Plugins: Extend
Claude Code's capabilities
Install plugins from the marketplace to enrich Claude Code with new agents, design styles, security tools, and automated workflows.
Explore plugins in depth
From fundamentals to specialized plugins, each guide covers an essential aspect of the plugin ecosystem. Follow them in order or jump to what interests you.
Plugin vs MCP vs Skill
Three complementary mechanisms to extend Claude Code.
Plugins
Applications installed from a marketplace. They add internal capabilities: agents, styles, analyzers.
MCP
USB ports to the outside world. They connect Claude Code to GitHub, Slack, Gmail, databases.
Skills
Memorized recipes. Markdown instructions that teach behaviors and workflows to Claude Code.
Continue your learning journey
Plugins are just one part of the ecosystem. Discover MCPs to connect Claude Code to the outside world, and Skills to teach it your workflows.