# How to Add the Claude Plugins Community Marketplace to Claude Code > Easily add the Claude plugins community marketplace to Claude Code. Follow simple commands to register the catalog and install desired plugins for enhanced functionality. - Repository: [Anthropic/claude-plugins-community](https://github.com/anthropics/claude-plugins-community) - Tags: how-to-guide - Published: 2026-09-11 --- **To add the Claude plugins community marketplace to Claude Code, run `claude plugin marketplace add anthropics/claude-plugins-community` to register the catalog, then install individual plugins using `claude plugin install @claude-community`.** The `anthropics/claude-plugins-community` repository hosts a read-only marketplace of community-contributed plugins verified by Anthropic. When you add the Claude plugins community marketplace to Claude Code, you gain access to a curated catalog of AI-driven tools that extend Claude's capabilities through slash commands. ## Understanding the Community Marketplace Architecture The marketplace definition lives in [`.claude-plugin/marketplace.json`](https://github.com/anthropics/claude-plugins-community/blob/main/.claude-plugin/marketplace.json) at the repository root. This JSON manifest contains a top-level object defining the marketplace `name` (`claude-community`), an optional `owner` field, a `renames` map for handling historic naming changes, and a `plugins` array that describes each available tool. Because the marketplace is **read-only**, you cannot push changes directly to the repository. All updates flow through Anthropic's internal review pipeline, where each plugin undergoes automated security scans before being listed. This ensures that when you add the Claude plugins community marketplace to Claude Code, you only install vetted, secure extensions. ## Step-by-Step: Adding the Marketplace to Claude Code ### Step 1: Register the Community Marketplace To expose the catalog in your local environment, use the Claude CLI to register the marketplace: ```bash claude plugin marketplace add anthropics/claude-plugins-community ``` When you execute this command, the CLI downloads the manifest from `https://github.com/anthropics/claude-plugins-community/blob/main/.claude-plugin/marketplace.json`, validates the schema, and stores the metadata locally under `~/.claude/plugins/marketplaces/claude-community`. ### Step 2: Install a Community Plugin Once registered, you can install any plugin from the catalog using its name and the `@claude-community` scope. For example, to install the QuickDesign skill: ```bash claude plugin install quickdesign@claude-community ``` The CLI clones the plugin source from the URL specified in the manifest's `url` field at the specific `sha` commit, extracts the skill definitions (typically from a [`SKILL.md`](https://github.com/anthropics/claude-plugins-community/blob/main/SKILL.md) file), and registers the skill with Claude Code. ### Step 3: Verify Your Installation Confirm that the plugin is ready for use by listing your installed plugins: ```bash claude plugin list ``` You can also search the community catalog for specific keywords before installing: ```bash claude plugin marketplace search security ``` ## How Plugin Installation Works Under the Hood When you run `claude plugin install @claude-community`, the system performs several operations to integrate the tool into your Claude Code environment. First, it references the `plugins` array in [`.claude-plugin/marketplace.json`](https://github.com/anthropics/claude-plugins-community/blob/main/.claude-plugin/marketplace.json) to locate the plugin's source repository and commit hash. The CLI then clones the repository, navigates to the specified `sha`, and parses the skill definition files. Each plugin entry in the manifest includes critical metadata: the plugin `name`, `description`, source `url`, `homepage` for documentation, and the exact `sha` for version pinning. This architecture ensures reproducible installations and prevents supply-chain attacks by locking to verified commits. ## Summary - The **Claude Plugins Community** is a read-only marketplace hosted in `anthropics/claude-plugins-community` and defined in [`.claude-plugin/marketplace.json`](https://github.com/anthropics/claude-plugins-community/blob/main/.claude-plugin/marketplace.json). - To add the Claude plugins community marketplace to Claude Code, run `claude plugin marketplace add anthropics/claude-plugins-community`. - Install specific plugins using the `@claude-community` scope: `claude plugin install @claude-community`. - The system stores marketplace metadata in `~/.claude/plugins/marketplaces/claude-community` and validates all plugins against Anthropic's security pipeline. - Plugins are cloned from their source URLs at pinned commits (`sha`) and register as slash commands in Claude Code. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### Where is the community marketplace configuration stored? The marketplace configuration lives in [`.claude-plugin/marketplace.json`](https://github.com/anthropics/claude-plugins-community/blob/main/.claude-plugin/marketplace.json) within the `anthropics/claude-plugins-community` repository. When you add the marketplace to Claude Code, the CLI downloads this file and caches it locally under `~/.claude/plugins/marketplaces/claude-community`. ### Can I submit my own plugins to the community marketplace? No, the marketplace is **read-only** to end users. All submissions must go through Anthropic's internal review pipeline, which includes automated security scans. You cannot push plugins directly to the repository; Anthropic verifies and updates the `plugins` array in [`marketplace.json`](https://github.com/anthropics/claude-plugins-community/blob/main/marketplace.json) after review. ### What happens when I install a plugin with the @claude-community scope? The CLI looks up the plugin name in the local copy of [`marketplace.json`](https://github.com/anthropics/claude-plugins-community/blob/main/marketplace.json), clones the repository from the `url` field at the specified `sha` commit, extracts the skill definitions (usually [`SKILL.md`](https://github.com/anthropics/claude-plugins-community/blob/main/SKILL.md)), and registers the commands with Claude Code. The plugin then becomes available as a slash command (e.g., `/quickdesign`) within your Claude Code sessions. ### How do I find available plugins in the community marketplace? Use the search command `claude plugin marketplace search ` to query the catalog, or examine the [`.claude-plugin/marketplace.json`](https://github.com/anthropics/claude-plugins-community/blob/main/.claude-plugin/marketplace.json) file directly in the GitHub repository to view the full `plugins` array and their descriptions.