GSD Plugin (Claude Code)
Plugin version of GSD v2, installable in one command from the Claude Code marketplace. Gives immediate access to /gsd:* commands (/gsd:quick, /gsd:debug, /gsd:plan-phase) without git clone or npm. Agents run as a black box, you cannot read or modify the underlying .md files. For that level of control, switch to gsd-pi (standalone).
Strengths
- Zero friction: /plugin install, no git clone or npm install
- Automatic updates via the marketplace, no local maintenance
- Immediate access to /gsd:quick, /gsd:debug, /gsd:plan-phase commands
Limitations
- Black box: cannot read, modify or fork the underlying agent .md files
- Less control over hooks and the global scaffold configuration
- Marketplace-dependent: version and availability outside your control
Best for
- First discovery of GSD, testing /gsd:quick before committing to the standalone
- Devs who want a structured workflow without managing scaffold installation