claudekit / tools / plugin-dev
[ Plugin · Development ]

Plugin Dev Kit

A comprehensive toolkit for developing Claude Code plugins with expert guidance on hooks, MCP integration, plugin structure, and marketplace publishing.

anthropics/claude-plugins-official/tree/main/plugins/plugin-dev ·updated
$ /plugin install plugin-dev copy

Anthropic official marketplace plugin

What it does

A comprehensive toolkit for developing Claude Code plugins with expert guidance on hooks, MCP integration, plugin structure, and marketplace publishing.

What you get

7 core skills:

  • hook-development
  • mcp-integration
  • plugin-structure
  • plugin-settings
  • command-development
  • agent-development
  • skill-development

Guided workflow command:

  • /plugin-dev:create-plugin — a comprehensive, end-to-end workflow command for creating plugins from scratch (8-phase process)

Utility scripts:

  • validate-hook-schema.sh
  • test-hook.sh
  • hook-linter.sh

Over 12 complete examples covering hook scripts, MCP configurations, and plugin layouts.

Use cases

  1. Rapidly prototype a custom plugin for your team.
  2. Fork an existing plugin and adapt it to your requirements.
  3. Run integration tests locally before publishing to the marketplace.
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See also

same category · curated
[01]
[Plugin] gstack · Garry Tan's (YC CEO) exact Claude Code setup, packaged as slash commands. Call up roles like CEO, Designer, Eng Manager, QA, and Release Manager in sequence so a solo builder can work like a team.
tool · claudekit.io / tools / gstack
[02]
[MCP] PayPal · PayPal's official remote MCP server and open-source Agent Toolkit. Create invoices, orders, payments, refunds, subscriptions, and handle disputes from Claude Code.
tool · claudekit.io / tools / paypal
[03]
[MCP] Shopify Dev MCP · Shopify's official MCP server. Search Shopify dev docs, introspect the Admin GraphQL schema, and validate GraphQL, Liquid, and component code from Claude Code.
tool · claudekit.io / tools / shopify
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Frequently Asked Questions

frequently asked
§ 5.1
What is Plugin Dev Kit?
An Anthropic official marketplace plugin that supports the full plugin-development workflow — scaffolding, local testing, and publishing — for Claude Code plugins.
§ 5.2
Where does it run?
Claude Code.
§ 5.3
How do I install it?
In Claude Code, run `/plugin install plugin-dev`.
§ 5.4
When should I use it?
For rapidly prototyping team-only plugins, forking an existing plugin to fit your needs, or running local integration tests before publishing to a marketplace.
§ 5.5
Is it beginner-friendly?
Difficulty is labeled "advanced". It's best used after you're familiar with plugin structure and APIs.