# claude-plugins-official | Anthropic | Knowledge Base | Instagit Official, Anthropic-managed directory of high quality Claude Code Plugins. GitHub Stars: 10.7k Repository: https://github.com/anthropics/claude-plugins-official --- ## Articles ### [Documentation Standards for Claude Plugin Marketplace Listings: A Complete Guide](/anthropics/claude-plugins-official/documentation-standards-for-claude-plugin-marketplace-listings) Master Claude plugin marketplace documentation standards. Ensure discoverability with validated plugin JSON manifest, clear descriptions, keywords, categories, and tags. - Tags: best-practices - Published: 2026-03-13 ### [How to Submit Plugins to the Claude Code Plugin Directory: External and Internal Workflows](/anthropics/claude-plugins-official/how-do-plugin-authors-submit-plugins-to-the-directory) Learn how plugin authors submit to the Claude code plugin directory. Discover external submission forms and internal PR workflows for the official repository. - Tags: how-to-guide - Published: 2026-03-13 ### [How Claude Plugins Interact with the File System: Technical Implementation Guide](/anthropics/claude-plugins-official/how-do-claude-plugins-interact-with-the-file-system) Learn how Claude plugins interact with the file system using a sandboxed Python Path API. Explore reading, writing, and packaging files securely. - Tags: how-to-guide - Published: 2026-03-13 ### [Common Performance Bottlenecks in Claude Plugin Architecture](/anthropics/claude-plugins-official/common-performance-bottlenecks-in-claude-plugin-architecture) Discover common performance bottlenecks in Claude plugin architecture, including synchronous hook execution, regex compilation, and file I/O that block the UI. Optimize your plugins now. - Tags: performance - Published: 2026-03-13 ### [Implementing Rich Interactions in Claude Plugins: Interactive Wizard Development](/anthropics/claude-plugins-official/implementing-rich-interactions-in-claude-plugins) Learn how to implement rich interactions in Claude plugins using the AskUserQuestion tool. Build dynamic, context-aware wizards for sophisticated multi-step workflows. - Tags: how-to-guide - Published: 2026-03-13 ### [Testing Frameworks for Claude Plugin Development: The Complete Four-Level Guide](/anthropics/claude-plugins-official/testing-frameworks-for-claude-plugin-development) Master Claude plugin testing with our guide to its unique validation framework. Learn Bash scripts, YAML checks, and interactive methods beyond traditional unit testing. - Tags: testing-guide - Published: 2026-03-13 ### [How to Safely Handle Sensitive Data in Claude Plugins: Defense-in-Depth Strategies](/anthropics/claude-plugins-official/how-to-safely-handle-sensitive-data-in-claude-plugins) Safely handle sensitive data in Claude plugins. Implement defense-in-depth strategies using security hooks, environment variables, and sandboxed state management for robust protection. - Tags: best-practices - Published: 2026-03-13 ### [Claude Plugin Backwards Compatibility Policy: Semantic Versioning and Migration Guidelines](/anthropics/claude-plugins-official/claude-plugin-backwards-compatibility-policy) Understand the Claude plugin backwards compatibility policy. Learn how semantic versioning ensures stability and when to expect breaking changes with migration guides. - Tags: policy - Published: 2026-03-13 ### [How Claude Plugins Handle User Preferences: File-Based Configuration Guide](/anthropics/claude-plugins-official/how-do-claude-plugins-handle-user-preferences) Discover how Claude plugins manage user preferences using file-based configuration in YAML front-matter. Learn to store and access settings for your projects efficiently. - Tags: how-to-guide - Published: 2026-03-13 ### [How Claude Plugins Handle Rate Limiting with Third-Party Services](/anthropics/claude-plugins-official/how-do-claude-plugins-handle-rate-limiting-with-third-party-services) Discover how Claude plugins manage rate limiting with third-party services using MCP error handling, exponential back-off, and default retries for seamless integration. - Tags: how-to-guide - Published: 2026-03-13 ### [Claude Plugins Authentication Patterns: 9 MCP Security Methods Explained](/anthropics/claude-plugins-official/what-authentication-patterns-are-supported-for-claude-plugins) Explore 9 Claude plugins authentication patterns supported via MCP including OAuth 2.0 and HMAC signing. Secure your plugin integrations with these official security methods. - Tags: best-practices - Published: 2026-03-13 ### [When to Use Claude Plugin Agents Over Commands: A Complete Guide](/anthropics/claude-plugins-official/when-should-claude-plugin-agents-be-used-over-commands) Learn when to use Claude plugin agents over commands for complex tasks. Discover how agents handle multi-step workflows analysis safety checks structured output for better automation. - Tags: best-practices - Published: 2026-03-13 ### [How Agent Definitions Work in Claude Plugins: The Complete Technical Guide](/anthropics/claude-plugins-official/how-do-agent-definitions-work-in-claude-plugins) Learn how agent definitions work in Claude plugins. Discover how Markdown and YAML define reusable AI agents that trigger automatically based on user requests. Get the complete technical guide. - Tags: deep-dive - Published: 2026-03-13 ### [Best Practices for Implementing Slash Commands in Claude Plugins: A Complete Guide](/anthropics/claude-plugins-official/best-practices-for-implementing-slash-commands-in-claude-plugins) Master implementing Claude plugin slash commands. Learn best practices for permissions, descriptions, and tool restrictions using YAML frontmatter for safe, discoverable command execution. - Tags: best-practices - Published: 2026-03-13 ### [How Plugin Dependencies and Version Constraints Work in Claude Code Plugins](/anthropics/claude-plugins-official/how-do-plugin-dependencies-and-version-constraints-work) Understand how Claude Code plugins manage dependencies and version constraints for seamless compatibility. Learn about semantic versioning and command-level requirements. - Tags: internals - Published: 2026-03-13 ### [Security Vetting Process for External Claude Plugins: A Complete Technical Guide](/anthropics/claude-plugins-official/what-is-the-security-vetting-process-for-external-claude-plugins) Explore the comprehensive security vetting process for external Claude plugins. Understand the three phase pipeline submission automated validation and human review for marketplace approval. - Tags: how-to-guide - Published: 2026-03-13 ### [How MCP Servers Integrate with Claude Code Plugins: A Complete Integration Guide](/anthropics/claude-plugins-official/how-do-mcp-servers-integrate-with-claude-code-plugins) Learn how MCP servers integrate with Claude Code plugins. This guide details registering MCP servers to expose JSON tools for Claude Code to discover and invoke. - Tags: how-to-guide - Published: 2026-03-13 ### [Commands, Agents, and Skills in Claude Plugins: The Three-Layer Architecture](/anthropics/claude-plugins-official/difference-between-commands-agents-and-skills-in-claude-plugins) Understand Claude plugins: commands for direct actions, agents for multi-step tasks, and skills for context-aware automation. Learn the three-layer architecture for enhanced functionality. - Tags: architecture - Published: 2026-03-13 ### [What Are the Required Fields in plugin.json for Claude Plugins?](/anthropics/claude-plugins-official/what-are-required-fields-in-plugin-json) Discover the essential fields for your plugin.json file with our guide. Learn exactly what Claude requires for successful plugin integration and development. - Tags: api-reference - Published: 2026-03-13