Create Claude Plugin Guide

This skill helps you create Claude Code plugins - bundled collections of skills, agents, commands, hooks, and MCP servers that can be distributed and shared via plugin marketplaces. Plugins enable team collaboration and community sharing of Claude Code extensions.

Quick Start

When creating a new plugin, follow this workflow:

1. Define purpose - What capabilities will the plugin provide?
2. Choose components - Skills, agents, commands, hooks, MCP servers?
3. Create structure - Set up plugin directory with components
4. Configure marketplace - Create marketplace.json with metadata
5. Test locally - Install and verify plugin works correctly
6. Document thoroughly - Write comprehensive README
7. Version appropriately - Use semantic versioning (1.0.0)
8. Publish marketplace - Share via git repository or distribution channel

What is a Plugin?