馃帀 Major Release: Plugin-Based Distribution
This release introduces professional plugin-based distribution via Claude Code's plugin marketplace, making installation effortless while maintaining 100% backward compatibility with existing manual Git clone installations.
馃殌 What's New
Plugin-Based Distribution (#14)
- Easy Installation: Install via
/plugin marketplace add NotMyself/claude-pluginsthen/plugin install speckit-updater - Marketplace Repository: Created NotMyself/claude-plugins with marketplace manifest
- Repository Restructuring: Skill content moved to
skills/speckit-updater/subdirectory (Git history preserved) - 100% Backward Compatibility: Existing manual installations continue working identically
- Comprehensive Testing: 15 integration test scenarios validating both installation methods
- Migration Guide: Optional migration path for existing users (docs/migration-guide-plugin.md)
- Marketplace Scalability: Framework for adding future plugins with contribution guidelines
馃摝 Installation Methods
Plugin Installation (Recommended)
# Add the marketplace
/plugin marketplace add NotMyself/claude-plugins
# Install the skill
/plugin install speckit-updaterManual Installation (Still Supported)
cd $env:USERPROFILE\.claude\skills
git clone https://github.com/NotMyself/claude-win11-speckit-update-skill speckit-updater馃敡 Technical Improvements
- Plugin Manifest: Added
.claude-plugin/plugin.jsonwith metadata - GitHub Actions: Updated workflows for new directory structure
- Path Resolution: Verified across all modules and tests
- Schema Validation: Marketplace manifest validated against JSON schema
- Side-by-Side Detection: Handles both installation methods gracefully
馃摉 Documentation
- README.md: Updated with plugin installation as primary method
- CLAUDE.md: Distribution model documentation
- Migration Guide: Step-by-step guide for existing users
- Marketplace README: Contribution guidelines for future plugins
馃攧 Migration
Existing manual installations continue working without any changes needed. Migration to plugin-based installation is completely optional. See Migration Guide for details.
馃檹 Thanks
This release represents a significant evolution in how the SpecKit Safe Update Skill is distributed, making it easier for teams to adopt and maintain while preserving full control for advanced users.
Full Changelog: https://github.com/NotMyself/claude-win11-speckit-safe-update-skill/blob/main/CHANGELOG.md