Quick Start

Getting Started with Plugins

Learn how to install, manage, and use Claude Code plugins in your workflow.

Quick Start (2 Minutes)

Add the Universal Marketplace

This gives you access to all available plugins

/plugin marketplace add https://claudepluginhub.com/marketplaces/all.json

Browse & Install Plugins

Find plugins on this site, then install them with the CLI

/plugin install my-formatter@all

Replace my-formatter with any plugin name from our directory

Start Using It!

The plugin's commands, agents, and integrations are now available

You're all set! Check the plugin's README for usage instructions.

Installation Methods

Choose the installation method that best fits your workflow:

Universal Marketplace

Add the complete marketplace once, then install any plugin instantly

Recommended

Step 1: Add Marketplace

/plugin marketplace add https://claudepluginhub.com/marketplaces/all.json

Step 2: Install Plugin

/plugin install my-plugin@all

Benefits:

Access to all plugins
Always up-to-date
One marketplace for everything

Per-Plugin Marketplace

Install a specific plugin without adding a full marketplace

Quick Install

Step 1: Add Marketplace

/plugin marketplace add https://claudepluginhub.com/marketplaces/plugins/[plugin-name].json

Step 2: Install Plugin

/plugin install my-plugin@my-plugin

Benefits:

Fastest setup
No marketplace browsing needed
Direct installation

Category Marketplace

Add plugins from a specific category (e.g., development, productivity)

Focused

Step 1: Add Marketplace

/plugin marketplace add https://claudepluginhub.com/marketplaces/category/development.json

Step 2: Install Plugin

/plugin install my-plugin@development

Benefits:

Curated by topic
Relevant plugins only
Organized by use case

Managing Your Plugins

Use these commands to manage installed plugins:

List All Plugins

/plugin list

See all installed plugins and their status

Enable a Plugin

/plugin enable my-plugin

Activate a previously disabled plugin

Disable a Plugin

/plugin disable my-plugin

Temporarily turn off a plugin without uninstalling

Uninstall a Plugin

/plugin uninstall my-plugin@all

Completely remove a plugin (use the marketplace name after @)

Pro Tip: Context Management

Disable plugins when working on unrelated projects to keep your context clean and focused. Enable them again when you need them.

Common Issues

Plugin not found after installation

Make sure you're using the correct marketplace name after the @ symbol. For the universal marketplace, use @all. Check the plugin detail page for the exact install command.

Commands not showing up

After installing a plugin, you may need to reload Claude Code. Check if the plugin is enabled with /plugin list.

MCP servers not connecting

Some plugins require additional configuration for MCP servers (API keys, credentials, etc.). Check the plugin's README for setup instructions.

Next Steps

Now that you know how to install plugins, learn about safety and how to evaluate plugins.

Learn About Safety Browse Plugins