Anthropic added a new developer flow for Claude plugins on September 25, 2026. Its release notes say developers can submit plugins to the Claude directory through a new developer portal, track submissions through review, and see usage analytics after plugins are live. That turns plugin publishing into a managed lifecycle instead of a one-time upload.
What changed for Claude plugin developers
The new portal covers submission and review. Anthropic says developers can track a plugin through the review process and access usage analytics once the plugin is live.
Why the review step matters
A managed review process creates a clear checkpoint between development and public availability. Teams can use that checkpoint to confirm the plugin's permissions, data handling, user-facing description, failure behavior, and support process before release.
What to prepare before submitting
- A clear description of what the plugin does.
- Documented permissions and connected services.
- Input and output validation.
- Fallback behavior when an external service fails.
- A basic support and update process.
How to use analytics after launch
Usage analytics can help a developer understand whether the plugin is actually being used and where users encounter friction. Treat those signals as product evidence, not as proof that every use case is working well.
A simple plugin release workflow
- Build and test the plugin.
- Document permissions and data flows.
- Submit through the Claude developer portal.
- Track review feedback.
- Release after approval.
- Review usage analytics and improve the plugin based on observed behavior.