Hmcts .Claude
HMCTS .claude is a Claude Code plugin for the Build phase that steers agent-assisted development toward HMCTS monorepo standards, GOV.UK-aligned patterns, and quality workflow hooks.
by hmcts · github.com/hmcts/.claude
Install HMCTS Claude plugins so agent-assisted work follows UK courts-service development standards, GOV.UK alignment, and monorepo quality hooks.
Add it to Claude Code
Install the plugin in Claude Code. One command, paste-ready.
/plugin install hmcts-.claude@hmcts/.claudeBuilt to be called by your agent
Skillselion is itself an MCP server. Your agent can pull this entry and a paste-ready install config straight from the API - no copy-paste.
Retrieve this entry with skillselion.get_details("plugin:hmcts/.claude") and the paste-ready config with skillselion.get_install_config("plugin:hmcts/.claude").
What it does
HMCTS Claude Plugins is a small Claude Code plugin bundle from the hmcts/.claude repository aimed at teams building and maintaining Her Majesty's Courts and Tribunals Service style software. Solo builders working on UK public-sector or similarly regulated codebases can register it when they want agents to respect organizational norms around Express.js backends, GOV.UK presentation patterns, monorepo layout, and quality gates rather than improvising style on every task. The catalog surfaces one plugin with keywords spanning agents, development, hooks, workflow, and standards, which suggests the pack nudges Claude toward consistent delivery rituals instead of one-off fixes. It is not a standalone app generator; it is an agent-side standards layer you attach after Claude Code is already in your repo. Use it when you already mirror HMCTS or comparable gov-tech practices and need repeatable agent behavior across build and review cycles without rewriting the same conventions in every prompt.
Highlights
- HMCTS-oriented development and workflow standards for Claude Code agents
- GOV.UK and Express.js ecosystem keywords for public-sector web services
- Monorepo, hooks, and quality-focused agent workflow integration
- Single bundled plugin in the hmcts/.claude repository catalog entry
- Specialized standards rather than generic coding snippets
Why builders use it
Agents default to generic stacks and skip org-specific GOV.UK, Express, and monorepo rules unless you re-explain them every session.
After you add the plugin, Claude Code sessions can follow HMCTS-oriented workflow, hooks, and quality expectations more consistently across implementation and review.
At a glance
- Type - Plugin in Development Tools.
- Adoption - 0 installs, 0 stars, 0 votes.
FAQ
Who is hmcts-.claude for?
It is for developers and agents working in HMCTS-style or GOV.UK-aligned monorepos who want Claude Code to respect specialized quality and workflow standards.
When should I use hmcts-.claude?
Use it when you are building or reviewing backend and service work and need agents to follow expressjs, govuk, hooks, and monorepo conventions instead of generic advice.
How do I add hmcts-.claude to my agent?
Install or register the plugin from the hmcts/.claude repository in Claude Code per your plugin manifest, then enable it for sessions touching that monorepo.
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