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TLDR

Official directory of plugins for Claude Code, Anthropic's AI coding assistant. Browse, install, or submit add-ons to extend Claude's capabilities.

Mindmap

mindmap
  root((repo))
    What it does
      Plugin marketplace
      Install extensions
      Slash commands
    Plugin types
      Internal Anthropic
      Community contributed
      Third-party partners
    How to use
      Browse discovery
      Run install command
      Submit your own
    Tech stack
      Python
      MCP servers
      Agent definitions

Things people build with this

USE CASE 1

Browse and install plugins to add new tools and capabilities to Claude Code without writing code.

USE CASE 2

Submit your own plugin to the official marketplace for other Claude Code users to discover and use.

USE CASE 3

Connect Claude Code to external services or data sources using MCP server configurations.

Tech stack

PythonMCPClaude Code

Getting it running

Difficulty · easy Time to first run · 5min
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In plain English

Claude Code Plugins Directory is the official, Anthropic-managed collection of add-ons you can install into Claude Code, Anthropic's AI coding assistant. Think of it like an app store, but for extending what Claude Code can do. There are two categories of plugins: internal ones built and maintained directly by Anthropic, and external ones contributed by third-party partners and the community. Each plugin follows a standard layout and can include slash commands, agent definitions, skill definitions, and an MCP server configuration. MCP (Model Context Protocol) is an open standard that lets AI tools connect to external services or data sources. You install a plugin by running a single command inside Claude Code, or by browsing the built-in plugin discovery interface. You would use this repository if you want to explore available plugins, install one to give Claude Code new capabilities, or submit your own plugin for inclusion in the marketplace. Anthropic reviews external submissions for quality and security before approving them. The project is written in Python and tagged under claude-code, mcp, and skills topics.

Copy-paste prompts

Prompt 1
Show me how to install a plugin into Claude Code from the official plugins directory.
Prompt 2
I want to create a custom plugin for Claude Code. What structure and files do I need to include?
Prompt 3
How do I submit my Claude Code plugin to the official Anthropic plugins marketplace for review?
Prompt 4
What is MCP and how do I use it to connect Claude Code to external services?
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