Plugin Structure Skill
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 ${CLAUDEPLUGINROOT}", "add commands/agents/skills/hooks", "configure auto-discovery", or needs guidance on plugin directory layout, manifest con Published by anthropics in claude-code.
Decision snapshot
Is this a fit?
Developers using claude-code, Includes SKILL.md, Reusable instructions
Compatibility not yet detected.
Permission behavior not yet detected.
Copy skill directory
25 days ago
No specific cautions were detected. Review the source and requested permissions before installing.
What is Plugin Structure Skill?
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 ${CLAUDEPLUGINROOT}", "add commands/agents/skills/hooks", "configure auto-discovery", or needs guidance on plugin directory layout, manifest con 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. See how SkillIndex evaluates profiles.
Key capabilities
- Includes SKILL.md support
- Reusable instructions support
- Developers using claude-code
Declared skill metadata
- Source file: plugins/plugin-dev/skills/plugin-structure/SKILL.md
These fields retain source and confidence evidence from the indexed SKILL.md.
Compatibility and setup
- Install or run with Copy skill directory
When to use Plugin Structure Skill
- Use it for developers using claude-code.
Built with
Editorial notes
Source
- Creator: anthropics
- Repository: anthropics/claude-code
- Skill file: plugins/plugin-dev/skills/plugin-structure/SKILL.md
What it does
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 ${CLAUDEPLUGINROOT}", "add commands/agents/skills/hooks", "configure auto-discovery", or needs guidance on plugin directory layout, manifest con
Skill instructions
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 ${CLAUDEPLUGINROOT} - 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 definitio
Verified compatibility and discovery
Frequently asked questions
What is Plugin Structure?
Plugin Structure is a open-source AI agent skill with Copy skill directory. 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 ${CLAUDEPLUGINROOT}", "add.
Who is Plugin Structure best for?
Plugin Structure is best for reusing agent instructions, scripts, and references.
How do I install Plugin Structure?
Install or run Plugin Structure using Copy skill directory. Check Plugin Structure for the latest setup command.
Is Plugin Structure actively maintained?
Plugin Structure may need a closer maintenance check before production use.
Project health auto-fetched from the source repository.
Maintain this resource?
Review this source-backed profile, send a correction with evidence, or link to it from your documentation. Claims verify your relationship to the project; profile facts still require source evidence and editorial review.
