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Overview

Publisheralsk1992
RepositoryCloddsBot
Skill nameplugins
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Bundled files
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LicenseMIT
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  • Markdown instructions

    A SKILL.md file the model loads on demand, so it only costs tokens when a request actually matches.

  • Works with any LLM

    AI skills are plain Markdown, not provider-specific code, so this works with GPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, or a local model.

  • 1 bundled files

    Scripts, templates, and references the model can read while it works. Files are read-only and never executed.

  • Open source

    Published by alsk1992 on GitHub. Read the source before you install it.

Installation

Install the Plugins AI skill in TypingMind to use it with any LLM, or drop it into another agent that reads SKILL.md.

1

Install in TypingMind

TypingMind installs a skill straight from its GitHub folder — it reads SKILL.md, bundles the resource files, and stores the result locally.

  1. Open the app and go to Plugins → Skills.
  2. Choose "Install from GitHub".
  3. Paste the skill folder URL below and confirm.
    https://github.com/alsk1992/CloddsBot/tree/main/src/skills/bundled/plugins
  4. Enable the skill in any chat where you want it available.
Plugins → Skills → Add skill → From GitHub URL, then paste the folder URL and press Continue.
2

Install in another agent

Any agent that reads the Agent Skills format can use this skill — copy the folder into that agent's skills directory.

Claude Code — .claude/skills
git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/alsk1992/CloddsBot.git /tmp/CloddsBot
mkdir -p .claude/skills
cp -r /tmp/CloddsBot/src/skills/bundled/plugins .claude/skills/plugins
Restart Claude Code after copying so it picks up the new skill.

Use it in TypingMind

Enable Plugins in any TypingMind chat and the model takes it from there. Its name and description sit in the system prompt, and the moment a request matches, the model loads the full instructions itself — you never invoke it by hand, and it costs no tokens until it is actually used.

The model loads Plugins on its own as soon as a request matches it.

Works with any AI model

AI skills are plain Markdown instructions rather than provider-specific code, so Plugins is not tied to the model it was written for. Install it once in TypingMind and use it with GPT-5, Claude, Gemini, Grok, DeepSeek, Mistral, Llama, or a local model you run yourself — all on your own API keys.

  • Loaded only when it is needed

    The system prompt carries just the name and description. The instructions are fetched on the first matching request, so an idle skill costs nothing.

  • Switch models mid-chat

    Because the skill is instructions rather than code, changing model does not break it — the next model reads the same SKILL.md.

Skill instructions

This is the SKILL.md content the model loads. Read it before installing — a skill is instructions your model will follow.

Plugins - Complete API Reference

Install, manage, and configure plugins to extend Clodds functionality.


Chat Commands

List Plugins

/plugins                                    List installed plugins
/plugins available                          Browse available plugins
/plugins search <query>                     Search plugin registry

Install/Remove

/plugins install <name>                     Install from registry
/plugins install <url>                      Install from URL
/plugins uninstall <id>                     Remove plugin
/plugins update <id>                        Update plugin
/plugins update-all                         Update all plugins

Enable/Disable

/plugins enable <id>                        Enable plugin
/plugins disable <id>                       Disable plugin
/plugins restart <id>                       Restart plugin

Configuration

/plugins config <id>                        View plugin settings
/plugins set <id> <key> <value>             Update setting
/plugins reset <id>                         Reset to defaults

TypeScript API Reference

Create Plugin Manager

typescript
import { createPluginManager } from 'clodds/plugins';

const plugins = createPluginManager({
  // Plugin directory
  pluginDir: './plugins',

  // Registry URL
  registry: 'https://plugins.clodds.ai',

  // Auto-update
  autoUpdate: true,
  updateCheckIntervalMs: 86400000,  // Daily
});

List Plugins

typescript
// Get installed plugins
const installed = plugins.list();

for (const plugin of installed) {
  console.log(`${plugin.id}: ${plugin.name} v${plugin.version}`);
  console.log(`  Status: ${plugin.status}`);  // 'enabled' | 'disabled' | 'error'
  console.log(`  Description: ${plugin.description}`);
}

Install Plugin

typescript
// Install from registry
await plugins.install('advanced-charts');

// Install from URL
await plugins.install('https://github.com/user/plugin/releases/latest/plugin.zip');

// Install from local path
await plugins.install('/path/to/plugin');

Enable/Disable

typescript
// Enable plugin
await plugins.enable('advanced-charts');

// Disable plugin
await plugins.disable('advanced-charts');

// Check status
const status = plugins.getStatus('advanced-charts');
console.log(`Enabled: ${status.enabled}`);

Configure Plugin

typescript
// Get plugin settings
const settings = plugins.getSettings('advanced-charts');
console.log(settings);

// Update settings
await plugins.setSettings('advanced-charts', {
  theme: 'dark',
  refreshInterval: 5000,
});

// Reset to defaults
await plugins.resetSettings('advanced-charts');

Uninstall Plugin

typescript
await plugins.uninstall('advanced-charts');

Create Custom Plugin

typescript
// plugins/my-plugin/index.ts
import { Plugin, PluginContext } from 'clodds/plugins';

export default class MyPlugin implements Plugin {
  id = 'my-plugin';
  name = 'My Custom Plugin';
  version = '1.0.0';
  description = 'Adds custom functionality';

  // Default settings
  defaultSettings = {
    enabled: true,
    threshold: 0.5,
  };

  async onLoad(ctx: PluginContext) {
    console.log('Plugin loaded!');

    // Register commands
    ctx.registerCommand({
      name: 'my-command',
      description: 'Does something cool',
      handler: async (args) => {
        return `Result: ${args.join(' ')}`;
      },
    });

    // Register tools
    ctx.registerTool({
      name: 'my-tool',
      description: 'A custom tool',
      execute: async (params) => {
        return { result: 'success' };
      },
    });

    // Subscribe to events
    ctx.on('message', async (msg) => {
      if (msg.content.includes('hello')) {
        await ctx.reply('Hello back!');
      }
    });
  }

  async onUnload(ctx: PluginContext) {
    console.log('Plugin unloaded!');
  }

  async onSettingsChange(settings: any, ctx: PluginContext) {
    console.log('Settings updated:', settings);
  }
}

Plugin Lifecycle

typescript
// Events
plugins.on('installed', (plugin) => {
  console.log(`Installed: ${plugin.name}`);
});

plugins.on('enabled', (plugin) => {
  console.log(`Enabled: ${plugin.name}`);
});

plugins.on('disabled', (plugin) => {
  console.log(`Disabled: ${plugin.name}`);
});

plugins.on('error', (plugin, error) => {
  console.error(`Plugin error: ${plugin.name}`, error);
});

Plugin Structure

my-plugin/
├── index.ts          # Main plugin file
├── package.json      # Plugin metadata
├── settings.json     # Default settings
├── commands/         # Command handlers
├── tools/            # Tool definitions
└── assets/           # Static assets

package.json

json
{
  "name": "my-plugin",
  "version": "1.0.0",
  "description": "My custom plugin",
  "main": "index.ts",
  "clodds": {
    "minVersion": "0.1.0",
    "permissions": ["network", "storage"],
    "commands": ["my-command"],
    "tools": ["my-tool"]
  }
}

Plugin Permissions

PermissionAccess
networkHTTP/WebSocket requests
storageLocal file storage
execShell command execution
tradingTrading APIs
memoryUser memory access

Best Practices

  1. Minimal permissions — Only request what you need
  2. Handle errors — Don't crash on plugin errors
  3. Clean unload — Release resources on unload
  4. Version compatibility — Check minVersion
  5. Document settings — Explain configuration options

Bundled files

The model reads these on demand while the skill is loaded. They are exposed as readable files and are never executed.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Plugins AI skill do?

Plugin management, installation, and lifecycle control

Why use Plugins on TypingMind?

Because you install it once and use it with any model. Plugins is plain Markdown rather than provider-specific code, so the same skill runs on GPT-5, Claude, Gemini, Grok, or a local model — and you can switch model mid-chat without it breaking. TypingMind runs on your own API keys, so you pay providers directly instead of a per-seat subscription, and your skills and chats stay in your own storage.

How do I install Plugins in TypingMind?

Open Plugins → Skills → Install from GitHub in TypingMind and paste https://github.com/alsk1992/CloddsBot/tree/main/src/skills/bundled/plugins. TypingMind reads its SKILL.md and bundles its files and installs it as a skill you can enable per chat.

Which AI models can use Plugins?

Any model you connect in TypingMind. AI skills are plain Markdown instructions rather than provider-specific code, so GPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, and local models can all load this skill when a request matches it.

How many AI models can I use with Plugins?

As many as you like. As long as a model supports skills, you can use Plugins with it — GPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, DeepSeek, Mistral, Llama and more — all on TypingMind with your own API keys.

Is the Plugins AI skill free?

Yes. It is published on GitHub by alsk1992 under the MIT license. You only pay your own AI provider for the tokens you use.

What are AI skills?

An AI skill is a reusable instruction bundle that teaches an AI model how to do one specific task. It follows the open Agent Skills format: a SKILL.md file with a name and description, plus any scripts, templates or reference files the model may need. The model reads the instructions only when your request matches the skill, so an installed skill costs nothing until it is used.

How are AI skills different from plugins or MCP servers?

A plugin or MCP server gives a model new tools to call — code that runs somewhere and returns a result. An AI skill gives the model knowledge and process instead: how to approach a task, which steps to follow, what good output looks like. Skills are plain Markdown, so they need no server, no API key and no runtime, and they work with any model.

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