name: creating-plugins description: Scaffolds a new Claude Code plugin with proper structure. Use when creating a new plugin package with skills and manifests.

Creating Plugins

Create a new Claude Code plugin with the specified name and type.

Process

1. Validate Input

• Ensure name is kebab-case (lowercase, hyphens only)
• Determine type: skill-only or full plugin

2. Create Directory Structure

Full Plugin:

<name>/
├── .claude-plugin/
│   └── plugin.json
├── skills/
│   └── <name>/
│       └── SKILL.md
└── README.md

Skill Only:

<name>/
├── .claude-plugin/
│   └── plugin.json
└── skills/
    └── <name>/
        └── SKILL.md

3. Generate Files

Create plugin.json with:

• Name from input
• Placeholder description
• Version 1.0.0
• Author from git config

Create skill template following writing-skills skill patterns:

• Gerund naming convention
• Third-person description with "Use when..."
• Progressive disclosure structure

4. Output

Display:

• Created file structure
• Next steps for customization
• Installation command for testing:

claude plugin add <path-to-plugin>