buildwithclaude
Build with Claude is a plugin discovery and marketplace hub for Claude Code, Claude Desktop, and related AI development tools. It indexes over 20,000 community plugins, 4,500+ MCP servers, and hosts 397 curated in-house extensions (agents, commands, hooks, skills) across development, infrastructure, and AI categories.
Key facts
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| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Repository | davepoon/buildwithclaude |
| Owner | davepoon |
| Primary language | TypeScript |
| License | MIT — OSI-approved |
| Stars | 3.2k |
| Forks | 413 |
| Open issues | 14 |
| Latest release | [email protected] (2025-10-24) |
| Last updated | 2026-07-08 |
| Source | https://github.com/davepoon/buildwithclaude |
What buildwithclaude is
TypeScript-based plugin marketplace and CLI tool providing structured discovery, installation, and management of Claude Code extensions. Offers both web UI and command-line interfaces for browsing and installing agents, commands, hooks, skills, and MCP servers; supports integration via plugin marketplaces and direct repository cloning.
Get the buildwithclaude source
Clone the repository and explore it locally.
git clone https://github.com/davepoon/buildwithclaude.gitcd buildwithclaude# follow the project's README for install & configurationNeed it deployed, integrated, or customized instead? DEV.co ships production installs.
Best use cases
Implementation considerations
- Plugin installation via marketplace requires Claude Code integration; manual installation (git clone + file copy) is available but less seamless and requires local filesystem access.
- Plugin format (markdown with YAML frontmatter) is simple but validation relies on npm test; no runtime plugin isolation or sandboxing details provided—review plugin source code for security implications.
- Repository was created 2025-07-25 and last pushed 2026-07-08 (future date suggests test/mock data); verify actual release cadence and stability before relying on latest version.
- Over 20,000 community plugins indexed externally; no curation, vetting, or malware scanning described—users must independently assess plugin trustworthiness.
- Web UI (buildwithclaude.com) is primary discovery interface; CLI tool availability and offline browsing are Unknown.
When to avoid it — and what to weigh
- Non-Claude Code Environments — This project is purpose-built for Claude Code, Claude Desktop, and Agent SDK; it provides no value for teams using other AI IDEs (GitHub Copilot, Cursor, JetBrains) or standalone AI assistants.
- Closed-Source or Air-Gapped Deployments — The platform relies on GitHub repo cloning and web UI access (buildwithclaude.com) for discovery; organizations with strict network isolation or proprietary plugin requirements will face friction.
- Enterprise Governance & Auditing — No evidence of role-based access control, plugin signing, audit logging, or compliance tracking; teams requiring SOC 2, FedRAMP, or detailed plugin provenance should avoid or require custom fork/integration.
- Production Critical Stability Without Vendor Support — Community-maintained open-source project with no SLA, guaranteed patch cycles, or commercial support; workloads requiring guaranteed availability or incident response should seek alternative solutions.
License & commercial use
MIT License (permissive, OSI-approved). Permits use, modification, and distribution for commercial and private purposes with minimal restrictions; requires attribution and includes no warranty.
MIT License permits commercial use without restriction. However, project is community-maintained open-source with no warranty, SLA, or commercial support entity. Vendors selling Claude Code extensions or platforms integrating this marketplace should review their own liability and support model independently.
DEV.co evaluation signals
Editorial assessment — not user reviews. Directional, with an explicit confidence level.
| Signal | Assessment |
|---|---|
| Maintenance | Active |
| Documentation | Strong |
| License clarity | Clear |
| Deployment complexity | Low |
| DEV.co fit | Good |
| Assessment confidence | Medium |
Plugin marketplace indexes 20,000+ community plugins with no apparent vetting, signing, or malware scanning. Users execute arbitrary markdown-based agents and hooks in Claude Code context; review plugin source before installation. Hooks run on PreToolUse/PostToolUse events—potential for unintended side effects if plugins conflict. No mention of plugin isolation, sandboxing, or permission model. Web platform (buildwithclaude.com) security posture is Unknown.
Alternatives to consider
Claude Code Built-in Extensions & Plugins
Anthropic's native plugin system may offer officially-curated, vetted extensions with better support and security guarantees; assess trade-offs in selection breadth vs. curation.
GitHub Marketplace / Visual Studio Code Extensions
If not locked into Claude Code, broader ecosystem of AI-assisted tooling (Copilot, Cursor, etc.) may offer plugin marketplaces with larger communities and native IDE integration.
Custom In-House Plugin Framework
For enterprise teams requiring compliance, provenance, and governance, building a private plugin registry (using same markdown format or custom tooling) provides control and auditing.
Build on buildwithclaude with DEV.co software developers
Start browsing plugins at buildwithclaude.com or run `/plugin marketplace add davepoon/buildwithclaude` in Claude Code to explore 20,000+ community extensions, agents, commands, and MCP servers.
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buildwithclaude FAQ
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Ready to Extend Claude Code?
Start browsing plugins at buildwithclaude.com or run `/plugin marketplace add davepoon/buildwithclaude` in Claude Code to explore 20,000+ community extensions, agents, commands, and MCP servers.