Adds new skill to quickly generate project-specific .mcp.json files with pre-configured templates for common use cases: - Technical: Full MCP suite for software development - Prose: Writing-focused MCPs only - Minimal: Just memory essentials - Custom: User-specified MCPs Eliminates need to look up MCP configurations for each new project. Bump version to 1.3.0. 🤖 Generated with [Claude Code](https://claude.com/claude-code) Co-Authored-By: Claude <noreply@anthropic.com>
Claude Skills Marketplace
A curated marketplace of Agent Skills and plugins for Claude Code and Claude.ai, designed to extend Claude's capabilities with specialized knowledge and workflows.
What's in This Marketplace
🔧 claude-code Plugin
Complete toolkit for mastering Claude Code features.
Includes 5 specialized skills:
- claude-plugins - Create and structure plugins
- claude-commands - Build custom commands
- claude-hooks - Set up event-driven automation
- claude-subagents - Refine and troubleshoot subagents
- claude-memory - Optimize CLAUDE.md files
📚 claude-skills Plugin
Meta-skill for creating effective Agent Skills.
Comprehensive guide covering:
- Progressive disclosure architecture
- Trigger optimization techniques
- Token efficiency strategies
- Development workflows
- Templates and examples
Quick Start
For Claude Code
Install individual plugins from this marketplace:
# Install Claude Code plugin
/plugin install claude-code@local --path /path/to/Skills
# Install Claude Skills plugin
/plugin install claude-skills@local --path /path/to/Skills
Or configure the marketplace in your settings:
// ~/.claude/settings.json or .claude/settings.json
{
"plugin-marketplaces": {
"claude-skills": {
"url": "file:///path/to/Skills"
}
}
}
Then install from the marketplace:
/plugin install claude-code@claude-skills
/plugin install claude-skills@claude-skills
For Claude.ai
Each plugin can be zipped and uploaded individually:
- Zip a plugin directory (e.g.,
claude-code/) - Go to Settings > Capabilities > Upload skill
- Upload the zip file
- Enable the plugin
Available Plugins
| Plugin | Version | Skills | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| claude-code | 1.0.0 | 5 | Complete Claude Code toolkit |
| claude-skills | 1.0.0 | 1 | Skill creation meta-guide |
Plugin Details
claude-code
Best for: Claude Code users who want to master plugins, commands, hooks, subagents, and memory management.
Skills included:
claude-plugins- Plugin developmentclaude-commands- Custom command creationclaude-hooks- Event-driven automationclaude-subagents- Subagent optimizationclaude-memory- Memory file management
Installation:
/plugin install claude-code@claude-skills
claude-skills
Best for: Anyone creating Agent Skills for Claude Code or Claude.ai.
What it teaches:
- How to structure skills effectively
- Writing descriptions that trigger correctly
- Optimizing for token efficiency
- Progressive disclosure patterns
- Testing and validation
Installation:
/plugin install claude-skills@claude-skills
How This Marketplace Works
Marketplace Structure
claude-skills-marketplace/
├── .claude-plugin/
│ └── marketplace.json # Marketplace manifest
├── claude-code/ # Plugin 1
│ ├── .claude-plugin/
│ │ └── plugin.json
│ ├── skills/ # 5 Claude Code skills
│ └── README.md
├── claude-skills-plugin/ # Plugin 2
│ ├── .claude-plugin/
│ │ └── plugin.json
│ ├── skills/ # Skill creation guide
│ └── README.md
├── README.md # This file
├── CONTRIBUTING.md # How to add plugins/skills
└── TESTING.md # Validation guide
Plugin Installation Flow
- Marketplace Configuration - Add marketplace to settings
- Discovery - Claude Code reads marketplace.json
- Installation -
/plugin install [plugin-name]@[marketplace-name] - Activation - Skills load automatically based on context
Usage Examples
Working with Claude Code Features
# Plugin development
"Help me create a plugin for my team"
→ claude-plugins skill activates
# Custom commands
"I want to create a slash command for code review"
→ claude-commands skill activates
# Setting up automation
"How do I run tests automatically after file edits?"
→ claude-hooks skill activates
# Subagent issues
"My security analyzer subagent isn't triggering"
→ claude-subagents skill activates
# Memory optimization
"My CLAUDE.md file is too long and wastes tokens"
→ claude-memory skill activates
Creating New Skills
"I want to create a skill for React testing"
→ claude-skills skill activates
→ Guides you through templates and best practices
Team Setup
Share this marketplace with your team:
Option 1: Git Repository (Recommended)
# Team members clone the repo
git clone https://your-repo/claude-skills-marketplace.git
# Add to Claude Code settings
# .claude/settings.json (committed to repo)
{
"plugin-marketplaces": {
"team-skills": {
"url": "file:///path/to/claude-skills-marketplace"
}
},
"plugins": [
"claude-code@team-skills",
"claude-skills@team-skills"
]
}
Benefits:
- Version control for skills
- Team consistency
- Easy updates via
git pull
Option 2: Network Share
{
"plugin-marketplaces": {
"team-skills": {
"url": "file://network-share/claude-skills"
}
}
}
Option 3: Individual Installation
Team members install plugins locally:
/plugin install /local/path/to/claude-code@local
/plugin install /local/path/to/claude-skills@local
Best Practices
For Plugin Users
- Start with claude-skills if you're creating skills
- Install claude-code if you use Claude Code regularly
- Keep plugins updated - Check for new versions
- Test in local settings before team-wide deployment
For Skill Creators
- Follow CONTRIBUTING.md guidelines
- Test skills thoroughly (see TESTING.md)
- Use progressive disclosure (keep main content lean)
- Include concrete examples
- Write specific trigger descriptions
For Teams
- Share marketplace via git for version control
- Document custom workflows in team CLAUDE.md
- Create team-specific plugins for your stack
- Regular reviews of skill effectiveness
Customization
Adding Your Own Plugins
- Create plugin directory with structure:
your-plugin/
├── .claude-plugin/
│ └── plugin.json
├── skills/
│ └── your-skill/
│ └── SKILL.md
└── README.md
- Update marketplace.json:
{
"plugins": [
{
"name": "your-plugin",
"source": "./your-plugin",
"description": "Your plugin description"
}
]
}
- See CONTRIBUTING.md for detailed guidelines
Creating Custom Skills
Use the claude-skills plugin to guide you:
"Help me create a skill for [your domain]"
Troubleshooting
Plugins Not Installing
Check marketplace configuration:
# Verify marketplace.json exists
cat .claude-plugin/marketplace.json
# Check file paths are correct
ls claude-code/.claude-plugin/plugin.json
ls claude-skills-plugin/.claude-plugin/plugin.json
Skills Not Triggering
Verify installation:
/plugin list
# Should show: claude-code, claude-skills
Check descriptions: Skills may not match your use case
- Read plugin READMEs for trigger scenarios
- Try explicit skill references in prompts
Updates Not Applying
Reload plugins:
# Restart Claude Code session
# Or reinstall plugin
/plugin uninstall claude-code
/plugin install claude-code@claude-skills
Contributing
We welcome contributions! See CONTRIBUTING.md for:
- Adding new skills
- Improving existing skills
- Creating new plugins
- Documentation improvements
- Bug reports
Resources
Official Documentation
Community
Version History
1.0.0 (Initial Release)
- claude-code plugin (5 skills)
- claude-skills plugin (meta-skill)
- Marketplace infrastructure
- Documentation and guides
License
Individual plugins may have their own licenses. Check each plugin directory for details.
Get Started: Install the plugins, explore the skills, and level up your Claude Code workflow!