Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know about the Claude Plugins Directory, listings, and analytics.
- What does 'Copies' mean?
- Every time someone clicks the Copy button next to the install command on a plugin's detail page, it counts as one copy — a real-time signal of how many visitors intended to install the plugin.
- What are Stars?
- Stars reflect the GitHub star count for the plugin's repository, synced when the plugin is submitted.
- What analytics do free listings get?
- Free listings show only the copy count — how many times the install command was copied from this directory.
- What analytics do Regular and Featured listings get?
- Paid listings unlock total page views, a 30-day daily view trend chart, and a traffic source breakdown showing which sites send visitors to your plugin page.
- What's the difference between Regular and Featured listings?
- Regular — priority placement above free listings, full analytics dashboard, and priority review. Featured — everything in Regular plus top placement, Featured section inclusion, blue star badge, and one of only 5 available featured slots.
- What is Founding Creator pricing?
- Early creators lock in 40% off standard pricing ($29/mo Regular, $59/mo Featured) for as long as their subscription stays active. Applies to the first 20 Regular listings and first 5 Featured slots.
- How do I get my plugin listed?
- Click Submit Plugin in the navigation bar. Fill in the plugin name, description, repo URL, type, and author. All submissions go through a manual review.
- How do I upgrade my listing?
- Visit the Pricing page and pick a plan. You'll be redirected to Stripe checkout. Once payment is confirmed, your listing upgrades immediately.
- Can I cancel my listing subscription?
- Yes. Manage or cancel anytime via the Stripe customer portal. Your listing reverts to the free tier at the end of the billing period — no data is lost.
- What is the quality score?
- Every plugin receives a score from 0–100 computed from five weighted dimensions: Maintenance (30%), Popularity (28%), Documentation (22%), Manifest Richness (7%), and Trust & Safety (13%).
- What do the quality tier badges mean?
- Excellent (85+) — production-ready, actively maintained. Strong (75–84) — reliable with good signals. Solid (60–74) — functional and maturing. Emerging (below 60) — early stage.
- How often are scores updated?
- Scores refresh automatically in the background using live GitHub data.
- How does scoring work for plugins in a monorepo?
- Maintenance, Documentation, and Manifest Richness are scored from the plugin's own folder. Popularity and Trust & Safety are computed once for the whole repository and shared across sibling plugins.
- Where do I see my plugin's analytics?
- Sign in and click Dashboard. Your dashboard lists every plugin with its copy count, review status, and — for paid listings — the full analytics panel.
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