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Plugin Settings
This skill should be used when the user asks about "plugin settings", "store plugin configuration", "user-configurable plugin", ".local.md files", "plugin state files", "read YAML frontmatter", "per-project plugin settings", or wants to make plugin behavior configurable. Documents the .claude/plugin-name.local.md pattern for storing plugin-specific configuration with YAML frontmatter and markdown content.
cli-tool/components/skills/development/plugin-settings/SKILL.md
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# Plugin Settings Pattern for Claude Code Plugins
## Overview
Plugins can store user-configurable settings and state in `.claude/plugin-name.local.md` files within the project directory. This pattern uses YAML frontmatter for structured configuration and markdown content for prompts or additional context.
**Key characteristics:**
- File location: `.claude/plugin-name.local.md` in project root
- Structure: YAML frontmatter + markdown body
- Purpose: Per-project plugin configuration and state
- Usage: Read from hooks, commands, and agents
- Lifecycle: User-managed (not in git, should be in `.gitignore`)
## File Structure