Plugin Settings (Grade A)Security-tested data-ai skill for Claude AI. Grade A. This skill should be used when the user asks about "plugin settings", "store plugin configuration", "user-configurable plugin", ".local.md files",

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Reviewed by Daniel Nikulshyn·Updated July 2026

Overview

This skill is used to document and read user-configurable plugin settings for Claude AI. It supports storing plugin-specific configuration with YAML frontmatter and markdown content in .claude/plugin-name.local.md files within the project directory. The skill is useful when the user asks about plugin settings, storing plugin configuration, user-configurable plugins, .local.md files, or wants to make plugin behavior configurable. The skill documents the .claude/plugin-name.local.md pattern, which uses YAML frontmatter for structured configuration and markdown content for prompts or additional context. It is user-managed and not version-controlled. The skill provides an example template for the .local.md file and guidance on how to read settings from hooks, commands, and agents. This skill is part of the Yoink project by theogbrand.

Key features

YAML frontmatter parsing
Markdown content support
Per-project plugin settings
User-configurable plugins

Pricing

Model: Free
Category: Skills
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Use cases

Configuring Plugin Behavior

Use .claude/plugin-name.local.md files to store configuration settings and adapt plugin behavior accordingly.

Reading Settings from Hooks

Use Bash scripts to read and parse .claude/plugin-name.local.md files for plugin configuration.

Pros & Cons

Pros

Enables per-project plugin configuration
Stores configuration in a structured YAML frontmatter format
Allows for additional context in markdown content

Cons

Requires user management of configuration files
Files should be ignored in git (.gitignore)

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Q&A

Can I customize plugin behavior without modifying code?

Yes. By editing the `.claude/<plugin>.local.md` file you can change flags, thresholds, lists, and other parameters that the plugin reads at runtime. This makes the plugin user‑configurable per project without needing code changes.

Asked by Yosef Mizrahi · Sep 9, 2025

What format does the plugin settings file use and how is it parsed?

The file uses YAML frontmatter followed by markdown content. Claude’s skill parses the frontmatter to extract key‑value pairs (e.g., `enabled: true`, `numeric_setting: 42`) which can be read from hooks, commands, or agents using standard shell tools like `sed` or a YAML parser.

Asked by Gideon Mwangi · Aug 14, 2025

How do I store and version‑control plugin configuration for Claude AI?

Plugin settings are saved in a per‑project file named `.claude/<plugin‑name>.local.md`. The file contains YAML frontmatter for structured settings and a markdown body for extra context. It is user‑managed and should be excluded from version control (e.g., added to `.gitignore`).

Asked by Frank Müller · Jul 24, 2025

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Configuring Plugin Behavior

Reading Settings from Hooks

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