Claude introduces new submission flow for plugins and MCP connectors
Summary
Builders can now easily submit their Plugins and MCP Connectors through a new streamlined submission flow on Claude Directory, which also offers plugin usage statistics. This new portal is designed to facilitate the submission process, enabling developers to track reviews and view how their plugins are utilized. Notably, MCP usage across Claude products has surged by 110 times this year, highlighting a significant increase in developer engagement with the framework that packages MCP and skills, making plugins a key method for extending functionality within Claude.
Analysis
Claude: Claude is Anthropic's family of large language models and AI assistants optimized for reasoning, coding, and safe interactions. It supports developer extensions through tools like plugins and MCP. The news centers on new submission and usage tools specifically for building on the Claude platform. ClaudeDevs: ClaudeDevs is the official developer-facing account for Anthropic's Claude AI products. It shares updates on building, submitting, and monitoring plugins and related tools. The account announced the new portal and highlighted plugins as the emerging standard way to extend Claude. Developer Tools: A new submission portal allows builders to submit plugins, track reviews, and view usage stats directly on Claude Directory. Plugin Ecosystem: Plugins package MCP and skills, positioning them as the primary method for extending Claude with app-like functionality. Integration Trends: MCP usage is expanding rapidly across Claude products, reflecting growing developer adoption of the framework.
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