gh-menoncello-menon-market-plugins-studio-cc/skills/claude-code-marketplace/templates/standard/docs/GUIDE.md

[Marketplace Name] - User Guide

Table of Contents

1. Installation
2. Getting Started
3. Available Plugins
4. Available Skills
5. Usage Examples
6. Configuration
7. Troubleshooting

Installation

Prerequisites

• Claude Code Pro subscription
• Git installed and configured
• Node.js 18+ (for development)

Adding the Marketplace

1. Add the marketplace to Claude Code:

   /plugin marketplace add [repository-url]
   

2. Verify installation:

   /plugin marketplace list
   

Installing Plugins

Browse available plugins:

/plugin

Install specific plugin:

/plugin install [plugin-name]@[marketplace-name]

Getting Started

First Steps

1. Install Core Plugins: Start with essential plugins for your workflow
2. Explore Skills: Test different skills to understand their capabilities
3. Configure Settings: Adjust plugin settings according to your needs
4. Read Documentation: Review individual plugin and skill documentation

Basic Workflow

# 1. List available tools
/help

# 2. Use a command from installed plugin
/[plugin-command] [options]

# 3. Use a skill directly
"Perform task using [skill-name]"

# 4. Check plugin status
/plugin info [plugin-name]

Available Plugins

[Plugin Name 1]

Description: [Detailed description]

Commands:

• [command-1]: [Description]
• [command-2]: [Description]

Examples:

/[command-1] --option value
/[command-2] input.txt

[Plugin Name 2]

Description: [Detailed description]

Commands:

• [command-1]: [Description]
• [command-2]: [Description]

Examples:

/[command-1] --option value
/[command-2] input.txt

Available Skills

[Skill Name 1]

Category: [category]

Description: [Detailed description]

When to Use: [Usage scenarios]

Examples:

"Use [skill-name] to [perform task]"
"Process this file using [skill-name]"

[Skill Name 2]

Category: [category]

Description: [Detailed description]

When to Use: [Usage scenarios]

Examples:

"Use [skill-name] to [perform task]"
"Process this file using [skill-name]"

Usage Examples

Example 1: [Task Name]

# Step 1: Install required plugin
/plugin install [plugin-name]@[marketplace-name]

# Step 2: Use the command
/[command] [options] [input]

# Step 3: Use supporting skill
"Complete the task using [skill-name]"

Example 2: [Task Name]

# Step 1: Install multiple plugins
/plugin install [plugin-1]@[marketplace-name]
/plugin install [plugin-2]@[marketplace-name]

# Step 2: Combine commands
/[command-1] [options]
/[command-2] [options]

# Step 3: Use skill for final processing
"Process results using [skill-name]"

Configuration

Plugin Settings

Most plugins support configuration through settings files or command-line options.

Configuration File Location

• Global: ~/.claude/settings.json
• Project: .claude/settings.json

Example Configuration

{
  "plugins": {
    "[plugin-name]": {
      "option1": "value1",
      "option2": "value2"
    }
  }
}

Skill Configuration

Skills can be configured through their SKILL.md files or at runtime.

Troubleshooting

Common Issues

Plugin Installation Fails

Problem: Plugin won't install or shows errors

Solution:

# Check marketplace connection
/plugin marketplace list

# Update marketplace
/plugin marketplace update [marketplace-name]

# Try alternative installation
/plugin install [plugin-name]@[marketplace-name] --force

Commands Not Available

Problem: Installed plugin commands don't appear in /help

Solution:

# Check plugin status
/plugin info [plugin-name]

# Restart Claude Code
# Exit and restart Claude Code

# Verify installation
/plugin list

Skills Not Loading

Problem: Skills don't trigger or work correctly

Solution:

# Check skill availability
/skill-list

# Test skill manually
"Test [skill-name] functionality"

# Check skill configuration
/skill-info [skill-name]

Getting Help

If you encounter issues:

1. Check Documentation: Review individual plugin/skill documentation
2. Search Issues: Look for similar issues in GitHub repository
3. Ask Community: Post questions in discussions or issues
4. Report Bugs: Create detailed issue reports with reproduction steps

Debug Mode

Enable debug mode for troubleshooting:

claude --debug
claude --verbose

Best Practices

Plugin Usage

1. Start Small: Begin with essential plugins
2. Read Documentation: Understand plugin capabilities before use
3. Test Incrementally: Test plugins with small tasks first
4. Monitor Performance: Watch for performance impacts

Skill Usage

1. Be Specific: Provide clear instructions and context
2. Use Examples: Include example inputs when asking for help
3. Iterate: Refine requests based on results
4. Provide Feedback: Report issues and suggest improvements

Workspace Management

1. Organize Projects: Use dedicated directories for different projects
2. Clean Regularly: Remove unused plugins and skills
3. Backup Configuration: Save your settings and preferences
4. Update Regularly: Keep plugins and marketplace updated

Advanced Usage

Custom Workflows

Combine multiple plugins and skills for complex workflows:

# Example: Document processing workflow
/[plugin-1] extract-text document.pdf
"Analyze extracted text using [skill-name]"
/[plugin-2] format-output --type markdown

Script Integration

Integrate with external scripts and automation:

# Example: Batch processing
for file in *.txt; do
  claude "Process $file using [skill-name]"
done

API Integration

Some plugins support API integration for external services:

{
  "plugins": {
    "[plugin-name]": {
      "api_key": "your-api-key",
      "endpoint": "https://api.example.com"
    }
  }
}

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Resources

• Official Documentation: [Link to docs]
• Community Forum: [Link to forum]
• GitHub Repository: [Link to repo]
• Video Tutorials: [Link to videos]

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