By name: implement-claude-extensions description: Choose and implement the right Claude extension type by comparing hooks, skills, sub-agents, agent teams, and plugin packaging patterns.
Implement Claude Extensions
Use this umbrella skill to choose the correct extension type and route implementation to the appropriate component skill.
Comparison
| Extension Type | Best For | Primary Artifacts | Component Skill |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hooks | Event-driven automation/guardrails | hooks/hooks.json, hook scripts |
../implement-hooks/SKILL.md |
| Agent Skills | Reusable task playbooks | skills/<name>/SKILL.md |
../implement-agent-skills/SKILL.md |
| Sub-Agents | Specialized delegated roles | agents/*.md |
../implement-sub-agents/SKILL.md |
| Agent Teams | Coordinated multi-agent execution | team config + coordination docs | ../implement-agent-teams/SKILL.md |
| Plugins | Packaging/distribution + wiring | .claude-plugin/plugin.json |
../implement-plugin/SKILL.md |
Workflow
- Identify outcome and constraints.
- Use
references/when-to-use.mdto pick extension type(s). - Hand off implementation to component skill(s).
- Apply shared lifecycle checks before verification.
Progressive Disclosure
- Extension comparison details:
references/extension-types.md - Decision guide:
references/when-to-use.md - Cross-component patterns:
references/cross-component-patterns.md - Lifecycle from design to verification:
references/extension-lifecycle.md
Component Skills
../implement-hooks/SKILL.md../implement-agent-skills/SKILL.md../implement-sub-agents/SKILL.md../implement-agent-teams/SKILL.md../implement-plugin/SKILL.md