# Implement Plugin > Package and distribute Claude Code plugins with schema-safe manifests, canonical layout, component wiring, and release-ready validation. Use when this capability is needed. - Skill: `tomevault-io/implement-plugin-3` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 2 files) - Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add tomevault-io/implement-plugin-3` - Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/tomevault-io/implement-plugin-3/raw - Safety review: pending - Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex - Category: Web & Frontend - Author: tomevault-io (https://skillmd.com/u/tomevault-io) - Updated: 2026-09-17 - Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/tomevault-io/implement-plugin-3 --- # Implement Plugin Implement plugin-level packaging, manifest wiring, structure checks, runtime load checks, and distribution guidance. ## Workflow 1. Define plugin metadata and distribution scope. 2. Update `.claude-plugin/plugin.json` and component path mappings. 3. Validate manifest and directory structure. 4. Verify runtime load with `--plugin-dir` and optional install flow. 5. Run CI-parity smoke tests before distribution. ## Progressive Disclosure - Manifest schema and field rules: `references/manifest-schema.md` - Directory conventions and anti-patterns: `references/directory-structure.md` - Test strategy across local/CI: `references/testing-strategies.md` - Distribution checklist and channels: `references/plugin-distribution.md` - Scope and install context guidance: `references/plugin-scopes.md` - Manifest validator: `scripts/validate-manifest.sh` - Layout validator: `scripts/check-structure.sh` - Runtime load check: `scripts/test-plugin-load.sh` - Minimal manifest template: `assets/templates/minimal-plugin.json` - Complete manifest template: `assets/templates/complete-plugin.json` - Manifest with components template: `assets/templates/plugin-with-components.json` ## Component Skills - Hooks: `../implement-hooks/SKILL.md` - Agent Skills: `../implement-agent-skills/SKILL.md` - Sub-Agents: `../implement-sub-agents/SKILL.md` - Agent Teams: `../implement-agent-teams/SKILL.md` - Umbrella selection guide: `../implement-claude-extensions/SKILL.md` ## Sources - https://code.claude.com/docs/en/plugins - https://code.claude.com/docs/en/plugins-reference --- > Converted and distributed by [TomeVault](https://tomevault.io/claim/yu-iskw) — claim your Tome and manage your conversions.