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Getting Started

Install claudeBase CLI and add your first plugin in under 2 minutes.

Prerequisites

  • Node.js 18 or later
  • Claude Code installed and configured

Installation

Install the CLI globally via npm:

npm install -g claudebase

Verify the installation:

claudebase --version
1.0.0

Your First Plugin

1. Refresh the catalog

Download the latest plugin catalog from claudeBase servers.

$ claudebase catalog refresh
✓ Catalog updated (42 plugins available)

2. Browse available plugins

List all public plugins in the catalog.

$ claudebase catalog list
code-review v1.0.0 Code review assistance
git-pilot v2.1.0 Git workflow helper
test-generator v1.3.0 Generate test cases
... and 39 more

3. Install a plugin

Install a plugin from the catalog.

$ claudebase plugin add code-review
Downloading @claudebase/code-review@1.0.0...
Verifying integrity...
✓ Installed to ~/.claude/plugins/code-review/

4. Use in Claude Code

The plugin is now available in Claude Code. Start a new session to load it.

What's Next?