Build a plugin

Write and test code locally. Basehalf handles identity, review, signed distribution, and updates.

Publish a plugin Read the development guide

Create, test, publish

Create locally

Generate a TypeScript plugin with a Basehalf project surface and local test workspace.

npm install --global @basehalf/plugin-cli
bh-plugin init my-plugin \
  --publisher your-publisher \
  --name my-plugin \
  --display-name "My Plugin" \
  --repository https://github.com/your-publisher/my-plugin

Run in Basehalf
Open the generated folder in Basehalf and press F5. The development host loads your local code.
```
cd my-plugin
npm install
npm run check
```
Submit for review
Publish from the project. The first run opens one browser confirmation, then continues automatically.
```
npm run publish
```