# plugin-author

Creates, updates, and releases plugin scaffolds for the holocron marketplace.

## What it does

Manages both manifests (`plugin.json` for Copilot CLI and `.claude-plugin/plugin.json` for Claude Code) in one pass. Three operations: create a new plugin scaffold with placeholder manifests and skeleton dirs; update configuration fields (shared fields updated in both manifests simultaneously); release a version with HITL gate before tagging.

Out of scope: plugin content (skills, agents, hooks, MCP servers inside those dirs) and `marketplace.json` entries.

## Before you start

Have ready: the plugin name (kebab-case) and the repo root path.

## Usage

```
/plugin-author
```

**Manual scaffold (human workflow):**
```bash
bash scripts/new-plugin.sh <plugin-name> <repo-root>

# Examples:
bash scripts/new-plugin.sh my-tools /root/ai-development
bash scripts/new-plugin.sh data-tools .
```

## Files

| File | Purpose |
|------|---------|
| `SKILL.md` | Skill instructions for agents |
| `scripts/new-plugin.sh` | Scaffolds both manifests and skeleton dirs for a new plugin |
| `references/manifest-fields.md` | All optional fields for both manifests beyond the scaffolded defaults |
| `references/sources.md` | Research provenance — sources that informed this skill |
| `scripts/README.md` | Directory meta-documentation for scripts/ |
| `references/README.md` | Directory meta-documentation for references/ |
| `tests/README.md` | Test dependency instructions and run command |