"Skills teach Claude how to perform a particular task. A real-world analogy of a Claude Skill is a recipe. Skills = reusable prompt workflows. Plugin, on the other hand, allows Claude to do something outside the model by using API / 3rd party service. A real-world analogy of a Plugin is a kitchen appliance."
"The process of plugin installation is straightforward. In Claude Code, type the following command: /manage plugins. And then choose a plugin you want to install."
Claude offers two distinct methods for extending capabilities: Skills and Plugins. Skills function as reusable prompt workflows that teach Claude how to perform specific tasks, comparable to recipes. Plugins enable Claude to access external functionality by calling APIs and third-party services, functioning as actual software tools similar to kitchen appliances. Plugins represent external tool integrations that expand Claude's reach beyond its core model. Installing plugins in Claude Code is simple: users type the /manage plugins command and select their desired plugin from the available options.
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