Summary

This repository serves as an official, Anthropic-managed directory for high-quality Claude Code Plugins. It functions as a curated marketplace, enabling users to discover and integrate extensions that enhance Claude Code's capabilities. The primary benefit is providing a trusted, centralized source for plugins, while offering developers a structured platform to distribute their creations to a wider audience.

How It Works

The project organizes plugins into two distinct categories: internal plugins developed and maintained directly by Anthropic, and external plugins contributed by third-party partners and the broader community. Each plugin adheres to a defined, standardized structure. This includes a mandatory .claude-plugin directory containing plugin.json for essential metadata, and optional components such as .mcp.json for MCP server configuration, commands/ for defining slash commands, agents/ for agent definitions, and skills/ for skill definitions. This architectural standardization facilitates consistent integration, management, and discoverability within the Claude Code environment.

Quick Start & Requirements

Installation is designed to be seamless through Claude Code's native plugin system. Users can install plugins directly via the command /plugin install {plugin-name}@claude-plugin-directory or by navigating to the /plugin > Discover interface within Claude Code. Specific prerequisites, such as required software versions, hardware, or API keys for individual plugins, are not detailed in this README and are expected to be found on each plugin's respective homepage.

Highlighted Details

• Provides a curated selection of high-quality plugins specifically for Claude Code.
• Clearly distinguishes between Anthropic-developed internal plugins and community/partner external plugins.
• Enforces a standard plugin structure (.claude-plugin/plugin.json, etc.) for reliable integration and tooling.
• Offers a user-friendly discovery mechanism via the /plugin > Discover interface within Claude Code.

Maintenance & Community

The directory is actively managed and curated by Anthropic. The provided README does not detail specific core contributors, community support channels (such as Discord or Slack), or a public roadmap for future development. Information regarding the process for contributing external plugins is available, emphasizing adherence to quality and security standards for approval.

Licensing & Compatibility

Crucially, the README does not specify a license for the repository itself or for the plugins listed within. Users are strongly advised to consult each plugin's individual homepage for explicit licensing terms and compatibility notes. This is particularly important for assessing suitability for commercial use or integration within closed-source systems, as no general guidance is provided here.

Limitations & Caveats

A significant operational caveat is the explicit warning that Anthropic does not control the content, security, or functionality of third-party plugins. Users must exercise extreme due diligence and trust a plugin before installation, as Anthropic cannot verify their intended operation or guarantee they won't introduce unintended changes, security vulnerabilities, or operational issues. This places the onus of security and reliability assessment squarely on the end-user.