| name | implement-claude-extensions |
| description | Choose and implement the right Claude extension type by comparing hooks, skills, sub-agents, agent teams, and plugin packaging patterns. |
Implement Claude Extensions
Use this umbrella skill to choose the correct extension type and route implementation to the appropriate component skill.
Comparison
| Extension Type | Best For | Primary Artifacts | Component Skill |
|---|
| Hooks | Event-driven automation/guardrails | hooks/hooks.json, hook scripts | ../implement-hooks/SKILL.md |
| Agent Skills | Reusable task playbooks | skills/<name>/SKILL.md | ../implement-agent-skills/SKILL.md |
| Sub-Agents | Specialized delegated roles | agents/*.md | ../implement-sub-agents/SKILL.md |
| Agent Teams | Coordinated multi-agent execution | team config + coordination docs | ../implement-agent-teams/SKILL.md |
| Plugins | Packaging/distribution + wiring | .claude-plugin/plugin.json | ../implement-plugin/SKILL.md |
Workflow
- Identify outcome and constraints.
- Use
references/when-to-use.md to pick extension type(s).
- Hand off implementation to component skill(s).
- Apply shared lifecycle checks before verification.
Progressive Disclosure
- Extension comparison details:
references/extension-types.md
- Decision guide:
references/when-to-use.md
- Cross-component patterns:
references/cross-component-patterns.md
- Lifecycle from design to verification:
references/extension-lifecycle.md
Component Skills
../implement-hooks/SKILL.md../implement-agent-skills/SKILL.md../implement-sub-agents/SKILL.md../implement-agent-teams/SKILL.md../implement-plugin/SKILL.md
Sources
