Write for implementation tasks.

Can I create event-driven triggers in my plugin?

Yes, you can use Hooks like PreToolUse, SessionStart, or UserPromptSubmit to execute logic automatically in response to specific system events.

What is the difference between a Skill and a Command?

While both create slash commands, Skills use a folder-based structure (SKILL.md) and support advanced features like progressive disclosure and disabling model invocation, making them the preferred choice for new development.

How does Claude Code discover new plugin components?

Claude Code uses auto-discovery; simply placing files in the correct directories (commands/, skills/, agents/, hooks/) allows the system to recognize them without manual registration in the manifest.

Claude Plugin Development Guide

Name: Claude Plugin Development Guide
Author: TomazWang

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Learning & Documentation

Provides comprehensive specifications and architectural patterns for building custom Claude Code plugins.

The Plugin Development skill serves as an essential reference for developers looking to extend Claude Code's capabilities. It offers detailed guidance on the official plugin architecture, including directory structures, manifest requirements, and the nuances between Skills, Commands, Agents, and Hooks. By formalizing best practices like single responsibility and composition, it enables developers to create robust, maintainable, and highly specialized AI workflows tailored to their specific development needs.

Key Features

01Automated manifest (plugin.json) configuration templates

02Event-driven automation patterns using system Hooks

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04Comprehensive architectural specifications for Claude Code plugins

05Detailed comparison of Skill-based vs Command-based development

06Step-by-step guidance for Skills, Agents, and Slash Commands

Use Cases

01Migrating legacy slash commands to the modern Skill-based architecture

02Designing autonomous agents for specialized analysis tasks

03Scaffolding a new custom plugin structure from scratch

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add tomazwang/agent-toolkit plugin-development

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

Download Skill