10 top Claude Code plugins to consider in 2026

If you're building MVPs or production-grade apps with Claude Code, plugin’s is your secret weapon.

Instead of Claude guessing based on its training data, plugins give it eyes and hands to interact with live documentation, real-time databases, and your entire DevOps stack.

But with over 1,000 servers in the ecosystem, choosing the right ones is a hassle. Here are the top 10 MCP plugins you can plug into Claude Code to get work done right away.

Summary

1. Awesome Claude Plugins (ComposioHQ): Curated plugin registry + tool router that turns Claude into a workflow orchestrator across many services.

2. Claude-Mem: Adds long-term memory so Claude can carry context and preferences across sessions.

3. Superpowers: Structured lifecycle planning + skills framework for brainstorming, TDD, debugging, and code review.

4. Local-Review: Parallel local diff code reviews (multiple agents) to catch issues before you commit.

5. Plannotator: Makes planning mode clearer with structured, annotated plans you can review and share.

6. Ralph Wiggum Plugin: Visual testing for apps (notably Swift) by driving the Xcode simulator to check how things look.

7. Shipyard: Superpowers-style lifecycle plus IaC validation and security auditing for more “production” workflows.

8. Dev-Browser Plugin: Lightweight, faster browsing/testing alternative to Playwright-style flows with lower context overhead.

9. TypeScript & Rust LSP Plugins: Runs real type checks via LSP to surface type/lint errors inside the Claude workflow.

10. Agent-Peer-Review: Let's have Claude and Codex critique each other’s work and escalate to web search tools when needed.

Top 10 Plugins for Claude Code

Here are the top plugins that enhance your Claude Code experience as a user.

1. Awesome Claude Plugins

Awesome Claude Plugins by ComposioHQ is a curated registry and toolkit that extends Claude Code’s native capabilities.

It provides a central hub for custom slash commands, specialized agents, automated hooks, and MCP (Model Context Protocol) servers.

By leveraging the Composio Tool Router, it transforms Claude from a code-writer into a workflow orchestrator capable of interacting with hundreds of external services.

Installation

Clone and run Claude with any connect-apps plugin (for easy setup)

git clone https://github.com/composio/awesome-claude-plugins.git
cd awesome-claude-plugins
claude --plugin-dir ./connect-apps

git clone https://github.com/composio/awesome-claude-plugins.git
cd awesome-claude-plugins
claude --plugin-dir ./connect-apps

git clone https://github.com/composio/awesome-claude-plugins.git
cd awesome-claude-plugins
claude --plugin-dir ./connect-apps

Then run the setup

/connect-apps:setup

/connect-apps:setup

/connect-apps:setup

It will ask for an API key. Paste your API key when asked. (Get a free key at platform.composio.dev)

If you are curious about the directory structure, you can check it out in the official repo.

In case you are wondering, why should you use the repository for plugins, here are the key features.

Key features:

• Supports both Python (FastMCP) and Node/TypeScript (MCP SDK) implementations.

• Provides deep research and planning methodology for agent-centric design.

• Emphasizes building for workflows, not just API endpoints.

• Optimizes for limited context windows.

• Includes actionable error message design patterns.

• Implements systematic tool development with proper validation (Pydantic/Zod schemas).

• Follows the MCP Protocol specification (2025-11-25 version).

• Includes best practices for tool annotations (readOnlyHint, destructiveHint, idempotentHint, openWorldHint).

• Provides code quality review and refinement guidance.

• Powered by composio tool router

Use Cases

• Creating a bridge between Claude and a proprietary or niche API using the latest MCP standards.

• Buildin projects requiring multi-step actions, such as Read a Jira ticket → Debug code → Open a PR → Notify Slack.

• Managing context for large codebases, where minimising token burn while still providing Claude with powerful external tools is important.

A Few Must Explore’s

• mcp-builder: A comprehensive skill that guides you through designing and implementing high-quality, agent-optimised MCP servers.

• connect-apps: Instantly links Claude to 500+ SaaS applications (GitHub, Slack, Gmail, Notion) to perform real-world actions directly from the CLI.

• ship: A robust PR automation system that handles the entire pipeline, from linting and testing to review and production deployment, with one command.

Explore more at: Awesome Claude Plugins for Claude Code | Composio HQ

2. Claude Mem

Claude-Mem helps Claude remember context across sessions, reducing the need to re-explain their codebase and preferences each time.

Key Features:

• Captures and compresses Claude’s actions and injects relevant context into future sessions.

• Uses SQLite and Chroma for hybrid search with vector embeddings.

• Supports privacy by allowing you to exclude specific information from storage.

Use Cases

• Managing large codebases where Claude needs to maintain context across multiple sessions.

• Reducing the time spent on re-explaining project details.

Learn more a : Calude-Mem | Github

3. Superpowers

Superpowers combines lifecycle management with a skill framework, offering a comprehensive solution for development workflows.

Infact Claude learns brainstorming, subagent development with code review, debugging, TDD, and skill authoring through Superpowers itself

Key Features:

• Integrates with Get Stuff Done (GSD) structured lifecycle and phase-based planning.

• Provides composable skills and Test-Driven Development (TDD) discipline.

• Includes Infrastructure as Code (IaC), such as validation, security auditing, and code simplification.

Use Cases:

• Managing complex development projects with detailed planning and execution phases.

• Ensuring code quality and security through automated checks.

Learn more at: Superpowers – Claude Plugin | Anthropic

4. Local-Review

Local-Review allows Claude to perform code reviews on uncommitted local changes, running multiple agents in parallel to provide thorough feedback.

Key Features:

• Runs 5 agents in parallel to conduct comprehensive code reviews.

• Rates issues and only flags those scored 80 or above.

• Works on local git diffs, making it useful for immediate feedback.

Use Cases:

• Conducting quick and thorough code reviews before committing changes.

• Identifying potential issues and edge cases in your code.

Explore more at :

Note: Since this plugin runs 5 agents in parallel, cost might go up, so prepare to loosen your pocket

5. Plannotator

• Plannotator enhances the planning mode in Claude Code by providing a structured way to manage and annotate plans.

Key Features:

• Improves the planning mode with detailed annotations.

• Helps organise and manage complex project plans.

Use Cases:

• Detailed project planning and management.

• Organising complex tasks and sub-tasks.

• A UI for reviewing, sharing, and approve plan, similar to Google’s Antigravity’s artefacts

Explore more at Plannotator - Visual Plan Review for Claude Code

6. Ralph Wiggum Plugin

This one is quite famous, at least on the name front, as an insider joke in the software development community.

Essentially, this plugin is designed for visual testing, especially useful for developing Swift apps.

While standard testing (like the TDD we discussed) checks if the code "thinks" correctly, this plugin checks if the app "looks" correct.

It uses the Xcode MCP to bridge the gap between Claude and your running simulator.

Key Features:

• Conducts visual tests of the app using an Xcode MCP.

• Ensures that the app meets specific criteria and behaves as expected.

Use Cases:

• Developing applications where visual testing is crucial.

• Automating UI and functionality checks.

Explore more at: Ralph Loop – Claude Plugin | Anthropic

Note: It can be costly to use, as my friend shared , he wiped out all his quota while on 20$ plan in one single loop of Ralph Wingum.

7. Shipyard

Shipyard combines lifecycle management from GSD with the Superpowers skill framework, adding support for infrastructure-as-code and security.

Key Features:

• Supports IaC validation for Terraform, Ansible, Docker, Kubernetes, and CloudFormation.

• Includes a dedicated auditor agent for security checks.

• Simplifies code by catching cross-task duplication and AI-generated bloat.

Scenarios It Will Be Helpful:

• Managing full development lifecycles with a focus on IaC and security.

• Ensuring code quality and security in complex projects.

Explore more at: Shipyard | Claude Code

You can think of shipyard as a extension of superpowers but for enterprise

8. Dev-Browser Plugin

The Dev-Browser plugin is a faster alternative to the Playwright MCP, reducing context load per pass.

Key Features:

• Faster than Playwright MCP.

• Reduces context load, improving performance.

Use Cases:

• Web development for when quick, efficient browsing is needed.

• Reducing the computational load on Claude.

• I use it for frontend testing & backend data validation.

You can explore more at: Dev Browser | Claude

9. Typescript & Rust LSP Plugins

The plugins allow Claude to run proper type checks for TypeScript and Rust code.

Key Features:

• Integrates with Language Server Protocol (LSP) for type checking.

• Ensures code correctness and reduces errors.

Use Cases:

• Developing in Typescript or Rust, where type checking is essential.

• Improving code quality and reducing debugging time.

• My friend uses it to test for linting and type errors.

Explore more at: TypeScript LSP – Claude Plugin | Anthropic

A must have if developing apps in typescript / rust.

10 Agent-Peer-Review

This plugin provides peer reviews between Claude and Codex, allowing them to debate disagreements and escalate to external tools if needed.

Key Features:

• Enables direct communication between Claude and Codex for peer reviews.

• Supports escalation to Perplexity/WebSearch for additional context.

Use Cases:

• Conducting comprehensive code reviews with multiple AI perspectives.

• Reducing the manual effort of copying and pasting code reviews.

• Benchmarking coding models across councils of models (Codex & Claude)

I felt this one was a joke till I tried. But it really gets work done!

I used it to validate Claude’s work using codex across varied perspectives on a research project code, and it helped me fix a critical bug that Claude missed during code generation.

Explore more at: Agent Peer Review | Claude

That concludes it, but it’s no use if you don’t follow these best practices for claude code!

Best Practices for Using Claude Code

To get the most out of Claude Code, consider these best practices:

1. Minimise the Provided Context: Keep the context concise to improve performance. Start fresh conversations for new topics and use tools like git diff to minimize the context.

2. Solve Problems Step by Step: Break down large problems into smaller, manageable steps. This helps Claude handle complex tasks more effectively.

3. Use Claude for Non-Coding Tasks: Claude is excellent for understanding codebases, brainstorming, and architectural discussions. Use it to prepare thoroughly before jumping into coding.

4. Leverage Git and GitHub CLI: Let Claude handle your Git and GitHub CLI tasks, such as committing, branching, pulling, and pushing.

5. Automate Code Reviews: Use plugins like Turingmind Claude Code Reviewer Skill to automate code reviews and catch subtle bugs and missed edge cases.

6. Use Subagents for Complex Tasks: For multi-step plans, use subagents to execute different parts of the task.

7. Be Strategic About Token Usage: Clear context after every user story and use the /compact command to manage token usage efficiently.

8. Design with Specificity: Provide detailed design specifications and use design systems like Shadcn UI to ensure consistent and high-quality output.

9. Use External Tools for UX/UI: Combine Claude Code with external design tools like Gemini or Uizard to generate UX/UI designs, then use Claude to implement them.

10. Continuous Learning and Adaptation: Stay up to date with the latest Claude Code features and practices. Regularly review and adjust your workflow to optimize performance.

Not all but, following even 1/3 of best practices can significantly improve your experience with Claude Code.
But here is the final takeaway from the blog!

Final Thoughts

Claude Code is a powerful tool that can significantly enhance your coding efficiency and quality.

By integrating the right plugins and following these best practices, you can unlock its full potential and streamline your development workflow.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What are MCP plugins in Claude Code, and why do they matter?

   MCP plugins (servers) let Claude Code interact with real systems like docs, repos, databases, browsers, and DevOps tools, so it can verify things and take actions instead of guessing.

2. Which plugins should I install first to get quick wins?

   Start with a plugin hub/router (Awesome Claude Plugins), then add one for memory (Claude-Mem) and one for quality checks (Local-Review or TS/Rust LSP). After that, add planning/workflow (Superpowers or Shipyard) based on your needs.

3. Are these plugins safe to use with private code and credentials?

   They can be, but treat them like any tool with access. Prefer least-privilege API keys, limit scopes, avoid storing secrets in prompts, and review what a plugin can read or write before enabling it.

4. How do I keep costs and token usage under control?

   Keep context tight (use diffs, targeted files, and /compact), run tools only when needed, and be careful with multi-agent reviewers or visual testing loops since they can multiply usage fast.