implement-plugin

name	implement-plugin
description	Package and distribute Claude Code plugins with schema-safe manifests, canonical layout, component wiring, and release-ready validation.

Implement Plugin

Implement plugin-level packaging, manifest wiring, structure checks, runtime load checks, and distribution guidance.

Workflow

1. Define plugin metadata and distribution scope.
2. Update .claude-plugin/plugin.json and component path mappings.
3. Validate manifest and directory structure.
4. Verify runtime load with --plugin-dir and optional install flow.
5. Run CI-parity smoke tests before distribution.

Progressive Disclosure

• Manifest schema and field rules: references/manifest-schema.md

• Directory conventions and anti-patterns: references/directory-structure.md

• Test strategy across local/CI: references/testing-strategies.md

• Distribution checklist and channels: references/plugin-distribution.md

• Scope and install context guidance: references/plugin-scopes.md

• Manifest validator: scripts/validate-manifest.sh

• Layout validator: scripts/check-structure.sh

• Runtime load check: scripts/test-plugin-load.sh

• Minimal manifest template: assets/templates/minimal-plugin.json

• Complete manifest template: assets/templates/complete-plugin.json

• Manifest with components template: assets/templates/plugin-with-components.json

Multi-Platform Support

A plugin directory can target multiple AI coding assistant platforms simultaneously. Add platform-specific manifest subdirectories alongside .claude-plugin/:

Platform	Manifest Dir	Required Fields	Platform Skill
Claude Code	.claude-plugin/	name, version, description	(this skill)
Cursor	.cursor-plugin/	name	../implement-cursor-plugin/SKILL.md
Codex	.codex-plugin/	name, version, description	../implement-codex-plugin/SKILL.md

Shared components (skills/, .mcp.json) live at the plugin root and are reused across all platforms that support them.

Validate all platforms at once:

./integration_tests/run.sh --manifest-only --verbose

Component Skills

• Hooks: ../implement-hooks/SKILL.md
• Agent Skills: ../implement-agent-skills/SKILL.md
• Sub-Agents: ../implement-sub-agents/SKILL.md
• Agent Teams: ../implement-agent-teams/SKILL.md
• Cursor plugins: ../implement-cursor-plugin/SKILL.md
• Codex plugins: ../implement-codex-plugin/SKILL.md
• Umbrella selection guide: ../implement-claude-extensions/SKILL.md

Sources

• https://code.claude.com/docs/en/plugins
• https://code.claude.com/docs/en/plugins-reference