Six Mechanisms, Three Dimensions, One Decision Tree: Deep Dive into Claude Code
This article provides an in‑depth technical analysis of Claude Code’s six extension mechanisms—Hooks, Skills, Slash Commands, MCP, Subagents, and Plugins—organized by three orthogonal dimensions (Trigger, Context, Domain), and shows how a three‑question decision tree and token‑cost considerations guide optimal usage and anti‑patterns.
