Can I use this to add components to an existing plugin?

Absolutely. You can invoke the skill specifically to add new commands, skills, or agents to a plugin directory that already exists.

What is the difference between the SKILL.md and README.md it generates?

The SKILL.md is optimized for Claude's execution workflow and triggering, while the README.md provides human-readable documentation, usage examples, and educational content.

What components can I create with the Plugin Setup skill?

You can scaffold Commands, Skills, Agents, Hooks, and Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers, each with their own specialized directory structures and configuration files.

Does this skill handle plugin validation?

Yes, it performs comprehensive checks including JSON syntax validation, YAML frontmatter verification for components, and naming convention audits to ensure kebab-case compliance.

How does the marketplace integration work?

The skill automatically parses the marketplace.json file and appends your new plugin metadata, ensuring it is immediately discoverable within the local ecosystem.

Plugin Developer Setup

Name: Plugin Developer Setup
Author: shawn-sandy

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Developer Tools

Automates the interactive creation, scaffolding, and validation of Claude Code plugins and their core components.

The Plugin Developer Setup skill provides a comprehensive, guided workflow for developers looking to extend Claude Code's capabilities. It manages the entire lifecycle of plugin creation, from initial requirement gathering and directory scaffolding to marketplace registration and automated documentation updates. By providing pre-configured templates for Commands, Skills, Agents, Hooks, and MCP servers, it ensures all new components adhere to platform standards. The skill also performs rigorous validation checks on JSON syntax, YAML frontmatter, and naming conventions, significantly reducing the friction of building and testing custom AI extensions.

Key Features

01Dynamic template adaptation based on user requirements

02Real-time JSON and YAML configuration validation

03Seamless marketplace catalog and README.md integration

04Automated scaffolding for Commands, Skills, Agents, Hooks, and MCP servers

05Interactive guided workflow for gathering plugin metadata

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Use Cases

01Adding specialized sub-agents or custom hooks to an existing plugin project

02Scaffolding a new Claude Code plugin from scratch with standardized structure

03Automating the registration of local plugins into the marketplace catalog for testing

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add shawn-sandy/claude-code plugin-setup

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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