---
name: extend-plugin-author
description: Use this plugin when the user wants to create, improve, validate, publish, or submit an Open Design plugin using the plugin spec, examples, and PR workflow.
license: MIT
metadata:
  author: open-design-spec
  version: "0.1.0"
---

# Extend Plugin Author

## Workflow

1. Read `plugins/spec/SPEC.md` and the closest example plugin.
2. Identify the target lane, mode, trigger description, required atoms, inputs, and capabilities.
3. Scaffold a plugin folder with `SKILL.md`, `open-design.json`, `README.md`, and evals when useful.
4. Validate JSON and run available repo checks.
5. Prepare publish or PR instructions.

## Output Contract

Produce a complete plugin folder and `authoring-summary.md`.