🧩 Claude Code Plugins: Turning Your AI IDE Into a True Coding Partner

“ TL;DR: Claude Code’s new plugin system isn’t just about adding features — it’s about giving every developer the power to personalize their AI development workflow. In this article, we’ll dive deep into how plugins work, why they matter, real use cases, and how Claude’s approach compares to ChatGPT GPTs and Cursor Extensions. 1. The Next Turning Point for AI IDEs Picture this: You’re writing code in VS Code. Claude automatically detects an unlinked test module in your project. You type /review, and an AI sub-agent launches instantly — reviewing your pull request, suggesting improvements, even generating unit tests. Then …