Plugin Settings
Per-project plugin configuration stored in YAML frontmatter and markdown files within the .claude/ directory.
- Settings files use
.claude/plugin-name.local.mdformat with YAML frontmatter for structured config and markdown body for additional context or prompts - Hooks, commands, and agents can read settings to customize behavior; quick-exit pattern checks file existence and enabled flag to skip when not configured
- Parsing techniques provided for extracting individual fields (strings, booleans, numerics) and markdown body content using standard bash tools
- Common patterns include toggling hook activation, managing agent state and coordination, and configuration-driven behavior with validation and sensible defaults
- Settings changes require Claude Code restart; files should be gitignored and never committed to version control
Plugin Settings Pattern for Claude Code Plugins
Overview
Plugins can store user-configurable settings and state in .claude/plugin-name.local.md files within the project directory. This pattern uses YAML frontmatter for structured configuration and markdown content for prompts or additional context.
Key characteristics:
- File location:
.claude/plugin-name.local.mdin project root - Structure: YAML frontmatter + markdown body
- Purpose: Per-project plugin configuration and state
- Usage: Read from hooks, commands, and agents
- Lifecycle: User-managed (not in git, should be in
.gitignore)
File Structure
Basic Template
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