🎓 Learning Paths Infrastructure Release
This release introduces a comprehensive learning path system - the most significant documentation update to the marketplace. Users now have 7 structured guides (9,347 words) providing clear, progressive paths from beginner to expert, addressing the critical gap of 225 plugins with no onboarding structure.
What's New
- 3 Main Learning Paths: Quick Start (15min), Plugin Creator (3hrs), Advanced Developer (1day)
- 4 Use Case Paths: DevOps, Security, AI/ML, Crypto - domain-specific journeys
- 50+ Official Docs Links: Integrated throughout all guides
- 100+ Code Examples: Real-world implementations
- Zero Broken Links: All navigation verified and functional
📚 Learning Paths System
Main Learning Paths (3 guides)
-
Quick Start (15 minutes)
- Install marketplace and first plugin
- Run slash commands
- Understand plugin types
- Try practical plugins (git-commit-smart)
- 6,200 bytes of beginner-friendly content
-
Plugin Creator (3 hours)
- Complete plugin anatomy explanation
- Build from templates
- Create slash commands with YAML frontmatter
- Add hooks for automation
- Create AI agents
- Test and publish workflow
- 13,000 bytes of comprehensive guidance
-
Advanced Developer (1 day)
- Build production MCP servers with TypeScript
- Understand MCP vs AI Instructions
- Implement tools, resources, and prompts
- Advanced features (error handling, logging, caching)
- Testing and debugging strategies
- Package and deploy to npm
- 17,000 bytes of production-ready content
Use Case Paths (4 domain guides)
-
DevOps Engineer (4-6 hours)
- Journey: Git → CI/CD → Docker → Kubernetes → Infrastructure
- 25 plugins from DevOps Automation Pack
- Real-world deployment scenarios
- Complete DevOps workflow example
- 7,700 bytes
-
Security Specialist (3-5 hours)
- Journey: Code Scanning → OWASP → Compliance → Pentesting → Threat Modeling
- 10 plugins from Security Pro Pack
- Complete security audit workflow
- GDPR/PCI compliance guides
- 11,000 bytes
-
AI/ML Developer (4-6 hours)
- Journey: Prompts → LLM APIs → RAG Systems → Model Deploy → Production
- 12 plugins from AI/ML Engineering Pack
- Production AI system implementation
- Real code for RAG pipelines, model training
- 12,000 bytes
-
Crypto Trader (3-4 hours)
- Journey: Portfolio → Analytics → Whale Tracking → Arbitrage → Sentiment
- 7 featured crypto plugins
- Automated trading system setup
- Complete DeFi workflow
- 13,000 bytes
✨ Documentation Improvements
README Reorganization
- Above-the-fold optimization: Removed learning paths from line 31
- Focused user experience: Plugin listings now immediately visible
- Compact learning paths section: Moved to line 408 with concise table format
- 48 lines removed from above the fold for better UX
Official Documentation Integration
- 50+ links to Claude Code official docs throughout all guides
- Links to: Installation, Plugin Reference, CLI Commands, MCP Spec, Use Cases
- Every guide connects to authoritative sources
- Progressive depth: basic links in Quick Start, technical links in Advanced
Navigation & Links
- All internal links validated: 100% working cross-references
- GitHub-optimized paths: Relative links work perfectly on repo
- Mermaid diagrams removed from README (kept in guides)
- Full navigation tree functional across 7 guides
🔌 Plugin Ecosystem
Total Plugins: 225 (unchanged)
Featured Crypto Plugins (5 added to featured list)
- whale-alert-monitor - Production whale tracking (1,148 lines)
- on-chain-analytics - Enterprise blockchain analytics (15+ chains)
- crypto-portfolio-tracker - Professional portfolio tracking (50+ exchanges)
- arbitrage-opportunity-finder - Advanced arbitrage scanner (100+ exchanges)
- market-sentiment-analyzer - AI sentiment analysis (15+ platforms)
Total Featured Plugins: 28 (was 23)
🏗️ Infrastructure
Git & GitHub
- FUNDING.yml updates: Added Buy Me a Coffee sponsorship
- Removed GitHub Sponsors until enrollment complete
- Clean funding config: Only active platforms displayed
File Organization
- Learning paths in `docs/learning-paths/`
- Main paths: `01-quick-start/`, `02-plugin-creator/`, `03-advanced-developer/`
- Use cases: `use-cases/devops-engineer.md`, etc.
📊 Release Metrics
Documentation Stats
- Total Guides: 7 comprehensive documents
- Word Count: 9,347 words
- File Size: ~80KB of educational content
- Code Examples: 100+ snippets
- Official Links: 50+ references
- Time Investment: 15min to 1 day (progressive)
Quality Metrics
- Link Validation: 100% (zero broken links)
- Navigation: Full cross-reference tree
- Accessibility: GitHub-optimized markdown
- Syntax Highlighting: All code blocks formatted
- Mermaid Support: Diagrams render on GitHub
Impact Metrics
- User Onboarding: Clear entry points for all skill levels
- Contribution Clarity: Step-by-step plugin creation
- Domain Expertise: Use-case specific journeys
- Community Growth: Professional documentation hub
🤝 Community & Contributors
New Capabilities Enabled
- First-time users: Can install and use plugins in 15 minutes
- Plugin creators: Can build and publish plugins in 3 hours
- Advanced developers: Can create MCP servers in 1 day
- Domain specialists: Can find relevant plugins instantly
Contributor Experience
- Clear progression paths for learning
- Comprehensive examples and templates
- Official documentation integration
- Professional-grade guides
🔗 Migration Guide
For Repository Visitors:
- Old: Learning paths immediately visible at line 31
- New: Learning paths at line 408 (compact table format)
- Action: Click learning path links in README or navigate directly
For Plugin Users:
- No changes required - all existing plugins work
- New feature: Access structured learning paths
- Benefit: Progressive skill development
For Plugin Creators:
- New resource: Comprehensive plugin creator guide
- Templates: Clear examples for all component types
- Publishing: Step-by-step marketplace submission
🎯 What's Next
Planned Improvements
- Add video walkthroughs for each learning path
- Create interactive playground for testing plugins
- Add plugin difficulty badges to marketplace
- Expand use case paths (Frontend, Mobile, Data Science)
Future Learning Content
- Advanced MCP server patterns
- Multi-agent system architectures
- Plugin performance optimization
- Security best practices deep-dive
Full Changelog: v1.0.35...v1.0.36
Installation
```bash
Add marketplace
/plugin marketplace add jeremylongshore/claude-code-plugins
Explore learning paths
Visit: https://github.com/jeremylongshore/claude-code-plugins/tree/main/docs/learning-paths
Install featured plugins
/plugin install devops-automation-pack@claude-code-plugins
/plugin install security-pro-pack@claude-code-plugins
/plugin install whale-alert-monitor@claude-code-plugins
```