Plugin Command Examples

Practical examples of commands designed for Claude Code plugins, demonstrating plugin-specific patterns and features.

Table of Contents

1. Simple Plugin Command
2. Script-Based Analysis
3. Template-Based Generation
4. Multi-Script Workflow
5. Configuration-Driven Deployment
6. Agent Integration
7. Skill Integration
8. Multi-Component Workflow
9. Validated Input Command
10. Environment-Aware Command

1. Simple Plugin Command

Use case: Basic command that uses plugin script

File: commands/analyze.md

---
description: Analyze code quality using plugin tools
argument-hint: [file-path]
allowed-tools: Bash(node:*), Read
---

Analyze @$1 using plugin's quality checker:

!`node ${CLAUDE_PLUGIN_ROOT}/scripts/quality-check.js $1`

Review the analysis output and provide:
1. Summary of findings
2. Priority issues to address
3. Suggested improvements
4. Code quality score interpretation

Key features:

• Uses ${CLAUDE_PLUGIN_ROOT} for portable path
• Combines file reference with script execution
• Simple single-purpose command

2. Script-Based Analysis

Use case: Run comprehensive analysis using multiple plugin scripts

File: commands/full-audit.md

---
description: Complete code audit using plugin suite
argument-hint: [directory]
allowed-tools: Bash(*)
model: sonnet
---

Running complete audit on $1:

**Security scan:**
!`bash ${CLAUDE_PLUGIN_ROOT}/scripts/security-scan.sh $1`

**Performance analysis:**
!`bash ${CLAUDE_PLUGIN_ROOT}/scripts/perf-analyze.sh $1`

**Best practices check:**
!`bash ${CLAUDE_PLUGIN_ROOT}/scripts/best-practices.sh $1`

Analyze all results and create comprehensive report including:
- Critical issues requiring immediate attention
- Performance optimization opportunities
- Security vulnerabilities and fixes
- Overall health score and recommendations

Key features:

• Multiple script executions
• Organized output sections
• Comprehensive workflow
• Clear reporting structure

3. Template-Based Generation

Use case: Generate documentation following plugin template

File: commands/gen-api-docs.md

---
description: Generate API documentation from template
argument-hint: [api-file]
---

Template structure: @${CLAUDE_PLUGIN_ROOT}/templates/api-documentation.md

API implementation: @$1

Generate complete API documentation following the template format above.

Ensure documentation includes:
- Endpoint descriptions with HTTP methods
- Request/response schemas
- Authentication requirements
- Error codes and handling
- Usage examples with curl commands
- Rate limiting information

Format output as markdown suitable for README or docs site.

Key features:

• Uses plugin template
• Combines template with source file
• Standardized output format
• Clear documentation structure

4. Multi-Script Workflow

Use case: Orchestrate build, test, and deploy workflow

File: commands/release.md

---
description: Execute complete release workflow
argument-hint: [version]
allowed-tools: Bash(*), Read
---

Executing release workflow for version $1:

**Step 1 - Pre-release validation:**
!`bash ${CLAUDE_PLUGIN_ROOT}/scripts/pre-release-check.sh $1`

**Step 2 - Build artifacts:**
!`bash ${CLAUDE_PLUGIN_ROOT}/scripts/build-release.sh $1`

**Step 3 - Run test suite:**
!`bash ${CLAUDE_PLUGIN_ROOT}/scripts/run-tests.sh`

**Step 4 - Package release:**
!`bash ${CLAUDE_PLUGIN_ROOT}/scripts/package.sh $1`

Review all step outputs and report:
1. Any failures or warnings
2. Build artifacts location
3. Test results summary
4. Next steps for deployment
5. Rollback plan if needed

Key features:

• Multi-step workflow
• Sequential script execution
• Clear step numbering
• Comprehensive reporting

5. Configuration-Driven Deployment

Use case: Deploy using environment-specific plugin configuration

File: commands/deploy.md

---
description: Deploy application to environment
argument-hint: [environment]
allowed-tools: Read, Bash(*)
---

Deployment configuration for $1: @${CLAUDE_PLUGIN_ROOT}/config/$1-deploy.json

Current git state: !`git rev-parse --short HEAD`

Build info: !`cat package.json | grep -E '(name|version)'`

Execute deployment to $1 environment using configuration above.

Deployment checklist:
1. Validate configuration settings
2. Build application for $1
3. Run pre-deployment tests
4. Deploy to target environment
5. Run smoke tests
6. Verify deployment success
7. Update deployment log

Report deployment status and any issues encountered.

Key features:

• Environment-specific configuration
• Dynamic config file loading
• Pre-deployment validation
• Structured checklist

6. Agent Integration

Use case: Command that launches plugin agent for complex task

File: commands/deep-review.md

---
description: Deep code review using plugin agent
argument-hint: [file-or-directory]
---

Initiate comprehensive code review of @$1 using the code-reviewer agent.

The agent will perform:
1. **Static analysis** - Check for code smells and anti-patterns
2. **Security audit** - Identify potential vulnerabilities
3. **Performance review** - Find optimization opportunities
4. **Best practices** - Ensure code follows standards
5. **Documentation check** - Verify adequate documentation

The agent has access to:
- Plugin's linting rules: ${CLAUDE_PLUGIN_ROOT}/config/lint-rules.json
- Security checklist: ${CLAUDE_PLUGIN_ROOT}/checklists/security.md
- Performance guidelines: ${CLAUDE_PLUGIN_ROOT}/docs/performance.md

Note: This uses the Task tool to launch the plugin's code-reviewer agent for thorough analysis.

Key features:

• Delegates to plugin agent
• Documents agent capabilities
• References plugin resources
• Clear scope definition

7. Skill Integration

Use case: Command that leverages plugin skill for specialized knowledge

File: commands/document-api.md

---
description: Document API following plugin standards
argument-hint: [api-file]
---

API source code: @$1

Generate API documentation following the plugin's API documentation standards.

Use the api-documentation-standards skill to ensure:
- **OpenAPI compliance** - Follow OpenAPI 3.0 specification
- **Consistent formatting** - Use plugin's documentation style
- **Complete coverage** - Document all endpoints and schemas
- **Example quality** - Provide realistic usage examples
- **Error documentation** - Cover all error scenarios

The skill provides:
- Standard documentation templates
- API documentation best practices
- Common patterns for this codebase
- Quality validation criteria

Generate production-ready API documentation.

Key features:

• Invokes plugin skill by name
• Documents skill purpose
• Clear expectations
• Leverages skill knowledge

8. Multi-Component Workflow

Use case: Complex workflow using agents, skills, and scripts

File: commands/complete-review.md

---
description: Comprehensive review using all plugin components
argument-hint: [file-path]
allowed-tools: Bash(node:*), Read
---

Target file: @$1

Execute comprehensive review workflow:

**Phase 1: Automated Analysis**
Run plugin analyzer: !`node ${CLAUDE_PLUGIN_ROOT}/scripts/analyze.js $1`

**Phase 2: Deep Review (Agent)**
Launch the code-quality-reviewer agent for detailed analysis.
Agent will examine:
- Code structure and organization
- Error handling patterns
- Testing coverage
- Documentation quality

**Phase 3: Standards Check (Skill)**
Use the coding-standards skill to validate:
- Naming conventions
- Code formatting
- Best practices adherence
- Framework-specific patterns

**Phase 4: Report Generation**
Template: @${CLAUDE_PLUGIN_ROOT}/templates/review-report.md

Compile all findings into comprehensive report following template.

**Phase 5: Recommendations**
Generate prioritized action items:
1. Critical issues (must fix)
2. Important improvements (should fix)
3. Nice-to-have enhancements (could fix)

Include specific file locations and suggested changes for each item.

Key features:

• Multi-phase workflow
• Combines scripts, agents, skills
• Template-based reporting
• Prioritized outputs

9. Validated Input Command

Use case: Command with input validation and error handling

File: commands/build-env.md

---
description: Build for specific environment with validation
argument-hint: [environment]
allowed-tools: Bash(*)
---

Validate environment argument: !`echo "$1" | grep -E "^(dev|staging|prod)$" && echo "VALID" || echo "INVALID"`

Check build script exists: !`test -x ${CLAUDE_PLUGIN_ROOT}/scripts/build.sh && echo "EXISTS" || echo "MISSING"`

Verify configuration available: !`test -f ${CLAUDE_PLUGIN_ROOT}/config/$1.json && echo "FOUND" || echo "NOT_FOUND"`

If all validations pass:

**Configuration:** @${CLAUDE_PLUGIN_ROOT}/config/$1.json

**Execute build:** !`bash ${CLAUDE_PLUGIN_ROOT}/scripts/build.sh $1 2>&1`

**Validation results:** !`bash ${CLAUDE_PLUGIN_ROOT}/scripts/validate-build.sh $1 2>&1`

Report build status and any issues.

If validations fail:
- Explain which validation failed
- Provide expected values/locations
- Suggest corrective actions
- Document troubleshooting steps

Key features:

• Input validation
• Resource existence checks
• Error handling
• Helpful error messages
• Graceful failure handling

10. Environment-Aware Command

Use case: Command that adapts behavior based on environment

File: commands/run-checks.md

---
description: Run environment-appropriate checks
argument-hint: [environment]
allowed-tools: Bash(*), Read
---

Environment: $1

Load environment configuration: @${CLAUDE_PLUGIN_ROOT}/config/$1-checks.json

Determine check level: !`echo "$1" | grep -E "^prod$" && echo "FULL" || echo "BASIC"`

**For production environment:**
- Full test suite: !`bash ${CLAUDE_PLUGIN_ROOT}/scripts/test-full.sh`
- Security scan: !`bash ${CLAUDE_PLUGIN_ROOT}/scripts/security-scan.sh`
- Performance audit: !`bash ${CLAUDE_PLUGIN_ROOT}/scripts/perf-check.sh`
- Compliance check: !`bash ${CLAUDE_PLUGIN_ROOT}/scripts/compliance.sh`

**For non-production environments:**
- Basic tests: !`bash ${CLAUDE_PLUGIN_ROOT}/scripts/test-basic.sh`
- Quick lint: !`bash ${CLAUDE_PLUGIN_ROOT}/scripts/lint.sh`

Analyze results based on environment requirements:

**Production:** All checks must pass with zero critical issues
**Staging:** No critical issues, warnings acceptable
**Development:** Focus on blocking issues only

Report status and recommend proceed/block decision.

Key features:

• Environment-aware logic
• Conditional execution
• Different validation levels
• Appropriate reporting per environment

Common Patterns Summary

Pattern: Plugin Script Execution

!`node ${CLAUDE_PLUGIN_ROOT}/scripts/script-name.js $1`

Use for: Running plugin-provided Node.js scripts

Pattern: Plugin Configuration Loading

@${CLAUDE_PLUGIN_ROOT}/config/config-name.json

Use for: Loading plugin configuration files

Pattern: Plugin Template Usage

@${CLAUDE_PLUGIN_ROOT}/templates/template-name.md

Use for: Using plugin templates for generation

Pattern: Agent Invocation

Launch the [agent-name] agent for [task description].

Use for: Delegating complex tasks to plugin agents

Pattern: Skill Reference

Use the [skill-name] skill to ensure [requirements].

Use for: Leveraging plugin skills for specialized knowledge

Pattern: Input Validation

Validate input: !`echo "$1" | grep -E "^pattern$" && echo "OK" || echo "ERROR"`

Use for: Validating command arguments

Pattern: Resource Validation

Check exists: !`test -f ${CLAUDE_PLUGIN_ROOT}/path/file && echo "YES" || echo "NO"`

Use for: Verifying required plugin files exist

Development Tips

Testing Plugin Commands

1. Test with plugin installed:

   cd /path/to/plugin
   claude /command-name args

1. Verify ${CLAUDEPLUGINROOT} expansion:

   # Add debug output to command
   !`echo "Plugin root: ${CLAUDE_PLUGIN_ROOT}"`

1. Test across different working directories:

   cd /tmp && claude /command-name
   cd /other/project && claude /command-name

1. Validate resource availability:

   # Check all plugin resources exist
   !`ls -la ${CLAUDE_PLUGIN_ROOT}/scripts/`
   !`ls -la ${CLAUDE_PLUGIN_ROOT}/config/`

Common Mistakes to Avoid

1. Using relative paths instead of ${CLAUDEPLUGINROOT}:

   # Wrong
   !`node ./scripts/analyze.js`

   # Correct
   !`node ${CLAUDE_PLUGIN_ROOT}/scripts/analyze.js`

1. Forgetting to allow required tools:

   # Missing allowed-tools
   !`bash script.sh`  # Will fail without Bash permission

   # Correct
   ---
   allowed-tools: Bash(*)
   ---
   !`bash ${CLAUDE_PLUGIN_ROOT}/scripts/script.sh`

1. Not validating inputs:

   # Risky - no validation
   Deploy to $1 environment

   # Better - with validation
   Validate: !`echo "$1" | grep -E "^(dev|staging|prod)$" || echo "INVALID"`
   Deploy to $1 environment (if valid)

1. Hardcoding plugin paths:

   # Wrong - breaks on different installations
   @/home/user/.claude/plugins/my-plugin/config.json

   # Correct - works everywhere
   @${CLAUDE_PLUGIN_ROOT}/config.json

For detailed plugin-specific features, see references/plugin-features-reference.md. For general command development, see main SKILL.md.