Downloads necessary plugin format SDKs and graphics libraries required for iPlug2 development.
Install
mkdir -p .claude/skills/setup-deps && curl -L -o skill.zip "https://agentskills.codes/api/skills/download/3337" && unzip -o skill.zip -d .claude/skills/setup-deps && rm skill.zipInstalls to .claude/skills/setup-deps
Activation
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Download iPlug2 dependencies including plugin format SDKs (VST3, CLAP, WAM) and optional Skia graphics backend librariesKey capabilities
- →Download plugin format SDKs like VST3 and CLAP
- →Retrieve prebuilt Skia graphics libraries
- →Prepare filesystem structure for plugin builds
- →Download iOS-specific libraries
How it works
It executes shell scripts to fetch and organize necessary SDKs and libraries within the iPlug2 dependency directory structure.
Inputs & outputs
When to use setup-deps
- →Download VST3 SDK
- →Setup Skia graphics backend
- →Prepare environment for plugin development
About this skill
Setup iPlug2 Dependencies
Use this skill when the user needs to download SDKs or prebuilt libraries for iPlug2.
Workflow
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Ask what the user needs:
- Plugin format SDKs (VST3, CLAP, WAM) - required for most plugin formats
- Skia prebuilt libs - required if using Skia IGraphics backend
- iOS libs - only if targeting iOS
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Download plugin SDKs (if requested):
cd ./Dependencies/IPlug/ ./download-iplug-sdks.sh -
Download Skia libs (if requested):
cd ./Dependencies/ ./download-prebuilt-libs.shFor iOS (macOS only):
./download-prebuilt-libs.sh ios -
Inform the user about manual SDKs:
- VST2 SDK: No longer publicly available, not recommended for new projects
- AAX SDK: Must be downloaded manually from Avid's developer portal
Notes
- AUv2/AUv3 require no additional SDKs (macOS-only formats)
- Standalone apps require no additional SDKs
- Always return to repo root after running scripts
When not to use it
- →Building plugins that do not use the iPlug2 framework
- →Managing dependencies for non-audio projects
Limitations
- →Some SDKs like AAX require manual acquisition
- →VST2 SDK is unavailable for download
How it compares
It automates the retrieval and placement of specific audio plugin SDKs compared to manual downloading and path configuration.
Compared to similar skills
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