To build or submit a plugin, use the complete
builder documentation on developers.zerotwo.ai.
Build and submit a plugin
This page provides a brief introduction. A plugin is an installable package
that can include skills, an MCP server, or both. An MCP server can also return
optional UI.
ZeroTwo and ZeroCode share one universal plugin directory. Publish a public plugin
once to make the same listing discoverable from supported surfaces in both
products. During development, use a local marketplace to test the package
before submitting it to the universal directory.
Start with a skill when you are still iterating on one personal workflow.
Build a plugin when you want to share that workflow, package related skills,
connect to an external service, or distribute a stable capability to a team.
Create a plugin with @plugin-creator
For the fastest setup, use the built-in @plugin-creator skill in ZeroTwo Work
mode or $plugin-creator in ZeroCode.
Describe the outcome, the skills or MCP server to include, and whether you want
a local marketplace entry for testing. For example:
The skill creates the required .codex-plugin/plugin.json manifest, organizes
the plugin folder, and can add the plugin to a local marketplace.
After it finishes:
- Review
.codex-plugin/plugin.json.
- Check each bundled skill under
skills/.
- Refresh ZeroTwo or ZeroCode and install the plugin from its local marketplace
source.
- Test the plugin in a new conversation with representative requests.
If the plugin includes an MCP server, first build and test that server, then
give @plugin-creator the registered connection details. Follow the complete
MCP server workflow
for tools, authentication, deployment, and testing.
Create a skills-only plugin manually
A minimal plugin contains a manifest and at least one skill:
Create .codex-plugin/plugin.json:
Then add skills/meeting-follow-up/SKILL.md:
Use a stable plugin name in kebab case. Keep the skill description specific
enough for ZeroTwo and ZeroCode to recognize when the workflow applies.
Use @plugin-creator to add the folder to a local marketplace, then install and
test it before sharing it.
Continue with the builder documentation
For complete builder documentation, use the
Plugins documentation. It covers:
To browse, install, enable, or remove plugins, see Use
plugins. Last modified on August 30, 2026