Anthropic launches Claude plugin directory portal as MCP usage jumps 110x this year
ClaudeDevs · x · 2026-09-26
Anthropic announced a new directory submission portal for Claude plugins: developers can submit plugins, track review status, and view usage analytics once live. Plugins bundle MCP connectors and Agent Skills and are the primary way to build third-party extensions for Claude.
Key points:
- Portal is open to paid Claude plans; submissions are auto-validated and safety-scanned on submit
- Two submission paths: a single MCP connector (remote MCP server) or a plugin bundle (MCP servers + skills in a GitHub repo; Claude Code plugins can also include LSPs, commands, hooks, agents)
- Post-launch analytics show installs by product/version, listing views, and search terms
- Anthropic says MCP usage across Claude products is up 110x this year
- Listings appear in claude.ai/directory after Anthropic review, no partner program required
Related event: Anthropic Launches Claude Plugin Submission Portal with Developer Docs(7 posts)→
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