| name | claude-code-marketplace-management |
| description | How to discover and add Claude Code plugin marketplaces. Use when: (1) user asks
about claudemarketplaces.com or similar discovery sites, (2) user wants to add a
plugin marketplace, (3) confusion between marketplace directories and actual
marketplaces, (4) user runs /plugin marketplace commands. Covers the distinction
between discovery directories and installable marketplaces.
|
| author | Claude Code |
| version | 1.0.0 |
| date | 2026-01-26T00:00:00.000Z |
Claude Code Marketplace Management
Problem
Users may confuse marketplace discovery directories (like claudemarketplaces.com) with
actual plugin marketplaces that can be added to Claude Code. The discovery site is for
browsing; the marketplaces listed on it are what you actually add.
Context / Trigger Conditions
- User asks "how do I add this marketplace?" referring to claudemarketplaces.com
- User wants to discover available Claude Code plugins
- User is looking for plugin marketplaces to install
- User runs
/plugin marketplace commands
Solution
Understanding the Hierarchy
-
Discovery Directory (e.g., claudemarketplaces.com)
- A website that catalogs available marketplaces
- You browse it, not install it
- Automatically discovers GitHub repos with
.claude-plugin/marketplace.json
-
Plugin Marketplace (e.g., anthropics/claude-code)
- A GitHub repository containing Claude Code plugins
- Added to Claude Code with a command
- Contains multiple plugins you can then install
-
Plugin
- Individual tools/skills within a marketplace
- Installed after adding the marketplace
Adding a Marketplace
/plugin marketplace add <owner>/<repo>
Examples:
/plugin marketplace add anthropics/claude-code - Official Anthropic plugins/plugin marketplace add wshobson/agents - Community agent marketplace/plugin marketplace add payloadcms/payload - Payload CMS marketplace
Listing Available Marketplaces
Browse claudemarketplaces.com to discover marketplaces by:
- Category (Development, AI, Security, etc.)
- GitHub stars (popularity)
- Plugin count
- Recently published
Managing Marketplaces
/plugin marketplace list
/plugin marketplace remove <owner>/<repo>
Verification
After adding a marketplace, you should see:
Successfully added marketplace: <marketplace-name>
Then the plugins from that marketplace become available to install.
Example
User: "How do I add claudemarketplaces.com?"
Answer: "claudemarketplaces.com is a discovery directory, not a marketplace itself.
Browse it to find marketplaces, then add them with:
/plugin marketplace add <owner>/<repo>
For example, to add the official Anthropic marketplace:
/plugin marketplace add anthropics/claude-code"
Notes
- Marketplaces must have a valid
.claude-plugin/marketplace.json file
- Only marketplaces with 5+ GitHub stars appear on claudemarketplaces.com
- The directory updates daily via automated GitHub search
- Always review marketplace code before installing (security best practice)
References
