anthropics/example-plugin
claude-codeOfficial# Example Plugin A comprehensive example plugin demonstrating Claude Code extension options. ## Structure ``` example-plugin/ ├── .claude-plugin/ │ └── plugin.json # Plugin metadata ├── .mcp.json # MCP server configuration ├── skills/ │ ├── example-skill/ │ │ └── SKILL.md # Model-invoked skill (contextual guidance) │ └── example-command/ │ └── SKILL.md # User-invoked skill (slash command) └── commands/ └── example-command.md
Our Verdict
Comprehensive example plugin demonstrating Claude Code extension options via full structure with plugin.json metadata, MCP config, model-invoked skills, user-invoked slash commands. Best for developers prototyping Claude plugins. Edges out basic templates by showing all key components.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is anthropics/example-plugin used for?
It serves as a complete example of a Claude Code plugin structure, including .claude-plugin/plugin.json for metadata, .mcp.json for MCP server config, skills folders with SKILL.md for model-invoked and user-invoked commands, and commands markdown.
What is example-plugin?
# Example Plugin A comprehensive example plugin demonstrating Claude Code extension options. ## Structure ``` example-plugin/ ├── .claude-plugin/ │ └── plugin.json # Plugin metadata ├── .mcp.json # MCP server configuration ├── skills/ │ ├── example-skill/ │ │ └── SKILL.md # Model-invoked skill (contextual guidance) │ └── example-command/ │ └── SKILL.md # User-invoked skill (slash command) └── commands/ └── example-command.md
How do I install example-plugin?
Visit the GitHub repository at https://github.com/anthropics/claude-plugins-official/tree/main/plugins/example-plugin for installation instructions.
What license does example-plugin use?
example-plugin uses the Proprietary license.
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Open source: source code publicly visible
Anyone can inspect exactly what this repo does on GitHub before using it. Proprietary licensed.
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Install in Claude Code:
/install example-plugin