claude-plugins-official

This MCP server represents Claude Code's official plugin directory and its surrounding plugin ecosystem. It functions as a catalog and gateway for discovering, reviewing, and installing plugins used with Claude Code. Users can browse internal Anthropic plugins and trusted external plugins, inspect each plugin’s metadata and README, and then install plugins directly through Claude Code's plugin system. The available capabilities primarily revolve around discovery, evaluation, and installation workflows rather than running a traditional server process. To use a plugin, open Claude Code, navigate to the plugin marketplace or Discover section, and choose a plugin from the Claude-Plugins-Official directory. Installation is typically performed with a single command or button within Claude Code, after which the plugin becomes available to enhance code assistants, completions, or related tooling.

Prerequisites:

• Access to Claude Code with plugin marketplace permissions
• Trust in plugins from official Anthropic directories or approved external sources

Steps:

1. Open Claude Code and go to the plugin marketplace or Discover area.
2. Locate the Claude Plugins Official directory (anthropics-claude-plugins-official) or use the plugin search to find the desired plugin.
3. Click Install or run the provided install instruction, which typically follows the pattern:
   • /plugin install {plugin-name}@claude-plugin-directory
4. If prompted, review the plugin's permissions and metadata before confirming installation.
5. After installation, configure any plugin-specific settings if required (often found under plugin settings or the plugin's README).
6. Use the plugin through Claude Code by invoking its commands, slash commands, or agent/skill integrations as documented by the plugin maintainers.

Tips and considerations:

• Always verify plugin trustworthiness before installation. Anthropic does not control external plugins, and there is no guarantee of behavior or security.
• Plugins are organized into internal (controllers by Anthropic) and external (community/partners) groups. Internal plugins are in the /plugins directory, external plugins in /external_plugins.
• Each plugin follows a standard structure and includes a plugin.json with metadata and optional MCP configuration (.mcp.json). Review these files to understand what permissions and capabilities the plugin requests.
• If you want to contribute or submit a new plugin, follow the submission process linked in the marketplace and ensure it meets quality and security standards.
• For developers: the marketplace and plugin system are designed for discoverability and safe installation; familiarize yourself with the plugin.json schema and the typical plugin layout (commands/, agents/, skills/ directories).
• If you encounter issues, check the plugin’s README.md for usage details, and consult the official Claude Code plugin documentation for troubleshooting and best practices.