plugin-dev

Q: How to install plugin-dev?

Create the skills directory: mkdir -p .claude/skills. Then run: mkdir -p .claude/skills && curl -o .claude/skills/plugin-dev.md https://raw.githubusercontent.com/anthropics/claude-plugins-public/main/plugins/plugin-dev/SKILL.md. Finally, /plugin-dev in Claude Code.

Q: What is plugin-dev best for?

plugin-dev is categorized under Development. It covers: mcp, agent, plugin.

30.2kOfficial PluginDevelopmentby Anthropic

Comprehensive toolkit for developing Claude Code plugins. Includes 7 expert skills covering hooks, MCP integration, commands, agents, and best practices. AI-assisted plugin creation and validation.

Python3272 forks747 issuesUpdated 6/16/2026First seen 4/17/2026

Summary

This skill provides a comprehensive toolkit for developing Claude Code plugins, covering hooks, MCP integration, commands, agents, and best practices.

It enables AI-assisted plugin creation, validation, and debugging, streamlining the development process for both beginners and experienced developers.

Install & Usage

Create the skills directory

mkdir -p .claude/skills

Download the skill file

mkdir -p .claude/skills && curl -o .claude/skills/plugin-dev.md https://raw.githubusercontent.com/anthropics/claude-plugins-public/main/plugins/plugin-dev/SKILL.md

Invoke in Claude Code

/plugin-dev

Use Cases

Create a new plugin scaffold with hooks and MCP integration in seconds.

Debug and validate a custom plugin’s hook lifecycle and command bindings.

Integrate an external MCP server into a Claude Code plugin.

Design an agent that uses multiple plugins to automate a complex workflow.

Refactor an existing plugin to follow best practices and improve performance.

Generate documentation and example usage for a plugin you’re publishing.

Usage Examples

/plugin-dev create my-plugin --hooks init,command --mcp server

Validate the plugin in ./my-plugin and show any errors or warnings.

Add a new command to my-plugin that calls an MCP tool and returns the result.

View source on GitHub

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is plugin-dev?

This skill provides a comprehensive toolkit for developing Claude Code plugins, covering hooks, MCP integration, commands, agents, and best practices. It enables AI-assisted plugin creation, validation, and debugging, streamlining the development process for both beginners and experienced developers.

How to install plugin-dev?

To install plugin-dev: create the skills directory (mkdir -p .claude/skills), then run: mkdir -p .claude/skills && curl -o .claude/skills/plugin-dev.md https://raw.githubusercontent.com/anthropics/claude-plugins-public/main/plugins/plugin-dev/SKILL.md. Finally, /plugin-dev in Claude Code.

What is plugin-dev best for?

plugin-dev is a skill categorized under Development. It is designed for: mcp, agent, plugin. Created by Anthropic.

What can I use plugin-dev for?

plugin-dev is useful for: Create a new plugin scaffold with hooks and MCP integration in seconds.; Debug and validate a custom plugin’s hook lifecycle and command bindings.; Integrate an external MCP server into a Claude Code plugin.; Design an agent that uses multiple plugins to automate a complex workflow.; Refactor an existing plugin to follow best practices and improve performance.; Generate documentation and example usage for a plugin you’re publishing..