Where to Find Example Claude Plugins in the Claude Plugins Community Repository

The anthropics/claude-plugins-community repository hosts four ready-to-use example plugins—testdino, quickdesign, eli5, and tres-finance-plugin—each located in top-level directories with complete .claude-plugin/ bundles containing manifest files.

The Claude Plugins Community repository serves as the official reference collection for developers learning to build Claude plugins. These working examples demonstrate proper project structure, manifest configuration, and skill implementation patterns. Each example lives in its own directory at the repository root and includes everything needed to run the plugin locally or prepare it for the Claude marketplace.

Available Example Claude Plugins

The repository contains four distinct example plugins, each targeting different use cases and complexity levels.

testdino

testdino is a foundational demonstration plugin that tracks test runs, releases, sessions, and health checks. Located at testdino/, this example showcases basic plugin architecture with minimal dependencies.

• Manifest: [.claude-plugin/plugin.json](https://github.com/anthropics/claude-plugins-community/blob/main/testdino/.claude-plugin/plugin.json)
• Marketplace Metadata: [.claude-plugin/marketplace.json](https://github.com/anthropics/claude-plugins-community/blob/main/testdino/.claude-plugin/marketplace.json)

quickdesign

quickdesign presents a richer workflow implementation for video design tasks. Found at quickdesign/, this example includes model pipelines, reference assets, and custom iconography.

• Manifest: [.claude-plugin/plugin.json](https://github.com/anthropics/claude-plugins-community/blob/main/quickdesign/.claude-plugin/plugin.json)
• Marketplace Metadata: [.claude-plugin/marketplace.json](https://github.com/anthropics/claude-plugins-community/blob/main/quickdesign/.claude-plugin/marketplace.json)
• Assets: .claude-plugin/icon.svg

eli5

eli5 (Explain-Like-I'm-5) provides concise explanations of any topic. This example at eli5/ demonstrates content generation skills with a streamlined configuration.

• Manifest: [.claude-plugin/plugin.json](https://github.com/anthropics/claude-plugins-community/blob/main/eli5/.claude-plugin/plugin.json)
• Note: Uses default marketplace metadata rather than a custom marketplace.json

tres-finance-plugin

tres-finance-plugin illustrates finance-specific capabilities including wallet uploads and transaction-header validation. Located at tres-finance-plugin/, this example shows how to handle sensitive data operations within Claude plugins.

• Manifest: [.claude-plugin/plugin.json](https://github.com/anthropics/claude-plugins-community/blob/main/tres-finance-plugin/.claude-plugin/plugin.json)
• Marketplace Metadata: [.claude-plugin/marketplace.json](https://github.com/anthropics/claude-plugins-community/blob/main/tres-finance-plugin/.claude-plugin/marketplace.json)

How to Load and Run Example Plugins Locally

You can install any example plugin using the Claude CLI. Each plugin resides in a .claude-plugin/ subdirectory within its respective folder.

First, clone the repository and navigate to the cloned directory:

git clone https://github.com/anthropics/claude-plugins-community.git
cd claude-plugins-community

Install the Claude CLI if you haven't already:

npm i -g @anthropic/claude-cli

Load the desired example plugin by pointing to its .claude-plugin directory:

claude plugins add ./testdino/.claude-plugin

Replace testdino with quickdesign, eli5, or tres-finance-plugin to load different examples.

After installation, invoke the plugin's skills directly in Claude:

User: "Create a new test run for my project 'my-app'."
Claude: (executes the testdino skill and returns the run ID)

Understanding Plugin Structure and Manifest Files

Every example Claude plugin follows a consistent directory structure centered on the .claude-plugin/ folder. This directory contains the plugin manifest (plugin.json), which defines the plugin's capabilities, entry points, and required permissions.

The marketplace manifest (marketplace.json) contains metadata required for publishing to the Claude marketplace, including descriptions, version information, and author details. The quickdesign and testdino examples include custom icons (icon.svg) within this directory, while eli5 relies on default marketplace metadata.

Examining these files reveals the standard conventions for:

• Skill definitions in plugin.json
• Permission declarations for file system or network access
• Metadata formatting for marketplace publication

Summary

• The anthropics/claude-plugins-community repository provides four working example plugins: testdino, quickdesign, eli5, and tres-finance-plugin.
• Each example resides in a top-level directory containing a complete .claude-plugin/ bundle.
• The plugin.json manifest defines core functionality, while marketplace.json handles publication metadata.
• Install examples locally using claude plugins add ./<plugin-name>/.claude-plugin.
• These examples demonstrate varying complexity levels from simple content generation (eli5) to complex workflow automation (quickdesign).

Frequently Asked Questions

Where are the example Claude plugins located in the repository?

The example Claude plugins reside in four top-level directories: testdino/, quickdesign/, eli5/, and tres-finance-plugin/. Each directory contains a .claude-plugin/ subfolder with the complete plugin bundle including manifests and assets.

How do I install an example plugin locally?

Clone the repository, then use the Claude CLI command claude plugins add ./<directory-name>/.claude-plugin. For example, run claude plugins add ./testdino/.claude-plugin to install the testdino example. Ensure you have the Claude CLI installed via npm i -g @anthropic/claude-cli.

What files are required for a Claude plugin to function?

Every Claude plugin requires a .claude-plugin/plugin.json manifest file that defines skills, entry points, and permissions. For marketplace publication, a .claude-plugin/marketplace.json file is also necessary to provide metadata such as description, version, and author information.

Can I modify and publish these example plugins to the Claude marketplace?

Yes, you can fork the repository and modify the example plugins for your own use. To publish to the marketplace, update the marketplace.json with your own metadata, ensure compliance with Claude's plugin guidelines, and submit through the official Claude publishing workflow.

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