What is a Claude Code plugin manifest?

A manifest is the plugin.json file located in the .claude-plugin/ directory that defines the plugin's metadata, including its name, version, description, and author information.

How does component bundling work in Claude Code?

Components can be bundled by prefix (e.g., 'git'), which automatically scans your directories for matching commands, skills, hooks, and MCPs to package them into a single plugin.

Can I use this skill to share plugins with my team?

Yes, it includes operations for creating marketplace configurations and packing plugins for distribution via local paths, Git URLs, or compressed tarballs.

What does the plugin validation process check?

The validation process checks for the existence of required manifest fields, valid semver formatting, correct directory structures, and error-free YAML frontmatter in component files.

Does this skill handle Claude Code subagents?

Yes, it manages the directory structure for agents and integrates with the managing-agents skill to bundle specialized sub-processes into your plugins.

Plugin Management for Claude Code

Name: Plugin Management for Claude Code
Author: thoeltig

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Productivity & Workflow

Orchestrates the entire lifecycle of Claude Code plugins, from initial scaffolding and component bundling to validation and distribution.

The Managing Plugins skill streamlines the development of Claude Code extensions by providing a standardized workflow for creating, packaging, and sharing custom functionality. It automates complex tasks like manifest generation, prefix-based component bundling, and marketplace configuration, ensuring that every plugin follows best practices and schema requirements. Whether you are organizing internal team tools or preparing a public release, this skill validates your structure and simplifies the distribution process, making it an essential tool for scaling Claude Code's capabilities.

Key Features

01Automated plugin directory scaffolding and manifest (plugin.json) generation

02Packaging tools for creating distribution-ready archives and README instructions

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04Intelligent component bundling based on file prefixes and semantic groups

05Marketplace configuration for local, Git, or tarball distribution

06Rigorous validation against schema requirements and semver standards

Use Cases

01Converting a collection of custom commands and skills into a shareable team plugin

02Automating the bundling of related MCPs, hooks, and subagents into a unified toolset

03Validating a complex plugin structure before submitting it to a marketplace

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add thoeltig/claude-code-toolkit managing-plugins

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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