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Stata C Plugins

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Develop high-performance C/C++ plugins for Stata using the stplugin.h SDK. Use when the user asks to create a Stata plugin, write C/C++ code for Stata, accelerate a Stata command with C, build cross-platform Stata plugins, or translate/port a Python or R package into Stata. Covers the full lifecycle: SDK setup, data flow, memory safety, .ado wrappers with preserve/merge, cross-platform compilation, performance optimization (pthreads, pre-sorted indices, XorShift RNG), debugging, and distribution via net install. Also includes a translation workflow for porting Python/R packages to Stata — wrapping existing C++ backends when available, or writing C from scratch when not.

From the source SKILL.md

Build high-performance C/C++ plugins for Stata. This skill covers the full lifecycle from SDK setup through cross-platform distribution, based on real experience building production Stata plugins for statistical imputation, random forests, string matching, and causal inference.

What this skill does

Stata C Plugins is a community-contributed Claude Code skill in the translation sub-category. It ships as a SKILL.md file that Claude Code auto-discovers under ~/.claude/skills/stata-c-plugins/ and loads when your prompt matches the skill's trigger.

When to invoke it: Use when the user asks to create a Stata plugin, write C/C++ code for Stata, accelerate a Stata command with C, build cross-platform Stata plugins, or translate/port a Python or R package into Stata. Covers the full lifecycle: SDK setup, data flow, memory safety, .

Who uses this skill

The Stata C Plugins Claude Code skill is built for content creators, marketers, copywriters, SEO professionals, and editorial teams. It's part of ClaudSkills (also referred to as Claude Skills or Claude Code Skills) — the open community-curated registry of 76,000+ SKILL.md files for Anthropic's Claude Code agent and the wider Claude ecosystem (Claude API, Claude Agent SDK).

How to install

Free

Manual install (2 steps)

mkdir -p ~/.claude/skills/stata-c-plugins
curl -L https://claudskills.com/skills/stata-c-plugins/SKILL.md \
  -o ~/.claude/skills/stata-c-plugins/SKILL.md

Or just download SKILL.md directly and drop it into ~/.claude/skills/stata-c-plugins/. Claude Code auto-discovers it on next session.

Skills live at ~/.claude/skills/stata-c-plugins/SKILL.md on macOS/Linux, or %USERPROFILE%\.claude\skills\stata-c-plugins\SKILL.md on Windows. See the full install guide for step-by-step instructions.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install the Stata C Plugins Claude Code skill?
Install via the ClaudSkills desktop app (one click) or copy SKILL.md from the source repository to ~/.claude/skills/stata-c-plugins/SKILL.md and restart Claude Code. Both flows are detailed at claudskills.com/install/.
What does the Stata C Plugins skill do?
Develop high-performance C/C++ plugins for Stata using the stplugin.h SDK. Use when the user asks to create a Stata plugin, write C/C++ code for Stata, accelerate a Stata command with C, build cross-platform Stata plugins, or translate/port a Python or R package into Stata. Covers the full lifecycle: SDK setup, data flow, memory safety, .ado wrappers with preserve/merge, cross-platform compilation, performance optimization (pthreads, pre-sorted indices, XorShift RNG), debugging, and distribution via net install. Also includes a translation workflow for porting Python/R packages to Stata — wrapping existing C++ backends when available, or writing C from scratch when not.
Is this skill free to install?
Yes. ClaudSkills is an open registry — every skill keeps its source repository's license, and manual install via copy is free. ClaudSkills Pro ($9/mo, $79/yr, or $149 one-time) adds one-click install via the desktop app and a multi-signal Quality Score.
When should I use the Stata C Plugins skill?
Use Stata C Plugins when your Claude Code task falls under the Content category — specifically in the translation area. Claude Code auto-discovers installed skills and invokes the right one based on the task description, so you can also ask Claude directly (e.g. "use Stata C Plugins" or describe the task and let Claude pick). Browse related skills at /category/content/.
What is a Claude Code skill and how does the Stata C Plugins skill fit in?
A Claude Code skill is a SKILL.md file that lives under ~/.claude/skills/<name>/ and tells the Claude Code CLI agent how to perform a specific task (instructions, prompts, allowed tools). Skills are auto-discovered at session start. Stata C Plugins is one of 67,000+ skills indexed in the open ClaudSkills catalog, classified under the Content category. Learn more at /learn/what-is-a-claude-skill/.

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brycewang-stanford. (2026). Stata C Plugins [Claude Code skill]. ClaudSkills. https://claudskills.com/skills/stata-c-plugins/
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@misc{stata-c-plugins-2026,
  author    = {brycewang-stanford},
  title     = {Stata C Plugins [Claude Code skill]},
  year      = {2026},
  publisher = {ClaudSkills},
  url       = {https://claudskills.com/skills/stata-c-plugins/}
}

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