Plugin Settings Skill
This skill should be used when the user asks about "plugin settings", "store plugin configuration", "user-configurable plugin", ".local.md files", "plugin state files", "read YAML frontmatter", "per-project plugin settings", or wants to make plugin behavior configurable. Documents the .claude/plugin-name.local.md patte Published by anthropics in claude-code.
What is Plugin Settings Skill?
This skill should be used when the user asks about "plugin settings", "store plugin configuration", "user-configurable plugin", ".local.md files", "plugin state files", "read YAML frontmatter", "per-project plugin settings", or wants to make plugin behavior configurable. Documents the .claude/plugin-name.local.md patte Published by anthropics in claude-code. This profile combines repository metadata with install, compatibility, and usage signals so developers can quickly decide whether it fits their agent workflow before opening the source repository.
Automated repository signals based on public metadata such as recency, license, installation evidence, and adoption. These are not a security audit or endorsement.
Key capabilities
- Includes SKILL.md support
- Reusable instructions support
- Documentation
- Documentation use cases
Technical details
- Install or run with Copy skill directory
When to use Plugin Settings Skill
- Use it for documentation.
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Editorial notes
Source
- Creator: anthropics
- Repository: anthropics/claude-code
- Skill file: plugins/plugin-dev/skills/plugin-settings/SKILL.md
What it does
This skill should be used when the user asks about "plugin settings", "store plugin configuration", "user-configurable plugin", ".local.md files", "plugin state files", "read YAML frontmatter", "per-project plugin settings", or wants to make plugin behavior configurable. Documents the .claude/plugin-name.local.md patte
Skill instructions
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.md in 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 markdown --- enabled: true setting1: value1 setting2: value2 numericsetting: 42 listsetting: ["item1", "item2"] --- Additional Context This markdown body can contain: - Task descriptions - Additional instructions - Prompts to feed back to Claude - Documentation or notes Example: Plugin State File .claude/my-plugin.local.md: markdown --- enabled: true strictmode: false maxre
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Frequently asked questions
What is Plugin Settings?
Plugin Settings is a open-source AI agent skill with Copy skill directory. This skill should be used when the user asks about "plugin settings", "store plugin configuration", "user-configurable plugin", ".local.md files", "plugin state files", "read YAML frontmatter".
Who is Plugin Settings best for?
Plugin Settings is best for reusing agent instructions, scripts, and references, documentation workflows.
How do I install Plugin Settings?
Install or run Plugin Settings using Copy skill directory. Check Plugin Settings for the latest setup command.
Is Plugin Settings actively maintained?
Plugin Settings may need a closer maintenance check before production use.
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