plugin-creator

Scaffold Codex plugin directories with plugin.json and optional components.

Updated Jan 4, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/YeaChan05/Remittance --skill plugin-creator-yeachan05
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
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Skill: plugin-creator
Source: https://github.com/YeaChan05/Remittance/tree/main/.codex/skills/.system/plugin-creator
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/YeaChan05/Remittance --skill plugin-creator-yeachan05

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Create and scaffold plugin directories for Codex with a required .codex-plugin/plugin.json, optional plugin folders/files, and baseline placeholders you can edit before publishing or testing. Use when Codex needs to create a new local plugin, add optional plugin structure, or generate or update repo-root .agents/plugins/marketplace.json entries for plugin ordering and availability metadata.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Scaffolds a plugin root with the required manifest and optional components like skills, scripts, assets, or references.
  • Generates or updates a marketplace entry that points to the plugin path relative to the marketplace root.
  • Provides placeholder values for manifest fields so you can customize them after scaffold.

Quick Start

Run the scaffold script to generate a new Codex plugin skeleton and optional marketplace entry.

Frequently Asked Questions about plugin-creator

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I scaffold a Codex plugin with a plugin.json manifest?▼

To scaffold a Codex plugin, run the script to generate a standardized plugin skeleton with a required placeholder plugin.json. It populates baseline placeholders and optional folders like skills, scripts, and assets for you to edit before publishing.

What is the required file structure for a Codex plugin directory?▼

A Codex plugin directory requires a .codex-plugin/plugin.json manifest. The scaffolder generates this baseline structure alongside optional folders for skills, scripts, assets, or references to establish a consistent starting point.

Do I need Python to generate a Codex plugin skeleton?▼

Yes, you need Python installed to run the single scaffold script. The script uses Python to enforce naming conventions, populate manifest placeholders, and optionally update the repo-root marketplace.json.

How do I add a new plugin entry to a Codex marketplace.json file?▼

The scaffolder generates or updates a marketplace entry pointing to your plugin path relative to the marketplace root. This updates the repo-root .agents/plugins/marketplace.json to manage plugin ordering and availability metadata.

Can I customize the placeholder values in the generated plugin.json manifest?▼

Yes, the scaffolder provides placeholder values for manifest fields specifically so you can customize them after the directory structure is generated. This ensures a consistent starting point before testing or publishing your Codex plugin.