Plugin Forge

Handles the mechanical bits of creating and managing Claude Code plugins so you're not hand-editing JSON manifests or forgetting to bump versions in two places. Includes Python scripts that scaffold new plugins with proper directory structure, generate both plugin.json and marketplace.json files, and handle semantic versioning automatically. The workflows cover everything from initial setup through local testing to marketplace registration. Most useful when you're building multiple plugins or maintaining a marketplace, since it enforces consistent structure and catches the easy mistakes like version mismatches. The conventional commit guidance and reference docs are solid if you're setting up a team workflow around plugin development.

skills.sh installs: 184
GitHub stars: 33.2K
last updated: Aug 21, 2026

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Install

$ npx -y skills add davila7/claude-code-templates --skill plugin-forge --agent claude-code

Installs into .claude/skills of the current project.

Files

CC Plugin Forge

Purpose

Build and manage Claude Code plugins with correct structure, manifests, and marketplace integration. Includes workflows, automation scripts, and reference docs.

When to Use

Creating new plugins for a marketplace
Adding/modifying plugin components (commands, skills, agents, hooks)
Updating plugin versions
Working with plugin or marketplace manifests
Setting up local plugin testing
Publishing plugins

Getting Started

Create New Plugin

Use create_plugin.py to generate plugin structure:

python scripts/create_plugin.py plugin-name \
  --marketplace-root /path/to/marketplace \
  --author-name "Your Name" \
  --author-email "your.email@example.com" \
  --description "Plugin description" \
  --keywords "keyword1,keyword2" \
  --category "productivity"

This automatically:

Creates plugin directory structure
Generates plugin.json manifest
Creates README template
Updates marketplace.json

Bump Version

Use bump_version.py to update versions in both manifests:

python scripts/bump_version.py plugin-name major|minor|patch \
  --marketplace-root /path/to/marketplace

Semantic versioning:

SKILL.md on GitHub

Details

Repository: github.com/davila7/claude-code-templates
Category: Frontend Development
First seen: Jun 3, 2026