Can I parse these settings within bash-based hooks?

Yes, this skill provides specific shell patterns using sed and awk to efficiently extract YAML fields and markdown content directly within bash scripts.

What is the advantage of using YAML frontmatter in these files?

YAML frontmatter allows you to store structured data like booleans, lists, and strings in a format that is both human-readable and easy for scripts to parse.

Should I commit .local.md settings files to Git?

No, these files are designed for local configuration and state. They should be added to your .gitignore file to prevent sharing user-specific settings.

Do I need to restart Claude Code after changing settings?

Yes, because Claude Code loads hooks at the start of a session, you must restart the CLI for changes in your .local.md files to take effect.

Where are plugin settings stored using this pattern?

Settings are stored in the .claude/ directory of your project root in files following the plugin-name.local.md naming convention.

Plugin Settings Pattern

Name: Plugin Settings Pattern
Author: Alongside-cc

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Standardizes per-project configuration and state management for Claude Code plugins using YAML frontmatter and markdown files.

This skill provides a standardized architectural pattern for Claude Code plugins to store and retrieve user-specific settings without polluting version control. By utilizing .claude/*.local.md files, it allows developers to create configurable hooks, commands, and agents that adapt to local project environments. It includes optimized bash patterns for parsing YAML frontmatter and extracting markdown content, ensuring consistent state management and configuration handling across diverse plugin implementations.

Key Features

01YAML frontmatter support for structured configuration data

02Secure, git-ignored state management for local environments

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04Standardized .claude/plugin-name.local.md file structure

05Markdown body support for dynamic prompts and context

06Optimized bash-compatible parsing patterns for plugin hooks

Use Cases

01Implementing configuration-driven behavior for custom commands, such as setting strictness levels or file size limits

02Managing multi-agent coordination by storing shared session state in project-local files

03Creating toggleable security hooks that can be enabled or disabled per project without modifying source code

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add alongside-cc/5-years-teaching-azure-claude-code plugin-settings

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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