Customize Claude plugins and skills in the left sidebar
Access and manage plugins, skills, and connectors for Claude in the Customize menu.
Plugins, skills, and connectors are brought together in one place. You can also upload a custom plugin file.
Where
In Claude, open the Customize menu in the left sidebar.
Why
This centralizes management of extensions that customize Claude's functionality for your specific needs.
What it does and when to use it
Navigate to the Customize menu in Claude's left sidebar to manage all your installed plugins, skills, and connectors. This is also where you can upload custom plugins you have built, providing a central hub for tailoring Claude's capabilities.
Sources and credit
- Use plugins in Claude ↗Claude Help Center · Claude Help Center · Sep 16, 2026 · paraphrased
First seen on Subvolts Sep 16, 2026. Updated Sep 18, 2026. Spotted a problem? Tell us.
Where it shows up
- Use plugins in ClaudeAnthropic · Claude Help Center · Sep 16, 2026
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Questions people ask
- Which AI tools does this work with?
- The sources used it with Claude.
- Where did this come from?
- Claude Help Center (Claude Help Center). Subvolts collected, normalized and credited it; the link above opens the original.