# 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 install any community plugin and enhance your development workflow.

- Repository: [Anthropic/claude-plugins-community](https://github.com/anthropics/claude-plugins-community)
- Tags: how-to-guide
- Published: 2026-09-05

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**Add the Claude plugins community marketplace to Claude Code by running `claude plugin marketplace add anthropics/claude-plugins-community`, then install any community plugin with `claude plugin install <plugin-name>@claude-community`.**

The **anthropics/claude-plugins-community** repository hosts a read-only mirror of the community-curated plugin index for Claude plugins. Adding this marketplace exposes dozens of third-party plugins—from token swaps to design tools—directly within your Claude Code or Claude Cowork environment.

## What Is the Claude Plugins Community Marketplace?

The community marketplace is defined by the [`.claude-plugin/marketplace.json`](https://github.com/anthropics/claude-plugins-community/blob/main/.claude-plugin/marketplace.json) file in the repository root. This JSON catalog lists every available community plugin with metadata including:

- `name` — the plugin identifier (e.g., `0x`, `10x-shopping`)
- `description` — human-readable summary
- `source` — URL to the plugin's source code
- `homepage` — link to documentation or landing page

Claude Code reads this file at registration time to populate its internal plugin index.

## Register the Community Marketplace

Use the `claude plugin marketplace add` command to register the repository as a trusted source.

```bash
claude plugin marketplace add anthropics/claude-plugins-community

```

This command:

1. Validates the repository contains a valid [`.claude-plugin/marketplace.json`](https://github.com/anthropics/claude-plugins-community/blob/main/.claude-plugin/marketplace.json)
2. Adds `anthropics/claude-plugins-community` to your local marketplace registry
3. Makes all listed plugins available for installation under the `claude-community` namespace

## Install a Community Plugin

Once registered, install any plugin by referencing its marketplace name with the `@claude-community` suffix.

```bash
claude plugin install <plugin-name>@claude-community

```

### Example: Install the 0x Token Swap Plugin

```bash
claude plugin install 0x@claude-community

```

This downloads the plugin source defined in the marketplace JSON entry and registers its slash commands (e.g., `/swap`, `/quote`) for use in Claude Code sessions.

### Example: Install the 10x Shopping Plugin

```bash
claude plugin install 10x-shopping@claude-community

```

## Common Marketplace Commands

| Command | Purpose |
|---------|---------|
| `claude plugin marketplace add anthropics/claude-plugins-community` | **Add the Claude plugins community marketplace** as a source |
| `claude plugin marketplace list` | Display all plugins available from registered marketplaces |
| `claude plugin install <name>@claude-community` | Install a specific community plugin |
| `claude plugin marketplace remove anthropics/claude-plugins-community` | Unregister the community marketplace |

## How Plugins Are Structured

Each marketplace entry references a plugin repository containing its own [`.claude-plugin/plugin.json`](https://github.com/anthropics/claude-plugins-community/blob/main/.claude-plugin/plugin.json) manifest. Example paths from the source repository:

- [`tres-finance-plugin/.claude-plugin/plugin.json`](https://github.com/anthropics/claude-plugins-community/blob/main/tres-finance-plugin/.claude-plugin/plugin.json) — financial data plugin
- [`quickdesign/.claude-plugin/plugin.json`](https://github.com/anthropics/claude-plugins-community/blob/main/quickdesign/.claude-plugin/plugin.json) — design generation plugin

These manifests define the plugin's capabilities, entry points, and required permissions. Claude Code validates these files during installation.

## Troubleshooting

### "Plugin not found in marketplace"

Verify the plugin name matches an entry in the marketplace JSON. List available plugins with:

```bash
claude plugin marketplace list

```

### "Marketplace already registered"

The marketplace can only be added once. To refresh the plugin list, run:

```bash
claude plugin marketplace remove anthropics/claude-plugins-community
claude plugin marketplace add anthropics/claude-plugins-community

```

## Summary

- **Add the Claude plugins community marketplace** with `claude plugin marketplace add anthropics/claude-plugins-community`
- The marketplace catalog lives at [`.claude-plugin/marketplace.json`](https://github.com/anthropics/claude-plugins-community/blob/main/.claude-plugin/marketplace.json) in the repository
- Install plugins using the `@claude-community` namespace: `claude plugin install <name>@claude-community`
- Plugin sources are fetched from URLs defined in the marketplace JSON entries
- Remove or re-add the marketplace to refresh the available plugin list

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What plugins are available in the community marketplace?

The marketplace includes plugins for cryptocurrency trading (0x), shopping automation (10x-shopping), financial analysis (tres-finance), design generation (quickdesign), and more. Run `claude plugin marketplace list` after adding the source to see the complete, up-to-date catalog.

### Can I use multiple marketplace sources simultaneously?

Yes. Claude Code supports multiple registered marketplaces. Each plugin installation command uses the `@source` suffix to distinguish which marketplace to query. The community plugins use `@claude-community` by convention.

### Is the community marketplace officially maintained by Anthropic?

The repository is hosted under the `anthropics` organization but is explicitly documented as a **read-only mirror** of community-curated plugins. Anthropic does not guarantee support or security auditing for individual community plugins. Review each plugin's source URL before installation.

### How do I contribute my own plugin to the marketplace?

Submit a pull request to `anthropics/claude-plugins-community` adding your plugin entry to [`.claude-plugin/marketplace.json`](https://github.com/anthropics/claude-plugins-community/blob/main/.claude-plugin/marketplace.json). Your plugin repository must include a valid [`.claude-plugin/plugin.json`](https://github.com/anthropics/claude-plugins-community/blob/main/.claude-plugin/plugin.json) manifest following the structure shown in existing entries like `tres-finance-plugin` and `quickdesign`.