Claude Code Plugins

AdvancedPro37 minupdated 2026-10-21

This folder contains complete plugin examples that bundle multiple Claude Code features into cohesive, installable packages.

Overview

Claude Code Plugins are bundled collections of customizations (slash commands, subagents, MCP servers, and hooks) that install with a single command. They represent the highest-level extension mechanism - combining multiple features into cohesive, shareable packages.

Plugin Architecture

Terminal

graph TB
    A["Plugin"]
    B["Slash Commands"]
    C["Subagents"]
    D["MCP Servers"]
    E["Hooks"]
    F["Configuration"]

    A -->|bundles| B
    A -->|bundles| C
    A -->|bundles| D
    A -->|bundles| E
    A -->|bundles| F

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In this guide (Pro): Plugin Loading Process · Plugin Types & Distribution · Plugin Definition Structure · Plugin Structure Example · Plugin Options (v2.1.83+) · Persistent Plugin Data (`${CLAUDE_PLUGIN_DATA}`) (v2.1.78+) · Inline Plugin via Settings (`source: 'settings'`) (v2.1.80+) · Mods (v2.1.287+) · Plugin Settings · Standalone vs Plugin Approach · Practical Examples · Plugin Marketplace · Plugin Installation & Lifecycle · Plugin Features Comparison · Plugin CLI Commands · Installation Methods · Auto-Update · When to Create a Plugin · Testing a Plugin · Hot-Reload · Managed Settings for Plugins · Plugin Security · Publishing a Plugin · Description · What's Included · Installation · Features · Usage · Requirements · Plugin vs Manual Configuration · Best Practices · Installation Instructions · Related Concepts · Complete Example Workflow · Troubleshooting · Additional Resources

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