Claude Code Plugins extend Claude with specialized workflows for specific domains. Unlike MCP Servers (which provide individual API integrations), Plugins orchestrate complete production pipelines with specialized skills, quality gates, and state management.
Plugins are not simple tools — they are complete workflow systems with 20-30+ skills working together like a specialized team.
Every plugin follows the Compound Agent Pattern:
Core components:
| Plugin | Description | Skills | MCP Tools | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VidCraft | AI video production with HeyGen and Synthesia | 32 | 29 | v0.1.0-dev |
Each plugin has a routing table in its CLAUDE.md. When you say "New project", the correct skill is automatically loaded.
Projects follow defined status progressions. The next-step skill analyzes the current status and recommends the next action.
Before critical transitions (e.g., before video generation), automated checks run. Missing content or quality issues block progress.
Creative work (script, storyboard) is platform-independent. Formatting for the target platform happens only in the final step.
Developed by Markus Michalski