The largest open-source marketplace for Claude Code plugins and agent skills. 347 plugins, 1,900+ skills, 69 community contributions — validated, graded, and ready to install.
pnpm add -g @intentsolutionsio/ccpi # Install the CLI
ccpi install devops-automation-pack # Install any pluginOr use Claude's built-in command:
/plugin marketplace add jeremylongshore/claude-code-pluginsBrowse the marketplace | Explore plugins | Download bundles
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Anthropic shipped several features since plugins launched in October 2025 that change how developers extend Claude Code:
- Agent Skills (
SKILL.md) replaced static plugins as the primary extension point. Skills auto-activate based on conversation context — no slash commands needed. This repo now contains 1,900+ validated skills across 22 categories. ${CLAUDE_SKILL_DIR}is the official path variable for referencing files within a skill directory. It replaced the deprecated{baseDir}syntax. All 1,900+ skills in this repo use the current variable.- Progressive Disclosure Architecture (PDA) keeps skill files concise (target: 150 lines) and offloads detailed references to a
references/subdirectory. Our 100-point grading rubric enforces this. - Tool permissions (
allowed-toolsfrontmatter) give each skill fine-grained access control. Scoped patterns likeBash(git:*)limit what system commands a skill can run. - New frontmatter fields:
context: fork(run in subagent),agent(subagent type),user-invocable(hide from slash menu),argument-hint(autocomplete),hooks(lifecycle events), andcompatibility(AgentSkills.io standard for environment requirements). - Claude 4.5/4.6 model family — Opus 4.6, Sonnet 4.6, Haiku 4.5 are the current models. Skills can specify
model: sonnetormodel: opusin frontmatter.
This README reflects the current state of the ecosystem as of March 2026.
Option 1: CLI (Recommended)
pnpm add -g @intentsolutionsio/ccpi
ccpi search devops # Find plugins by keyword
ccpi install devops-automation-pack
ccpi list --installed # See what's installed
ccpi update # Pull latest versionsOption 2: Claude Built-in Commands
/plugin marketplace add jeremylongshore/claude-code-plugins
/plugin install devops-automation-pack@claude-code-plugins-plusAlready using an older install? Run
/plugin marketplace remove claude-code-pluginsand re-add with the command above to switch to the new slug.
Browse the catalog: Visit claudecodeplugins.io or explore plugins/
Agent Skills are instruction files (SKILL.md) that teach Claude Code when and how to perform specific tasks. Unlike commands that require explicit /slash triggers, skills activate automatically when Claude detects relevant conversation context.
1. INSTALL /plugin install ansible-playbook-creator@claude-code-plugins-plus
2. STARTUP Claude reads SKILL.md frontmatter → learns trigger phrases
3. ACTIVATE You say "create an ansible playbook for Apache"
4. EXECUTE Claude matches trigger → reads full skill → follows instructions
---
name: ansible-playbook-creator
description: |
Generate production-ready Ansible playbooks. Use when automating server
configuration or deployments. Trigger with "ansible playbook" or
"create playbook for [task]".
allowed-tools: Read, Write, Bash(ansible:*), Glob
version: 2.0.0
author: Jeremy Longshore <jeremy@intentsolutions.io>
license: MIT
---
# Ansible Playbook Creator
## Overview
Generates idempotent Ansible playbooks following infrastructure-as-code best practices.
## Instructions
1. Gather target host details and desired state
2. Select appropriate Ansible modules
3. Generate playbook with proper variable templating
4. Validate syntax with `ansible-lint`
## Output
- Complete playbook YAML ready for `ansible-playbook` execution| Metric | Count |
|---|---|
| Total skills | 1,900+ |
| Plugin categories | 22 |
| Community contributions | 69 plugins |
| Average skill grade | B (87/100) |
| Production ready (A+B) | 80%+ |
Markdown files that guide Claude's behavior through structured instructions, skills, commands, and agents. No external code — everything runs through Claude's built-in capabilities.
TypeScript applications that run as separate Node.js processes. Claude communicates with them through the Model Context Protocol. Currently 7 MCP plugins providing 21 tools.
Pre-built skill collections for specific platforms — Deepgram, LangChain, Linear, Gamma, and 20+ others. Each pack includes install/auth, core workflows, debugging, deployment, and advanced pattern skills.
Every skill in this marketplace is automatically graded on a 100-point scale across five dimensions:
| Dimension | Weight | What It Measures |
|---|---|---|
| Progressive Disclosure | 30 pts | File length, references/ usage, navigation |
| Ease of Use | 25 pts | Metadata quality, discoverability, workflow clarity |
| Utility | 20 pts | Problem solving, flexibility, error handling, examples |
| Spec Compliance | 15 pts | Frontmatter validity, naming, description quality |
| Writing Style | 10 pts | Imperative voice, objectivity, conciseness |
Grades: A (90-100), B (80-89), C (70-79), D (60-69), F (<60)
Run the validator yourself:
python3 scripts/validate-skills-schema.py --skills-only # Grade all skills
python3 scripts/validate-skills-schema.py --verbose --skills-only # Detailed breakdowns
python3 scripts/validate-skills-schema.py --show-low-grades # Find D+F skills| Template | Includes | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| minimal-plugin | plugin.json + README | Simple utilities |
| command-plugin | Slash commands | Custom workflows |
| agent-plugin | Specialized AI agent | Domain expertise |
| full-plugin | Commands + agents + hooks + skills | Complex automation |
All templates live in templates/.
- Copy a template:
cp -r templates/command-plugin my-plugin - Edit
.claude-plugin/plugin.jsonwith your metadata - Add your skill to
skills/my-skill/SKILL.md - Validate:
ccpi validate ./my-plugin - Submit a pull request
---
# Required
name: my-skill-name # kebab-case, matches folder name
description: | # Include "Use when..." and "Trigger with..."
Describe what this skill does. Use when building X.
Trigger with "build X" or "create X workflow".
allowed-tools: Read, Write, Bash(npm:*) # Comma-separated, scoped Bash recommended
version: 1.0.0 # Semver
author: Your Name <you@example.com>
license: MIT
# Optional
model: sonnet # Model override (sonnet, haiku, opus)
context: fork # Run in subagent
agent: Explore # Subagent type
user-invocable: false # Hide from / menu
argument-hint: "<file-path>" # Autocomplete hint
hooks: {} # Lifecycle hooks
compatibility: "Node.js >= 18" # Environment requirements
compatible-with: claude-code, cursor # Platform compatibility
tags: [devops, ci] # Discovery tags
---Path variable: Use ${CLAUDE_SKILL_DIR} to reference files relative to the skill directory.
Production agent workflow patterns with empirical verification — guides, diagrams, and working examples.
Start Here (5 min) | Architecture Map | System Summary
|
Guides (90+ pages) |
Interactive Tutorials Reference Implementation |
Community contributors make this marketplace better. Newest first.
- @mjaskolski (Michal Jaskolski) — Added 25 externally-synced agent skills from wondelai/skills covering product strategy, UX design, marketing/CRO, sales/influence, and growth frameworks. (#303)
- @clowreed (B12.io) — Created b12-claude-plugin, an official B12.io plugin with a website-generator skill that takes users from idea to production-ready website draft in one conversation. (#307)
- @duskfallcrew (Duskfall Crew) — Reported PHP webshell payloads in penetration-tester plugin README that triggered AV false positives. Drove a complete v2.0.0 rebuild with real Python security scanners. (#300)
- @rowanbrooks100 (Rowan Brooks) — Created brand-strategy-framework, a 7-part brand strategy methodology used by top agencies with Fortune 500 clients. (#292)
- @RichardHightower (Rick Hightower) — Creator of SkillzWave (44,000+ agentic skills). His quality reviews exposed validation gaps and drove 4,300+ lines of fixes plus new validator checks. Author of the Claude Code Skills Deep Dive series. (#293, #294, #295)
- @TomLucidor (Tom) — His question about paid API requirements sparked the "Make All Plugins Free" initiative (v4.1.0) and drove 2,400+ lines of constraint documentation across 6 plugins. (#148)
- @alexfazio (Alex Fazio) — Production agent workflow patterns and validation techniques that inspired the Learning Lab system (v4.0.0).
- @lukeslp (Lucas Steuber) — Created geepers-agents with 51 specialized agents for development, deployment, quality audits, research, and game development. (#159)
- @BayramAnnakov (Bayram Annakov) — Created claude-reflect, a self-learning system that captures corrections and syncs them to CLAUDE.md. (#241)
- @jleonelion (James Leone) — Fixed bash variable scoping bug in Learning Lab scripts and improved markdown formatting. (#239)
- @CharlesWiltgen (Charles Wiltgen) — Created Axiom, iOS development plugin with 13 production-ready skills for Swift/Xcode. (#121)
- @aledlie (Alyshia Ledlie) — Fixed 7 critical JSON syntax errors and added production CI/CD patterns. (#117)
- @JackReis (Jack Reis) — Contributed neurodivergent-visual-org plugin with ADHD-friendly Mermaid diagrams. (#106)
- @terrylica (Terry Li) — Built prettier-markdown-hook with zero-config markdown formatting. (#101)
- @beepsoft — Quality feedback on skill implementations that drove ecosystem-wide improvements. (#134)
- @clickmediapropy — Reported mobile horizontal scrolling bug. (#120)
Want to contribute? See CONTRIBUTING.md or reach out to jeremy@intentsolutions.io
- Claude Skills Deep Dive — Lee-Han Chung's definitive technical analysis
- Skills Deep Dive Series — Rick Hightower's architecture-focused analysis
- SkillzWave — Universal skill installer supporting 14+ coding agents
- Claude Developers Discord — 40,000+ members
- GitHub Discussions — Ideas, Q&A, show and tell
- Issue Tracker — Bugs and feature requests
- Awesome Claude Code — Curated resource list
- AgentSkills.io — Open standard for skill compatibility fields
- Numman Ali's Skills — Externally-synced community skills
Documentation & Playbooks (click to expand)
| Document | Purpose |
|---|---|
| User Security Guide | How to safely evaluate and install plugins |
| Code of Conduct | Community standards |
| Security Policy | Threat model, vulnerability reporting |
| Changelog | Release history |
Production Playbooks (11 guides, ~53,500 words):
Not on GitHub Marketplace. Claude Code plugins use a separate ecosystem with JSON-based catalogs hosted in Git repositories. This repository is a Claude Code plugin marketplace.
Free and open-source. All plugins are MIT-licensed. No monetization mechanism exists for Claude Code plugins. See Monetization Alternatives for external revenue strategies.
Production status. Claude Code plugins launched in public beta (October 2025) and are now a stable part of the Claude Code workflow. This marketplace tracks all specification changes.
MIT License — See LICENSE for details.
- Anthropic — For Claude Code and the plugin/skills system
- Richard Hightower — Co-founder of SkillzWave; his quality reviews shaped our grading rubric
- Lee-Han Chung — Definitive Claude Skills Deep Dive technical analysis
- Community Contributors — Everyone who builds, reviews, and improves the ecosystem
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Version: 4.17.0 | Last Updated: March 2026 | Skills: 1,900+ | Plugins: 347