Plugin marketplace install is not feature-complete — recommend CLI install

[11PJ11]

Problem

The plugin marketplace installation is missing critical features compared to CLI install:

Feature	CLI (nwave-ai install)	Plugin (marketplace)
Command format	/nw-deliver	/nw:deliver (incompatible)
DES enforcement	Full (5 hook types)	Broken ($HOME not set in plugin env)
Attribution hook	Full (opt-in, coexistence)	Not available
Rigor profiles	Full	Not available
Auto-update	Via pip	Manual (marketplace cache)

The command format incompatibility is a platform constraint — Claude Code plugins ALWAYS use {plugin-name}:{command-name}, producing /nw:deliver instead of /nw-deliver. This can't be changed.

Impact

• Tutorials reference /nw-deliver which doesn't work for plugin users
• Plugin users don't get DES enforcement (the core value proposition)
• Plugin users can't opt into attribution
• Users who install via plugin and then try CLI get confused by different command formats

Recommendation

1. Immediately: Update README and installation guide to recommend CLI as primary install method
2. Short-term: Add "Known Limitations" section to plugin marketplace listing
3. Long-term: Evaluate whether to maintain plugin or focus on CLI-only distribution

Evidence

Reported by community member (Attila, 2026-03-25): installed v3.2.0 plugin, commands showed as nw:deliver, Claude Code confirmed colon is the plugin namespace separator. After uninstalling plugin and doing CLI install, /nw-deliver worked correctly.

[11PJ11]

Thank you @11PJ11 for the detailed comparison table — this is exactly the kind of structured feedback that helps us prioritize.

This is accurate — the plugin marketplace installation path has known gaps compared to CLI install. We're aware of the command format divergence (/nw:deliver vs /nw-deliver), missing DES enforcement, and the $HOME environment variable issue in plugin hook contexts.

Current recommendation: Use CLI install (nwave-ai install) for the full experience. Plugin marketplace support is being incrementally improved.

Status: Active work on cross-install detection and environment hardening. Updates will be posted here as improvements land.

— nwave.ai