Status basis: 17d after the breakout, github_stars is 3688 vs 879 at breakout — still above baseline
- Sustained 17d after the breakout, github_stars is 3688 vs 879 at breakout — still above baseline
- Sustained 16d after the breakout, github_stars is 3631 vs 879 at breakout — still above baseline
- Sustained 15d after the breakout, github_stars is 3576 vs 879 at breakout — still above baseline
- Sustained 14d after the breakout, github_stars is 3525 vs 879 at breakout — still above baseline
- Sustained 13d after the breakout, github_stars is 3470 vs 879 at breakout — still above baseline
- Sustained 12d after the breakout, github_stars is 3406 vs 879 at breakout — still above baseline
- Cooling github_stars momentum fell to 199 per 3d from 553 (<= 40% of the prior window)
- Sustained 11d after the breakout, github_stars is 3346 vs 879 at breakout — still above baseline
- Breaking out Breaking out detected
- first observed Kanon started keeping permanent history for this agent
| Machine-callable | — | unknown | — |
| Open source | 1 | verified | 1 quote(s) |
| Self-hostable | — | unknown | — |
| Bring your own key | — | unknown | — |
| Autonomy level | — | unknown | — |
| Pricing model | — | unknown | — |
| Integrations | — | unknown | — |
“Unknown” means we have not verified it — it is not a “no”. Hard filters never treat unknown as false.
As an official entry point to the plugin ecosystem, it plays a strategic role in expanding Claude’s functionality and adoption.
Evidence quotesverbatim, from the product’s own materials
“public GitHub repository (README fetched)”— structural
“claude plugin marketplace add anthropics/claude-plugins-community”— readme
FAQ
What is claude-plugins-community?
A community plugin marketplace mirror for Claude Cowork and Claude Code, enabling users to discover and use third-party plugins.
What does claude-plugins-community do?
Extend Claude AI’s capabilities in coding, research, and workflows by discovering and integrating external plugins.
Why does claude-plugins-community matter?
As an official entry point to the plugin ecosystem, it plays a strategic role in expanding Claude’s functionality and adoption.
How much does claude-plugins-community cost?
Free
Is claude-plugins-community free?
Yes — claude-plugins-community has a free tier. Pricing as stated on its own page: Free
Is claude-plugins-community open source?
Yes — claude-plugins-community is open source.
How popular is claude-plugins-community?
As tracked by KanonAgent: 3.4k upvotes (first indexed 2026-08-22).
When did claude-plugins-community take off?
KanonAgent flagged claude-plugins-community as breaking out on 2026-08-24 on GitHub (at 328 stars/day that moment). The breakout log is append-only: https://kanonagent.com/rising
What are the best claude-plugins-community alternatives?
Similar AI agents tracked by KanonAgent: ECC, open-design, deer-flow, Agent-Reach, ruflo, career-ops.