Hi All,
I’m reviewing BrainDrive documentation with the help of Claude Code and discussing the recommended changes with @DJJones. The latest project is improving the Plugin Developer Quickstart Guide.
Here are the updates that were made for any one who is interested:
Structure:
- Reorganized into 4 clear phases: Verify Setup → Set Up Your Plugin → Build & Iterate → Use Service Bridges
- Added explicit explanation of why developers need to both install (verify setup) and clone (get source code)
New Content:
- Rename Checklist - Step-by-step table of all 9 locations to update when customizing the template
- Complete Hello AI Chat Example - Full working class-based TypeScript example (~60 lines)
- Publishing Section - How to push to GitHub, create releases, and share via Plugin Marketplace
- 10 Common Gotchas - Expanded troubleshooting table with solutions
Key Callout:
Plugin name and module name MUST be different! (e.g., “MyPlugin” and “MyPluginModule”)
This was the #1 gotcha tripping up new developers.
Comments, questions, issues, and ideas welcome as always. Just hit the reply button.
Thanks
Dave W.