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AnthropicOfficialPublished by Anthropic

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This skill should be used when the user asks to "create a plugin", "scaffold a plugin", "understand plugin structure", "organize plugin components", "set up plugin.json", "use ${CLAUDE_PLUGIN_ROOT}", "add commands/agents/skills/hooks", "configure auto-discovery", or needs guidance on plugin directory layout, manifest configuration, component organization, file naming conventions, or Claude Code plugin architecture best practices.
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This skill provides the architectural blueprint for creating Claude Code plugins. It defines the mandatory directory structure, manifest configuration requirements, and component organization patterns (commands, agents, skills, hooks, and MCP servers) necessary for seamless integration and automatic discovery within the Claude Code environment. It emphasizes the use of portable path references and consistent naming conventions to ensure plugin maintainability and cross-system compatibility.

What it does

  • Defines the required .claude-plugin/plugin.json manifest structure
  • Outlines the standard directory layout for commands, agents, skills, and hooks
  • Explains the auto-discovery mechanism for plugin components
  • Provides guidance on using ${CLAUDE_PLUGIN_ROOT} for portable file references
  • Details naming conventions and best practices for plugin organization
  • Offers patterns for scaling plugins from simple commands to complex workflows

When to use it

  • When starting the development of a new Claude Code plugin
  • When organizing plugin components to ensure they are correctly discovered
  • When configuring plugin manifests or custom component paths
  • When troubleshooting issues with component loading or path resolution
  • When seeking best practices for structuring complex plugin architectures

Advantages

  • Ensures compatibility with Claude Code's automatic discovery system
  • Promotes consistent, maintainable plugin structures
  • Prevents hardcoded path errors using environment-aware references
  • Facilitates modular development through clear component separation

Usage examples

“How should I structure my new Claude Code plugin?”
The agent provides the standard directory tree, including the .claude-plugin/ directory, and explains where to place commands, agents, and skills for automatic discovery.
“How do I reference a script inside my plugin safely?”
The agent explains the use of the ${CLAUDE_PLUGIN_ROOT} variable to ensure paths remain valid regardless of where the plugin is installed.
“What are the requirements for the plugin.json manifest?”
The agent lists the required fields like 'name', explains the kebab-case naming convention, and shows how to add optional metadata and custom component paths.
“How do I add a custom command to my plugin?”
The agent guides you to create a markdown file with YAML frontmatter in the commands/ directory and explains how it will be automatically registered as a slash command.

Install

  1. Download the skill as a ZIP:

    https://autogineer.com/agent-skills/anthropics/plugin-structure/download
  2. Unzip it into the cross-client skills folder of your project:

    mkdir -p .agents/skills && unzip plugin-structure.zip -d .agents/skills

Documentation by Anthropic

Plugin Structure for Claude Code

Overview

Claude Code plugins follow a standardized directory structure with automatic component discovery. Understanding this structure enables creating well-organized, maintainable plugins that integrate seamlessly with Claude Code.

Key concepts:

  • Conventional directory layout for automatic discovery

  • Manifest-driven configuration in .claude-plugin/plugin.json

  • Component-based organization (commands, agents, skills, hooks)

  • Portable path references using ${CLAUDE_PLUGIN_ROOT}

  • Explicit vs. auto-discovered component loading

Directory Structure

Every Claude Code plugin follows this organizational pattern:

plugin-name/
├── .claude-plugin/
│   └── plugin.json          # Required: Plugin manifest
├── commands/                 # Slash commands (.md files)
├── agents/                   # Subagent definitions (.md files)
├── skills/                   # Agent skills (subdirectories)
│   └── skill-name/
│       └── SKILL.md         # Required for each skill
├── hooks/
│   └── hooks.json           # Event handler configuration
├── .mcp.json                # MCP server definitions
└── scripts/                 # Helper scripts and utilities

Critical rules:

  1. Manifest location: The plugin.json manifest MUST be in .claude-plugin/ directory

  2. Component locations: All component directories (commands, agents, skills, hooks) MUST be at plugin root level, NOT nested inside .claude-plugin/

  3. Optional components: Only create directories for components the plugin actually uses

  4. Naming convention: Use kebab-case for all directory and file names

Plugin Manifest (plugin.json)

The manifest defines plugin metadata and configuration. Located at .claude-plugin/plugin.json:

Required Fields
{
  "name": "plugin-name"
}

Name requirements:

  • Use kebab-case format (lowercase with hyphens)

  • Must be unique across installed plugins

  • No spaces or special characters

  • Example: code-review-assistant, test-runner, api-docs

{
  "name": "plugin-name",
  "version": "1.0.0",
  "description": "Brief explanation of plugin purpose",
  "author": {
    "name": "Author Name",
    "email": "[email protected]",
    "url": "https://example.com"
  },
  "homepage": "https://docs.example.com",
  "repository": "https://github.com/user/plugin-name",
  "license": "MIT",
  "keywords": ["testing", "automation", "ci-cd"]
}

Version format: Follow semantic versioning (MAJOR.MINOR.PATCH) Keywords: Use for plugin discovery and categorization

Component Path Configuration

Specify custom paths for components (supplements default directories):

{
  "name": "plugin-name",
  "commands": "./custom-commands",
  "agents": ["./agents", "./specialized-agents"],
  "hooks": "./config/hooks.json",
  "mcpServers": "./.mcp.json"
}

Important: Custom paths supplement defaults—they don't replace them. Components in both default directories and custom paths will load.

Path rules:

  • Must be relative to plugin root

  • Must start with ./

  • Cannot use absolute paths

  • Support arrays for multiple locations

Component Organization

Commands

Location: commands/ directory Format: Markdown files with YAML frontmatter Auto-discovery: All .md files in commands/ load automatically

Example structure:

commands/
├── review.md        # /review command
├── test.md          # /test command
└── deploy.md        # /deploy command

File format:

---
name: command-name
description: Command description
---

Command implementation instructions...

Usage: Commands integrate as native slash commands in Claude Code

Agents

Location: agents/ directory Format: Markdown files with YAML frontmatter Auto-discovery: All .md files in agents/ load automatically

Example structure:

agents/
├── code-reviewer.md
├── test-generator.md
└── refactorer.md

File format:

---
description: Agent role and expertise
capabilities:
  - Specific task 1
  - Specific task 2
---

Detailed agent instructions and knowledge...

Usage: Users can invoke agents manually, or Claude Code selects them automatically based on task context

Skills

Location: skills/ directory with subdirectories per skill Format: Each skill in its own directory with SKILL.md file Auto-discovery: All SKILL.md files in skill subdirectories load automatically

Example structure:

skills/
├── api-testing/
│   ├── SKILL.md
│   ├── scripts/
│   │   └── test-runner.py
│   └── references/
│       └── api-spec.md
└── database-migrations/
    ├── SKILL.md
    └── examples/
        └── migration-template.sql

SKILL.md format:

---
name: Skill Name
description: When to use this skill
version: 1.0.0
---

Skill instructions and guidance...

Supporting files: Skills can include scripts, references, examples, or assets in subdirectories

Usage: Claude Code autonomously activates skills based on task context matching the description

Hooks

Location: hooks/hooks.json or inline in plugin.json Format: JSON configuration defining event handlers Registration: Hooks register automatically when plugin enables

Example structure:

hooks/
├── hooks.json           # Hook configuration
└── scripts/
    ├── validate.sh      # Hook script
    └── check-style.sh   # Hook script

Configuration format:

{
  "PreToolUse": [{
    "matcher": "Write|Edit",
    "hooks": [{
      "type": "command",
      "command": "bash ${CLAUDE_PLUGIN_ROOT}/hooks/scripts/validate.sh",
      "timeout": 30
    }]
  }]
}

Available events: PreToolUse, PostToolUse, Stop, SubagentStop, SessionStart, SessionEnd, UserPromptSubmit, PreCompact, Notification

Usage: Hooks execute automatically in response to Claude Code events

MCP Servers

Location: .mcp.json at plugin root or inline in plugin.json Format: JSON configuration for MCP server definitions Auto-start: Servers start automatically when plugin enables

Example format:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "server-name": {
      "command": "node",
      "args": ["${CLAUDE_PLUGIN_ROOT}/servers/server.js"],
      "env": {
        "API_KEY": "${API_KEY}"
      }
    }
  }
}

Usage: MCP servers integrate seamlessly with Claude Code's tool system

Portable Path References

${CLAUDE_PLUGIN_ROOT}

Use ${CLAUDE_PLUGIN_ROOT} environment variable for all intra-plugin path references:

{
  "command": "bash ${CLAUDE_PLUGIN_ROOT}/scripts/run.sh"
}

Why it matters: Plugins install in different locations depending on:

  • User installation method (marketplace, local, npm)

  • Operating system conventions

  • User preferences

Where to use it:

  • Hook command paths

  • MCP server command arguments

  • Script execution references

  • Resource file paths

Never use:

  • Hardcoded absolute paths (/Users/name/plugins/...)

  • Relative paths from working directory (./scripts/... in commands)

  • Home directory shortcuts (~/plugins/...)

Path Resolution Rules

In manifest JSON fields (hooks, MCP servers):

"command": "${CLAUDE_PLUGIN_ROOT}/scripts/tool.sh"

In component files (commands, agents, skills):

Reference scripts at: ${CLAUDE_PLUGIN_ROOT}/scripts/helper.py

In executed scripts:

#!/bin/bash
# ${CLAUDE_PLUGIN_ROOT} available as environment variable
source "${CLAUDE_PLUGIN_ROOT}/lib/common.sh"

File Naming Conventions

Component Files

Commands: Use kebab-case .md files

  • code-review.md → /code-review

  • run-tests.md → /run-tests

  • api-docs.md → /api-docs

Agents: Use kebab-case .md files describing role

  • test-generator.md

  • code-reviewer.md

  • performance-analyzer.md

Skills: Use kebab-case directory names

  • api-testing/

  • database-migrations/

  • error-handling/

Supporting Files

Scripts: Use descriptive kebab-case names with appropriate extensions

  • validate-input.sh

  • generate-report.py

  • process-data.js

Documentation: Use kebab-case markdown files

  • api-reference.md

  • migration-guide.md

  • best-practices.md

Configuration: Use standard names

  • hooks.json

  • .mcp.json

  • plugin.json

Auto-Discovery Mechanism

Claude Code automatically discovers and loads components:

  1. Plugin manifest: Reads .claude-plugin/plugin.json when plugin enables

  2. Commands: Scans commands/ directory for .md files

  3. Agents: Scans agents/ directory for .md files

  4. Skills: Scans skills/ for subdirectories containing SKILL.md

  5. Hooks: Loads configuration from hooks/hooks.json or manifest

  6. MCP servers: Loads configuration from .mcp.json or manifest

Discovery timing:

  • Plugin installation: Components register with Claude Code

  • Plugin enable: Components become available for use

  • No restart required: Changes take effect on next Claude Code session

Override behavior: Custom paths in plugin.json supplement (not replace) default directories

Best Practices

Organization
  1. Logical grouping: Group related components together

    • Put test-related commands, agents, and skills together

    • Create subdirectories in scripts/ for different purposes

  2. Minimal manifest: Keep plugin.json lean

    • Only specify custom paths when necessary

    • Rely on auto-discovery for standard layouts

    • Use inline configuration only for simple cases

  3. Documentation: Include README files

    • Plugin root: Overall purpose and usage

    • Component directories: Specific guidance

    • Script directories: Usage and requirements

Naming
  1. Consistency: Use consistent naming across components

    • If command is test-runner, name related agent test-runner-agent

    • Match skill directory names to their purpose

  2. Clarity: Use descriptive names that indicate purpose

    • Good: api-integration-testing/, code-quality-checker.md

    • Avoid: utils/, misc.md, temp.sh

  3. Length: Balance brevity with clarity

    • Commands: 2-3 words (review-pr, run-ci)

    • Agents: Describe role clearly (code-reviewer, test-generator)

    • Skills: Topic-focused (error-handling, api-design)

Portability
  1. Always use ${CLAUDE_PLUGIN_ROOT}: Never hardcode paths

  2. Test on multiple systems: Verify on macOS, Linux, Windows

  3. Document dependencies: List required tools and versions

  4. Avoid system-specific features: Use portable bash/Python constructs

Maintenance
  1. Version consistently: Update version in plugin.json for releases

  2. Deprecate gracefully: Mark old components clearly before removal

  3. Document breaking changes: Note changes affecting existing users

  4. Test thoroughly: Verify all components work after changes

Common Patterns

Minimal Plugin

Single command with no dependencies:

my-plugin/
├── .claude-plugin/
│   └── plugin.json    # Just name field
└── commands/
    └── hello.md       # Single command

Complete plugin with all component types:

my-plugin/
├── .claude-plugin/
│   └── plugin.json
├── commands/          # User-facing commands
├── agents/            # Specialized subagents
├── skills/            # Auto-activating skills
├── hooks/             # Event handlers
│   ├── hooks.json
│   └── scripts/
├── .mcp.json          # External integrations
└── scripts/           # Shared utilities
Skill-Focused Plugin

Plugin providing only skills:

my-plugin/
├── .claude-plugin/
│   └── plugin.json
└── skills/
    ├── skill-one/
    │   └── SKILL.md
    └── skill-two/
        └── SKILL.md

Troubleshooting

Component not loading:

  • Verify file is in correct directory with correct extension

  • Check YAML frontmatter syntax (commands, agents, skills)

  • Ensure skill has SKILL.md (not README.md or other name)

  • Confirm plugin is enabled in Claude Code settings

Path resolution errors:

  • Replace all hardcoded paths with ${CLAUDE_PLUGIN_ROOT}

  • Verify paths are relative and start with ./ in manifest

  • Check that referenced files exist at specified paths

  • Test with echo $CLAUDE_PLUGIN_ROOT in hook scripts

Auto-discovery not working:

  • Confirm directories are at plugin root (not in .claude-plugin/)

  • Check file naming follows conventions (kebab-case, correct extensions)

  • Verify custom paths in manifest are correct

  • Restart Claude Code to reload plugin configuration

Conflicts between plugins:

  • Use unique, descriptive component names

  • Namespace commands with plugin name if needed

  • Document potential conflicts in plugin README

  • Consider command prefixes for related functionality


For detailed examples and advanced patterns, see files in references/ and examples/ directories.

Files

examples/standard-plugin.md

Standard Plugin Example

A well-structured plugin with commands, agents, and skills.

Directory Structure

code-quality/
├── .claude-plugin/
│   └── plugin.json
├── commands/
│   ├── lint.md
│   ├── test.md
│   └── review.md
├── agents/
│   ├── code-reviewer.md
│   └── test-generator.md
├── skills/
│   ├── code-standards/
│   │   ├── SKILL.md
│   │   └── references/
│   │       └── style-guide.md
│   └── testing-patterns/
│       ├── SKILL.md
│       └── examples/
│           ├── unit-test.js
│           └── integration-test.js
├── hooks/
│   ├── hooks.json
│   └── scripts/
│       └── validate-commit.sh
└── scripts/
    ├── run-linter.sh
    └── generate-report.py

File Contents

.claude-plugin/plugin.json
{
  "name": "code-quality",
  "version": "1.0.0",
  "description": "Comprehensive code quality tools including linting, testing, and review automation",
  "author": {
    "name": "Quality Team",
    "email": "[email protected]"
  },
  "homepage": "https://docs.example.com/plugins/code-quality",
  "repository": "https://github.com/example/code-quality-plugin",
  "license": "MIT",
  "keywords": ["code-quality", "linting", "testing", "code-review", "automation"]
}
commands/lint.md
---
name: lint
description: Run linting checks on the codebase
---

# Lint Command

Run comprehensive linting checks on the project codebase.

## Process

1. Detect project type and installed linters
2. Run appropriate linters (ESLint, Pylint, RuboCop, etc.)
3. Collect and format results
4. Report issues with file locations and severity

## Implementation

Execute the linting script:

\`\`\`bash
bash ${CLAUDE_PLUGIN_ROOT}/scripts/run-linter.sh
\`\`\`

Parse the output and present issues organized by:
- Critical issues (must fix)
- Warnings (should fix)
- Style suggestions (optional)

For each issue, show:
- File path and line number
- Issue description
- Suggested fix (if available)
commands/test.md
---
name: test
description: Run test suite with coverage reporting
---

# Test Command

Execute the project test suite and generate coverage reports.

## Process

1. Identify test framework (Jest, pytest, RSpec, etc.)
2. Run all tests
3. Generate coverage report
4. Identify untested code

## Output

Present results in structured format:
- Test summary (passed/failed/skipped)
- Coverage percentage by file
- Critical untested areas
- Failed test details

## Integration

After test completion, offer to:
- Fix failing tests
- Generate tests for untested code (using test-generator agent)
- Update documentation based on test changes
agents/code-reviewer.md
---
description: Expert code reviewer specializing in identifying bugs, security issues, and improvement opportunities
capabilities:
  - Analyze code for potential bugs and logic errors
  - Identify security vulnerabilities
  - Suggest performance improvements
  - Ensure code follows project standards
  - Review test coverage adequacy
---

# Code Reviewer Agent

Specialized agent for comprehensive code review.

## Expertise

- **Bug detection**: Logic errors, edge cases, error handling
- **Security analysis**: Injection vulnerabilities, authentication issues, data exposure
- **Performance**: Algorithm efficiency, resource usage, optimization opportunities
- **Standards compliance**: Style guide adherence, naming conventions, documentation
- **Test coverage**: Adequacy of test cases, missing scenarios

## Review Process

1. **Initial scan**: Quick pass for obvious issues
2. **Deep analysis**: Line-by-line review of changed code
3. **Context evaluation**: Check impact on related code
4. **Best practices**: Compare against project and language standards
5. **Recommendations**: Prioritized list of improvements

## Integration with Skills

Automatically loads `code-standards` skill for project-specific guidelines.

## Output Format

For each file reviewed:
- Overall assessment
- Critical issues (must fix before merge)
- Important issues (should fix)
- Suggestions (nice to have)
- Positive feedback (what was done well)
agents/test-generator.md
---
description: Generates comprehensive test suites from code analysis
capabilities:
  - Analyze code structure and logic flow
  - Generate unit tests for functions and methods
  - Create integration tests for modules
  - Design edge case and error condition tests
  - Suggest test fixtures and mocks
---

# Test Generator Agent

Specialized agent for generating comprehensive test suites.

## Expertise

- **Unit testing**: Individual function/method tests
- **Integration testing**: Module interaction tests
- **Edge cases**: Boundary conditions, error paths
- **Test organization**: Proper test structure and naming
- **Mocking**: Appropriate use of mocks and stubs

## Generation Process

1. **Code analysis**: Understand function purpose and logic
2. **Path identification**: Map all execution paths
3. **Input design**: Create test inputs covering all paths
4. **Assertion design**: Define expected outputs
5. **Test generation**: Write tests in project's framework

## Integration with Skills

Automatically loads `testing-patterns` skill for project-specific test conventions.

## Test Quality

Generated tests include:
- Happy path scenarios
- Edge cases and boundary conditions
- Error handling verification
- Mock data for external dependencies
- Clear test descriptions
skills/code-standards/SKILL.md
---
name: Code Standards
description: This skill should be used when reviewing code, enforcing style guidelines, checking naming conventions, or ensuring code quality standards. Provides project-specific coding standards and best practices.
version: 1.0.0
---

# Code Standards

Comprehensive coding standards and best practices for maintaining code quality.

## Overview

Enforce consistent code quality through standardized conventions for:
- Code style and formatting
- Naming conventions
- Documentation requirements
- Error handling patterns
- Security practices

## Style Guidelines

### Formatting

- **Indentation**: 2 spaces (JavaScript/TypeScript), 4 spaces (Python)
- **Line length**: Maximum 100 characters
- **Braces**: Same line for opening brace (K&R style)
- **Whitespace**: Space after commas, around operators

### Naming Conventions

- **Variables**: camelCase for JavaScript, snake_case for Python
- **Functions**: camelCase, descriptive verb-noun pairs
- **Classes**: PascalCase
- **Constants**: UPPER_SNAKE_CASE
- **Files**: kebab-case for modules

## Documentation Requirements

### Function Documentation

Every function must include:
- Purpose description
- Parameter descriptions with types
- Return value description with type
- Example usage (for public functions)

### Module Documentation

Every module must include:
- Module purpose
- Public API overview
- Usage examples
- Dependencies

## Error Handling

### Required Practices

- Never swallow errors silently
- Always log errors with context
- Use specific error types
- Provide actionable error messages
- Clean up resources in finally blocks

### Example Pattern

\`\`\`javascript
async function processData(data) {
  try {
    const result = await transform(data)
    return result
  } catch (error) {
    logger.error('Data processing failed', {
      data: sanitize(data),
      error: error.message,
      stack: error.stack
    })
    throw new DataProcessingError('Failed to process data', { cause: error })
  }
}
\`\`\`

## Security Practices

- Validate all external input
- Sanitize data before output
- Use parameterized queries
- Never log sensitive information
- Keep dependencies updated

## Detailed Guidelines

For comprehensive style guides by language, see:
- `references/style-guide.md`
skills/code-standards/references/style-guide.md
# Comprehensive Style Guide

Detailed style guidelines for all supported languages.

## JavaScript/TypeScript

### Variable Declarations

Use `const` by default, `let` when reassignment needed, never `var`:

\`\`\`javascript
// Good
const MAX_RETRIES = 3
let currentTry = 0

// Bad
var MAX_RETRIES = 3
\`\`\`

### Function Declarations

Use function expressions for consistency:

\`\`\`javascript
// Good
const calculateTotal = (items) => {
  return items.reduce((sum, item) => sum + item.price, 0)
}

// Bad (inconsistent style)
function calculateTotal(items) {
  return items.reduce((sum, item) => sum + item.price, 0)
}
\`\`\`

### Async/Await

Prefer async/await over promise chains:

\`\`\`javascript
// Good
async function fetchUserData(userId) {
  const user = await db.getUser(userId)
  const orders = await db.getOrders(user.id)
  return { user, orders }
}

// Bad
function fetchUserData(userId) {
  return db.getUser(userId)
    .then(user => db.getOrders(user.id)
      .then(orders => ({ user, orders })))
}
\`\`\`

## Python

### Import Organization

Order imports: standard library, third-party, local:

\`\`\`python
# Good
import os
import sys

import numpy as np
import pandas as pd

from app.models import User
from app.utils import helper

# Bad - mixed order
from app.models import User
import numpy as np
import os
\`\`\`

### Type Hints

Use type hints for all function signatures:

\`\`\`python
# Good
def calculate_average(numbers: list[float]) -> float:
    return sum(numbers) / len(numbers)

# Bad
def calculate_average(numbers):
    return sum(numbers) / len(numbers)
\`\`\`

## Additional Languages

See language-specific guides for:
- Go: `references/go-style.md`
- Rust: `references/rust-style.md`
- Ruby: `references/ruby-style.md`
hooks/hooks.json
{
  "PreToolUse": [
    {
      "matcher": "Write|Edit",
      "hooks": [
        {
          "type": "prompt",
          "prompt": "Before modifying code, verify it meets our coding standards from the code-standards skill. Check formatting, naming conventions, and documentation. If standards aren't met, suggest improvements.",
          "timeout": 30
        }
      ]
    }
  ],
  "Stop": [
    {
      "matcher": ".*",
      "hooks": [
        {
          "type": "command",
          "command": "bash ${CLAUDE_PLUGIN_ROOT}/hooks/scripts/validate-commit.sh",
          "timeout": 45
        }
      ]
    }
  ]
}
hooks/scripts/validate-commit.sh
#!/bin/bash
# Validate code quality before task completion

set -e

# Check if there are any uncommitted changes
if [[ -z $(git status -s) ]]; then
  echo '{"systemMessage": "No changes to validate. Task complete."}'
  exit 0
fi

# Run linter on changed files
CHANGED_FILES=$(git diff --name-only --cached | grep -E '\.(js|ts|py)$' || true)

if [[ -z "$CHANGED_FILES" ]]; then
  echo '{"systemMessage": "No code files changed. Validation passed."}'
  exit 0
fi

# Run appropriate linters
ISSUES=0

for file in $CHANGED_FILES; do
  case "$file" in
    *.js|*.ts)
      if ! npx eslint "$file" --quiet; then
        ISSUES=$((ISSUES + 1))
      fi
      ;;
    *.py)
      if ! python -m pylint "$file" --errors-only; then
        ISSUES=$((ISSUES + 1))
      fi
      ;;
  esac
done

if [[ $ISSUES -gt 0 ]]; then
  echo "{\"systemMessage\": \"Found $ISSUES code quality issues. Please fix before completing.\"}"
  exit 1
fi

echo '{"systemMessage": "Code quality checks passed. Ready to commit."}'
exit 0

Usage Examples

Running Commands
$ claude
> /lint
Running linter checks...

Critical Issues (2):
  src/api/users.js:45 - SQL injection vulnerability
  src/utils/helpers.js:12 - Unhandled promise rejection

Warnings (5):
  src/components/Button.tsx:23 - Missing PropTypes
  ...

Style Suggestions (8):
  src/index.js:1 - Use const instead of let
  ...

> /test
Running test suite...

Test Results:
  ✓ 245 passed
  ✗ 3 failed
  ○ 2 skipped

Coverage: 87.3%

Untested Files:
  src/utils/cache.js - 0% coverage
  src/api/webhooks.js - 23% coverage

Failed Tests:
  1. User API › GET /users › should handle pagination
     Expected 200, received 500
  ...
Using Agents
> Review the changes in src/api/users.js

[code-reviewer agent selected automatically]

Code Review: src/api/users.js

Critical Issues:
  1. Line 45: SQL injection vulnerability
     - Using string concatenation for SQL query
     - Replace with parameterized query
     - Priority: CRITICAL

  2. Line 67: Missing error handling
     - Database query without try/catch
     - Could crash server on DB error
     - Priority: HIGH

Suggestions:
  1. Line 23: Consider caching user data
     - Frequent DB queries for same users
     - Add Redis caching layer
     - Priority: MEDIUM

Key Points

  1. Complete manifest: All recommended metadata fields

  2. Multiple components: Commands, agents, skills, hooks

  3. Rich skills: References and examples for detailed information

  4. Automation: Hooks enforce standards automatically

  5. Integration: Components work together cohesively

When to Use This Pattern

  • Production plugins for distribution

  • Team collaboration tools

  • Plugins requiring consistency enforcement

  • Complex workflows with multiple entry points

Requirements and compatibility

Written for: Claude Code, Claude apps

Works with: Claude Code, Claude apps, OpenAI Codex, GitHub Copilot, Cursor, Gemini CLI, Kiro, OpenCode, Goose, Amp, Roo Code, JetBrains Junie, Factory Droid, Devin (ex-Windsurf), Mistral Vibe, OpenHands, Letta

“Works with” means the tool reads the open Agent Skills format; a skill written for one tool may use features others lack.

Needs: Needs an MCP server, Needs an API key, Needs Node.js

Security

No issues found by our static scan· No issues found

A static scan is not a guarantee. Skills are third-party content: review a skill before you let an agent use it.

Attribution and licence

Published by
Anthropic
Publisher
Anthropic (Official)
Source
anthropics/claude-plugins-official · plugins/plugin-dev/skills/plugin-structure · commit 0412be7
Licence
Apache License 2.0 (redistribution allowed)
  • LICENSE (added by AutoGineer from plugins/plugin-dev/LICENSE)
  • ATTRIBUTION.md (written by AutoGineer)
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