Why should I convert my output styles to plugins?

The plugin format is the modern standard for Claude Code, offering superior version control, easier distribution via marketplaces, and more powerful hook-based interactions compared to legacy markdown files.

How do I test the plugin after conversion?

The skill provides specific commands to add your marketplace and install the plugin locally. Once installed, the changes take effect in every new Claude Code session.

Does this skill modify or delete my original markdown files?

No, the skill performs a copy operation. It reads your original output style and replicates the content within the new plugin structure, leaving your source file untouched.

Do I need to manually create a marketplace first?

No. If you don't have an existing marketplace, the skill will ask for basic details and automatically generate the necessary directory structure and marketplace.json file for you.

Output Style to Plugin Converter

Name: Output Style to Plugin Converter
Author: pc035860

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Developer Tools

Automates the migration of legacy Claude Code output style markdown files into the modern, hook-based plugin format.

About

This skill streamlines the transition from deprecated markdown output styles to the robust Claude Code plugin system by automating the creation of directory structures, configuration files, and SessionStart hooks. It handles the entire lifecycle of migration—from gathering metadata and setting up a local marketplace to generating executable scripts and README documentation—ensuring that custom AI behaviors remain compatible and easily manageable within the latest plugin architecture.

Key Features

Automated generation of plugin.json, hooks.json, and session-start scripts
1 GitHub stars
Built-in validation for JSON syntax and execution permissions
Automatic directory structure generation for new or existing marketplaces
Step-by-step guided installation and verification instructions
Intelligent conversion of markdown frontmatter into plugin metadata

Use Cases

Quickly bootstrapping new local plugin marketplaces for private projects
Migrating deprecated .md output styles to the modern plugin ecosystem
Standardizing custom AI behavior configurations across development teams

About

Key Features

Automated generation of plugin.json, hooks.json, and session-start scripts
1 GitHub stars
Built-in validation for JSON syntax and execution permissions
Automatic directory structure generation for new or existing marketplaces
Step-by-step guided installation and verification instructions
Intelligent conversion of markdown frontmatter into plugin metadata

Use Cases

Quickly bootstrapping new local plugin marketplaces for private projects
Migrating deprecated .md output styles to the modern plugin ecosystem
Standardizing custom AI behavior configurations across development teams