Manage complete plugin lifecycle - install, uninstall, reset, destroy. Use when user runs /install-plugin, /uninstall, /reset-to-ideation, /destroy, /clean commands, or says 'install [Name]', 'remove [Name]', 'uninstall [Name]', 'delete [Name]'.
Purpose: Manage the complete lifecycle of plugins from installation to removal with proper state tracking and safety features.
This skill handles all plugin lifecycle operations on macOS:
~/Library/Audio/Plug-Ins/)All operations include proper permissions, cache clearing, state tracking, and safety features (confirmations, backups).
This skill operates in different modes based on the invoking command:
| Mode | Operation | Command | Purpose |
|------|-----------|---------|---------|
| 1 | Installation | /install-plugin | Deploy to system folders |
| 2 | Uninstallation | /uninstall | Remove binaries, keep source |
| 3 | Reset to Ideation | /reset-to-ideation | Remove implementation, keep idea/mockups |
| 4 | Destroy | /destroy | Complete removal with backup |
| Menu | Interactive | /clean | Present menu, user chooses mode |
Invocation Pattern:
When user runs /install-plugin [Name], the command expands to a prompt that invokes THIS skill.
Determine mode by examining command (see references/invocation-protocol.md), then load ONLY the relevant reference file:
references/installation-process.md ONLYreferences/uninstallation-process.md ONLYreferences/mode-3-reset.md ONLYreferences/mode-4-destroy.md ONLYIMPORTANT: Do NOT load other mode reference files. Load only the reference file for the active mode to optimize context window usage.
Installation targets (macOS):
~/Library/Audio/Plug-Ins/VST3/, ~/Library/Audio/Plug-Ins/Components/~/Library/Application Support/Avid/Audio/Plug-Ins/ (future)Copy this checklist to track installation progress:
Installation Progress:
- [ ] Step 1: Build verification (BLOCKING)
- [ ] Step 2: Product name extraction
- [ ] Step 3: Old version removal
- [ ] Step 4: Copy to system folders (BLOCKING)
- [ ] Step 5: Permissions verification (BLOCKING)
- [ ] Step 6: Cache clearing
- [ ] Step 7: Verification (BLOCKING)
- [ ] Step 8: PLUGINS.md update (BLOCKING)
Execute these steps in order:
Build Verification (BLOCKING) - Check Release binaries exist, offer to build if missing
references/installation-process.md Step 1Product Name Extraction - Extract PRODUCT_NAME from CMakeLists.txt
references/installation-process.md Step 2Old Version Removal - Remove existing installations to prevent conflicts
references/installation-process.md Step 3Copy to System Folders (BLOCKING) - Install VST3 and AU to macOS plugin directories
references/installation-process.md Step 4Permissions Verification (BLOCKING) - Set 755 permissions for DAW access
references/installation-process.md Step 5Cache Clearing - Clear Ableton Live and Logic Pro caches
references/cache-management.mdVerification (BLOCKING) - Confirm installation with file checks and size validation
references/installation-process.md Step 7PLUGINS.md Update (BLOCKING) - Record installation status and locations
references/installation-process.md Step 8Note: Steps marked BLOCKING must succeed before proceeding.
Feedback Loop: If Step 7 (Verification) fails:
references/error-handling.mdIf verification succeeds, proceed to decision menu.
See references/installation-process.md for complete implementation.
See references/cache-management.md for cache clearing procedures (invoked during installation and uninstallation).
See references/uninstallation-process.md for complete uninstallation process (locate, confirm, remove, clear caches, update PLUGINS.md).
Surgical rollback - removes implementation, preserves idea/mockups. Use case: Implementation failed but concept is solid. See references/mode-3-reset.md for complete process.
Complete removal with backup. Use case: Abandoned experiment, never using again. Requires exact plugin name confirmation (safety gate). See references/mode-4-destroy.md for complete process.
When invoked via /clean [PluginName], present interactive menu:
Plugin cleanup options for [PluginName]:
1. Uninstall - Remove binaries from system folders (keep source code)
2. Reset to ideation - Remove implementation, keep idea/mockups
3. Destroy - Complete removal with backup (IRREVERSIBLE except via backup)
4. Cancel
Choose (1-4): _
Menu logic:
After successful operations, check workflow mode before presenting decision menu:
Check workflow mode:
.claude/preferences.json for workflow.mode settingManual mode (default):
Express mode:
Note: plugin-lifecycle operations are terminal (don't chain to next stage), so express mode behavior is: complete operation → skip menu → end workflow.
Invoked by:
/install-plugin [PluginName] → Mode 1 (Installation)/uninstall [PluginName] → Mode 2 (Uninstallation)/reset-to-ideation [PluginName] → Mode 3 (Reset)/destroy [PluginName] → Mode 4 (Destroy)/clean [PluginName] → Interactive menuplugin-workflow skill → After Stage 3 (auto-installs)plugin-improve skill → After successful changes (offers reinstallation)Invokes:
Invocation patterns: See references/invocation-protocol.md for mode detection and routing.
Updates:
PLUGINS.md → Table row: status, version, last updatedplugins/[Name]/NOTES.md → Status metadata, timeline entries, installation detailsCreates:
~/Library/Audio/Plug-Ins/VST3/[Product].vst3~/Library/Audio/Plug-Ins/Components/[Product].componentBlocks:
Installation is successful when: VST3/AU installed with 755 permissions, caches cleared, PLUGINS.md updated, user informed of next steps.
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