Hyper Plugin Ecosystem

Discover, evaluate, and use popular Hyper terminal plugins.

First Action: Check Plugin Cache

Read the cached plugin ecosystem data:

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${CLAUDE_PLUGIN_ROOT}/.cache/plugin-ecosystem.json

This file is automatically refreshed weekly by the SessionStart hook and contains:

•Top 25 most popular Hyper plugins
•Download counts and patterns
•Key exports for each plugin

Popular Plugin Categories

Terminal Enhancement

Plugin	Purpose	Key Pattern
`hypercwd`	Open new tabs in current directory	cwd detection
`hyper-search`	Search terminal content	search
`hyper-pane`	Enhanced pane navigation	pane management
`hyperlinks`	Clickable URLs in terminal	link handling

Visual & Themes

Plugin	Purpose	Key Pattern
`hyper-opacity`	Window transparency control	window effects
`hyper-dracula`	Dracula color theme	theme
`hyper-one-dark`	One Dark theme	theme
`hyper-snazzy`	Snazzy color scheme	theme

Status & Information

Plugin	Purpose	Key Pattern
`hyper-statusline`	Status bar with git info	status bar
`hyper-tab-icons`	Icons in tab titles	tab customization
`hyper-tabs-enhanced`	Enhanced tab management	tab customization

Remote & SSH

Plugin	Purpose	Key Pattern
`hyper-sshd`	SSH connection management	remote/ssh
`hyperterm-safepaste`	Safe paste for SSH	security

Evaluating Plugins

When recommending plugins, consider:

•Download count - Higher downloads indicate stability and community trust
•Last update - Recent updates suggest active maintenance
•Patterns used - Match patterns to user needs
•Key exports - Understand what the plugin modifies

Installing Plugins

Add plugin names to .hyper.js:

javascript

module.exports = {
  plugins: [
    'hypercwd',
    'hyper-search',
    'hyper-dracula'
  ],
  // ...
};

Reload with Cmd+Shift+R (macOS) or Ctrl+Shift+R (Windows/Linux).

Finding More Plugins

npm Registry

Search for plugins on npm:

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https://www.npmjs.com/search?q=keywords:hyper-plugin

Hyper Plugin Store

Official plugin directory:

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https://hyper.is/plugins

GitHub Topics

Search by topic:

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https://github.com/topics/hyper-plugin

Plugin Compatibility

Check compatibility before installing:

•Hyper version - Some plugins require specific versions
•Platform support - Not all plugins work on all platforms
•Conflicts - Some plugins modify the same areas

Common conflicts:

•Multiple theme plugins (only use one)
•Tab customization plugins may conflict
•Window effect plugins may have platform limitations

Creating Custom Plugins

For plugin development guidance, use the hyper-plugins skill.

For theme creation, use the hyper-themes skill.

Refreshing the Cache

The plugin ecosystem cache refreshes automatically every 7 days.

To force a refresh, delete the cache file:

bash

rm "${CLAUDE_PLUGIN_ROOT}/.cache/plugin-ecosystem.json"

Then start a new Claude session.

Example: Finding a Plugin

User request: "I want tabs that show the current directory"

Recommendation process:

•Check plugin-ecosystem.json for plugins with "cwd" or "tab" patterns
•hypercwd - Opens new tabs in current directory
•hyper-tab-icons - Shows process icons in tabs
•Suggest combination based on user preference