> **Plugin Structure** — chapter 9 of 10 in [anthropics/claude-code](https://skillsdocs.com/anthropics/claude-code).
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# Plugin Structure

This skill should be used when the user asks to "create a plugin", "scaffold a plugin", "understand plugin structure", "organize plugin components", "set up plugin.json", "use ${CLAUDE_PLUGIN_ROOT}", "add commands/agents/skills/hooks", "configure auto-discovery", or needs guidance on plugin directory layout, manifest configuration, component organization, file naming conventions, or Claude Code plugin architecture best practices.

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https://raw.githubusercontent.com/anthropics/claude-code/main/plugins/plugin-dev/skills/plugin-structure/SKILL.md