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feature-dev

7-phase guided feature development workflow with exploration, architecture and review agents.

Author
Anthropic
Works with
Claude Code
License
Apache-2.0
Documented
Oct 2, 2026

What feature-dev is

Adds /feature-dev, a structured workflow: understand the codebase, ask clarifying questions, design architecture, implement, review.

What it does

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Where feature-dev runs and what it adds, from its documentation
  • Phase 1 Discovery clarifies the request
  • Specialized agents explore the codebase
  • Designs architecture before coding
  • Reviews quality after building

When to use it

Good fit

  • Building a non-trivial feature
  • Wanting design before code

Not for

  • Tiny one-line fixes

How to install feature-dev

You need: Claude Code

  1. Marketplace ships enabled by default in Claude Code; or browse via /plugin > Discover
  2. Install: /plugin install feature-dev@claude-plugins-official
  3. Run the plugin's commands/agents as described in its README
  4. Trust check: Anthropic warns to trust a plugin before installing, as it cannot verify included MCP servers, files or software

Permissions and security

What it can access

  • Runs inside Claude Code; commands, agents and hooks use Claude Code's tool permissions (see plugin README for specifics)

Security notes from the maintainers

  • Marketplace README: make sure you trust a plugin before installing, updating, or using it

Review the source before granting an agent access to credentials or production systems. We document what the maintainers state; we do not audit code.

Tools it extends

Frequently asked questions

How do I install the feature-dev plugin?

Run /plugin install feature-dev@claude-plugins-official in Claude Code. source

Is the feature-dev plugin made by Anthropic?

Yes, it is listed under /plugins (internal plugins developed by Anthropic) in the claude-plugins-official repo. source

What does the feature-dev plugin add to Claude Code?

7-phase guided feature development workflow with exploration, architecture and review agents. source

Related guides

Sources and gaps

Not stated by the maintainers: last_release (not read); limitations not stated in README.

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