diff --git a/.claude-plugin/marketplace.json b/.claude-plugin/marketplace.json
index c435b2f5..0457ba8a 100644
--- a/.claude-plugin/marketplace.json
+++ b/.claude-plugin/marketplace.json
@@ -24,7 +24,7 @@
     },
     {
       "name": "compound-engineering-core",
-      "description": "Core compounding engineering workflow. 17 agents, 14 commands, 8 skills for research, review, and workflow automation. Framework-agnostic foundation.",
+      "description": "Core compounding engineering workflow. 14 agents, 4 commands, 5 skills. The essential plan-review-work-compound cycle.",
       "version": "1.0.0",
       "author": {
         "name": "Kieran Klaassen",
@@ -32,9 +32,35 @@
         "email": "kieran@every.to"
       },
       "homepage": "https://github.com/EveryInc/compound-engineering-plugin",
-      "tags": ["compound-engineering", "workflow-automation", "code-review", "research"],
+      "tags": ["compound-engineering", "code-review", "research"],
       "source": "./plugins/compound-engineering-core"
     },
+    {
+      "name": "workflow-automation",
+      "description": "Automation helpers for resolving PRs, todos, bugs, and generating changelogs. 3 agents, 7 commands, 1 skill.",
+      "version": "1.0.0",
+      "author": {
+        "name": "Kieran Klaassen",
+        "url": "https://github.com/kieranklaassen",
+        "email": "kieran@every.to"
+      },
+      "homepage": "https://github.com/EveryInc/compound-engineering-plugin",
+      "tags": ["automation", "workflow", "pr-review"],
+      "source": "./plugins/workflow-automation"
+    },
+    {
+      "name": "plugin-dev",
+      "description": "Tools for developing Claude Code plugins. 3 commands, 2 skills for creating commands and skills.",
+      "version": "1.0.0",
+      "author": {
+        "name": "Kieran Klaassen",
+        "url": "https://github.com/kieranklaassen",
+        "email": "kieran@every.to"
+      },
+      "homepage": "https://github.com/EveryInc/compound-engineering-plugin",
+      "tags": ["plugin-development", "meta"],
+      "source": "./plugins/plugin-dev"
+    },
     {
       "name": "rails-dev",
       "description": "Ruby/Rails development with DHH/37signals style. 4 agents, 4 skills for opinionated Rails code review and style conventions.",
diff --git a/plugins/compound-engineering-core/.claude-plugin/plugin.json b/plugins/compound-engineering-core/.claude-plugin/plugin.json
index 3219c047..dd2f2efb 100644
--- a/plugins/compound-engineering-core/.claude-plugin/plugin.json
+++ b/plugins/compound-engineering-core/.claude-plugin/plugin.json
@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 {
   "name": "compound-engineering-core",
   "version": "1.0.0",
-  "description": "Core compounding engineering workflow. 17 agents, 14 commands, 8 skills for research, review, and workflow automation. Framework-agnostic foundation.",
+  "description": "Core compounding engineering workflow. 14 agents, 4 commands, 5 skills. The essential plan-review-work-compound cycle.",
   "author": {
     "name": "Kieran Klaassen",
     "email": "kieran@every.to",
diff --git a/plugins/compound-engineering-core/README.md b/plugins/compound-engineering-core/README.md
index c5aca250..15d03c39 100644
--- a/plugins/compound-engineering-core/README.md
+++ b/plugins/compound-engineering-core/README.md
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 # compound-engineering-core
 
-Core compounding engineering workflow. Framework-agnostic foundation for AI-powered development.
+The essential workflow cycle: **plan → review → work → compound**.
 
 ## Installation
 
@@ -8,67 +8,37 @@ Core compounding engineering workflow. Framework-agnostic foundation for AI-powe
 claude /plugin install compound-engineering-core
 ```
 
+> **Get the full experience:** Core provides the foundation, but the real power comes from combining plugins. See [Recommended Combinations](#recommended-combinations) below.
+
 ## What's Included
 
-### Commands (14)
+### Commands (4)
+
+The core workflow cycle:
 
-**Workflow Commands:**
 - `/workflows:plan` - Create implementation plans
-- `/workflows:review` - Comprehensive code review
-- `/workflows:work` - Execute work items
-- `/workflows:compound` - Document solved problems
+- `/workflows:review` - Comprehensive code review with 14 specialized agents
+- `/workflows:work` - Execute plans systematically
+- `/workflows:compound` - Document solutions for future reference
 
-**Review Commands:**
-- `/plan_review` - Review plans with multiple agents
-- `/resolve_pr_parallel` - Resolve PR comments in parallel
+### Agents (14)
 
-**Automation Commands:**
-- `/resolve_parallel` - Resolve TODOs in parallel
-- `/resolve_todo_parallel` - Resolve CLI todos in parallel
-- `/reproduce-bug` - Reproduce and validate bugs
-- `/triage` - Triage findings
-- `/changelog` - Generate changelogs
+**Research agents** for understanding codebases:
+- `repo-research-analyst`, `best-practices-researcher`, `framework-docs-researcher`
+- `spec-flow-analyzer`, `git-history-analyzer`
 
-**Plugin Development:**
-- `/generate_command` - Create new commands
-- `/heal-skill` - Fix broken skills
-- `/create-agent-skill` - Create new skills
+**Review agents** for code quality:
+- `code-simplicity-reviewer`, `pattern-recognition-specialist`, `architecture-strategist`
+- `performance-oracle`, `security-sentinel`, `data-integrity-guardian`
+- `data-migration-expert`, `deployment-verification-agent`, `agent-native-reviewer`
 
-### Agents (17)
+### Skills (5)
 
-**Research:**
-- `repo-research-analyst` - Analyze repositories
-- `best-practices-researcher` - Research best practices
-- `framework-docs-researcher` - Research framework docs
-- `spec-flow-analyzer` - Analyze specifications
-- `git-history-analyzer` - Analyze git history
-
-**Review:**
-- `code-simplicity-reviewer` - Review for simplicity
-- `pattern-recognition-specialist` - Identify patterns
-- `architecture-strategist` - Review architecture
-- `performance-oracle` - Review performance
-- `security-sentinel` - Security review
-- `data-integrity-guardian` - Data integrity review
-- `data-migration-expert` - Migration review
-- `deployment-verification-agent` - Deployment verification
-- `agent-native-reviewer` - Agent accessibility review
-
-**Workflow:**
-- `bug-reproduction-validator` - Validate bug reports
-- `pr-comment-resolver` - Resolve PR comments
-- `every-style-editor` - Style editing
-
-### Skills (8)
-
-- `compound-docs` - Document solutions
+- `compound-docs` - Document solutions with YAML frontmatter
 - `file-todos` - File-based todo tracking
 - `git-worktree` - Git worktree management
-- `skill-creator` - Create new skills
-- `create-agent-skills` - Agent skill creation
-- `gemini-imagegen` - Gemini image generation
-- `agent-native-architecture` - Agent-native patterns
-- `every-style-editor` - Every style guide
+- `gemini-imagegen` - Image generation with Gemini
+- `agent-native-architecture` - Build agent-native features
 
 ### MCP Servers
 
@@ -76,8 +46,6 @@ claude /plugin install compound-engineering-core
 
 ## Usage
 
-After installing, use the workflow commands:
-
 ```bash
 # Plan a feature
 claude /workflows:plan "Add user authentication"
@@ -88,15 +56,50 @@ claude /workflows:review 123
 # Execute a plan
 claude /workflows:work plans/my-plan.md
 
-# Document a solution
+# Document what you learned
 claude /workflows:compound
 ```
 
+## Recommended Combinations
+
+Core is just the beginning. Install additional plugins based on your stack:
+
+### For Rails Developers
+```bash
+claude /plugin install compound-engineering-core rails-dev workflow-automation
+```
+Adds DHH/37signals style guides, Rails-specific reviewers, and automation helpers.
+
+### For Full-Stack (Rails + TypeScript)
+```bash
+claude /plugin install compound-engineering-core rails-dev typescript-dev frontend-design workflow-automation
+```
+Complete coverage for Rails backends with TypeScript frontends and design tools.
+
+### For Python Developers
+```bash
+claude /plugin install compound-engineering-core python-dev workflow-automation
+```
+
+### For Plugin Developers
+```bash
+claude /plugin install compound-engineering-core plugin-dev
+```
+Add tools for creating your own commands and skills.
+
+### Everything (Meta-Package)
+```bash
+claude /plugin install compound-engineering
+```
+Installs all plugins at once.
+
 ## Related Plugins
 
-For framework-specific tools, install additional plugins:
-
-- `rails-dev` - Ruby/Rails style and review
-- `python-dev` - Python review
-- `typescript-dev` - TypeScript/JS review
-- `frontend-design` - Design tools with Playwright
+| Plugin | What it adds |
+|--------|--------------|
+| `rails-dev` | DHH/37signals style, Rails reviewers |
+| `python-dev` | Python code review |
+| `typescript-dev` | TypeScript/JS review, race condition detection |
+| `frontend-design` | Figma sync, design iteration, Playwright |
+| `workflow-automation` | PR resolution, batch operations, changelog |
+| `plugin-dev` | Create your own commands and skills |
diff --git a/plugins/frontend-design/README.md b/plugins/frontend-design/README.md
index f27a6aab..731f5de8 100644
--- a/plugins/frontend-design/README.md
+++ b/plugins/frontend-design/README.md
@@ -5,11 +5,11 @@ Design implementation, iteration, and Figma sync.
 ## Installation
 
 ```bash
-# Requires core plugin
-claude /plugin install compound-engineering-core
+# Install with core (recommended)
+claude /plugin install compound-engineering-core frontend-design
 
-# Install design tools
-claude /plugin install frontend-design
+# Full frontend stack
+claude /plugin install compound-engineering-core typescript-dev frontend-design workflow-automation
 ```
 
 ## What's Included
@@ -60,3 +60,11 @@ claude "Review if this implementation matches the Figma design"
 
 - Node.js (for Playwright MCP)
 - Playwright is installed automatically via `npx`
+
+## Works Best With
+
+| Plugin | Why |
+|--------|-----|
+| `compound-engineering-core` | Base workflow |
+| `typescript-dev` | TypeScript/JS review for frontend code |
+| `workflow-automation` | Batch operations |
diff --git a/plugins/plugin-dev/.claude-plugin/plugin.json b/plugins/plugin-dev/.claude-plugin/plugin.json
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..3aba0cda
--- /dev/null
+++ b/plugins/plugin-dev/.claude-plugin/plugin.json
@@ -0,0 +1,19 @@
+{
+  "name": "plugin-dev",
+  "version": "1.0.0",
+  "description": "Tools for developing Claude Code plugins. 3 commands, 2 skills for creating commands and skills.",
+  "author": {
+    "name": "Kieran Klaassen",
+    "email": "kieran@every.to",
+    "url": "https://github.com/kieranklaassen"
+  },
+  "homepage": "https://github.com/EveryInc/compound-engineering-plugin",
+  "repository": "https://github.com/EveryInc/compound-engineering-plugin",
+  "license": "MIT",
+  "keywords": [
+    "plugin-development",
+    "commands",
+    "skills",
+    "meta"
+  ]
+}
diff --git a/plugins/plugin-dev/README.md b/plugins/plugin-dev/README.md
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..1bf430c0
--- /dev/null
+++ b/plugins/plugin-dev/README.md
@@ -0,0 +1,42 @@
+# plugin-dev
+
+Tools for developing Claude Code plugins, commands, and skills.
+
+## Installation
+
+```bash
+# Install with core (recommended)
+claude /plugin install compound-engineering-core plugin-dev
+```
+
+## What's Included
+
+### Commands (3)
+
+- `/generate_command` - Create new slash commands
+- `/heal-skill` - Fix broken or outdated skills
+- `/create-agent-skill` - Create new skills with guidance
+
+### Skills (2)
+
+- `skill-creator` - Comprehensive skill creation guide
+- `create-agent-skills` - Agent-assisted skill creation
+
+## Usage
+
+```bash
+# Create a new command
+claude /generate_command "deploy to staging"
+
+# Fix a broken skill
+claude /heal-skill my-skill
+
+# Create a new skill with expert guidance
+claude /create-agent-skill "Rails testing patterns"
+```
+
+## Works Best With
+
+| Plugin | Why |
+|--------|-----|
+| `compound-engineering-core` | Base workflow for planning and documenting |
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+++ b/plugins/python-dev/README.md
@@ -5,11 +5,11 @@ Python development and code review.
 ## Installation
 
 ```bash
-# Requires core plugin
-claude /plugin install compound-engineering-core
+# Install with core (recommended)
+claude /plugin install compound-engineering-core python-dev
 
-# Install Python tools
-claude /plugin install python-dev
+# Add automation for the full experience
+claude /plugin install compound-engineering-core python-dev workflow-automation
 ```
 
 ## What's Included
@@ -20,7 +20,7 @@ claude /plugin install python-dev
 
 ## Usage
 
-The Python reviewer is automatically used by `/workflows:review` when reviewing Python code:
+The Python reviewer integrates with `/workflows:review` from core:
 
 ```bash
 claude /workflows:review 123
@@ -34,3 +34,10 @@ This plugin is small but growing. Planned additions:
 - FastAPI/Django patterns
 - Type hint reviewer
 - Testing patterns
+
+## Works Best With
+
+| Plugin | Why |
+|--------|-----|
+| `compound-engineering-core` | Required for `/workflows:review` |
+| `workflow-automation` | Batch PR resolution |
diff --git a/plugins/rails-dev/README.md b/plugins/rails-dev/README.md
index f807d0dd..358aad2c 100644
--- a/plugins/rails-dev/README.md
+++ b/plugins/rails-dev/README.md
@@ -5,11 +5,11 @@ Ruby/Rails development with DHH/37signals style conventions.
 ## Installation
 
 ```bash
-# Requires core plugin
-claude /plugin install compound-engineering-core
+# Install with core (recommended)
+claude /plugin install compound-engineering-core rails-dev
 
-# Install Rails tools
-claude /plugin install rails-dev
+# Add automation helpers for the full experience
+claude /plugin install compound-engineering-core rails-dev workflow-automation
 ```
 
 ## What's Included
@@ -30,16 +30,13 @@ claude /plugin install rails-dev
 
 ## Usage
 
-### Code Review
-
-The Rails reviewers are automatically used by `/workflows:review` when reviewing Rails code:
+The Rails reviewers integrate with `/workflows:review` from core:
 
 ```bash
+# Review a Rails PR with DHH-style feedback
 claude /workflows:review 123
 ```
 
-### Style Skills
-
 Invoke skills directly for style guidance:
 
 ```bash
@@ -60,3 +57,11 @@ This plugin embodies the 37signals approach:
 - **Records as state** - Not boolean columns
 - **Database-backed** - No Redis, use Solid Queue/Cache/Cable
 - **Build before gem** - Understand your code
+
+## Works Best With
+
+| Plugin | Why |
+|--------|-----|
+| `compound-engineering-core` | Required for `/workflows:review` |
+| `workflow-automation` | Batch PR resolution, changelog generation |
+| `frontend-design` | If doing Rails + Hotwire frontends |
diff --git a/plugins/typescript-dev/README.md b/plugins/typescript-dev/README.md
index 5a3e55d5..220f3c77 100644
--- a/plugins/typescript-dev/README.md
+++ b/plugins/typescript-dev/README.md
@@ -5,11 +5,11 @@ TypeScript/JavaScript development and code review.
 ## Installation
 
 ```bash
-# Requires core plugin
-claude /plugin install compound-engineering-core
+# Install with core (recommended)
+claude /plugin install compound-engineering-core typescript-dev
 
-# Install TypeScript tools
-claude /plugin install typescript-dev
+# Add design tools for frontend work
+claude /plugin install compound-engineering-core typescript-dev frontend-design workflow-automation
 ```
 
 ## What's Included
@@ -21,7 +21,7 @@ claude /plugin install typescript-dev
 
 ## Usage
 
-The TypeScript reviewers are automatically used by `/workflows:review` when reviewing TypeScript/JavaScript code:
+The TypeScript reviewers integrate with `/workflows:review` from core:
 
 ```bash
 claude /workflows:review 123
@@ -35,3 +35,11 @@ The `julik-frontend-races-reviewer` specifically looks for:
 - Race conditions in async operations
 - Event handler timing issues
 - State update races
+
+## Works Best With
+
+| Plugin | Why |
+|--------|-----|
+| `compound-engineering-core` | Required for `/workflows:review` |
+| `frontend-design` | Design iteration with Playwright |
+| `workflow-automation` | Batch PR resolution |
diff --git a/plugins/workflow-automation/.claude-plugin/plugin.json b/plugins/workflow-automation/.claude-plugin/plugin.json
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..effa20cf
--- /dev/null
+++ b/plugins/workflow-automation/.claude-plugin/plugin.json
@@ -0,0 +1,19 @@
+{
+  "name": "workflow-automation",
+  "version": "1.0.0",
+  "description": "Automation helpers for resolving PRs, todos, bugs, and generating changelogs. 3 agents, 7 commands, 1 skill.",
+  "author": {
+    "name": "Kieran Klaassen",
+    "email": "kieran@every.to",
+    "url": "https://github.com/kieranklaassen"
+  },
+  "homepage": "https://github.com/EveryInc/compound-engineering-plugin",
+  "repository": "https://github.com/EveryInc/compound-engineering-plugin",
+  "license": "MIT",
+  "keywords": [
+    "automation",
+    "workflow",
+    "pr-review",
+    "todo"
+  ]
+}
diff --git a/plugins/workflow-automation/README.md b/plugins/workflow-automation/README.md
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..6bec5759
--- /dev/null
+++ b/plugins/workflow-automation/README.md
@@ -0,0 +1,55 @@
+# workflow-automation
+
+Automation helpers for batch operations, PR resolution, and utility tasks.
+
+## Installation
+
+```bash
+# Install with core (recommended)
+claude /plugin install compound-engineering-core workflow-automation
+```
+
+## What's Included
+
+### Commands (7)
+
+- `/resolve_pr_parallel` - Resolve PR comments in parallel
+- `/plan_review` - Review plans with multiple agents
+- `/resolve_parallel` - Resolve TODOs in parallel
+- `/resolve_todo_parallel` - Resolve CLI todos in parallel
+- `/reproduce-bug` - Reproduce and validate bugs
+- `/triage` - Triage findings by severity
+- `/changelog` - Generate changelogs from commits
+
+### Agents (3)
+
+- `bug-reproduction-validator` - Validate bug reports
+- `pr-comment-resolver` - Resolve PR comments
+- `every-style-editor` - Style editing
+
+### Skills (1)
+
+- `every-style-editor` - Every style guide for writing
+
+## Usage
+
+```bash
+# After /workflows:review finds issues, resolve them in parallel
+claude /resolve_pr_parallel 123
+
+# Review a plan with multiple specialized agents
+claude /plan_review plans/my-feature.md
+
+# Generate a weekly changelog
+claude /changelog weekly
+
+# Triage findings by severity
+claude /triage
+```
+
+## Works Best With
+
+| Plugin | Why |
+|--------|-----|
+| `compound-engineering-core` | Required - provides the base workflow |
+| `rails-dev` / `python-dev` / `typescript-dev` | Framework-specific reviewers |
diff --git a/plugins/compound-engineering-core/agents/workflow/bug-reproduction-validator.md b/plugins/workflow-automation/agents/bug-reproduction-validator.md
similarity index 100%
rename from plugins/compound-engineering-core/agents/workflow/bug-reproduction-validator.md
rename to plugins/workflow-automation/agents/bug-reproduction-validator.md
diff --git a/plugins/compound-engineering-core/agents/workflow/every-style-editor.md b/plugins/workflow-automation/agents/every-style-editor.md
similarity index 100%
rename from plugins/compound-engineering-core/agents/workflow/every-style-editor.md
rename to plugins/workflow-automation/agents/every-style-editor.md
diff --git a/plugins/compound-engineering-core/agents/workflow/pr-comment-resolver.md b/plugins/workflow-automation/agents/pr-comment-resolver.md
similarity index 100%
rename from plugins/compound-engineering-core/agents/workflow/pr-comment-resolver.md
rename to plugins/workflow-automation/agents/pr-comment-resolver.md
diff --git a/plugins/compound-engineering-core/commands/changelog.md b/plugins/workflow-automation/commands/changelog.md
similarity index 100%
rename from plugins/compound-engineering-core/commands/changelog.md
rename to plugins/workflow-automation/commands/changelog.md
diff --git a/plugins/compound-engineering-core/commands/plan_review.md b/plugins/workflow-automation/commands/plan_review.md
similarity index 100%
rename from plugins/compound-engineering-core/commands/plan_review.md
rename to plugins/workflow-automation/commands/plan_review.md
diff --git a/plugins/compound-engineering-core/commands/reproduce-bug.md b/plugins/workflow-automation/commands/reproduce-bug.md
similarity index 100%
rename from plugins/compound-engineering-core/commands/reproduce-bug.md
rename to plugins/workflow-automation/commands/reproduce-bug.md
diff --git a/plugins/compound-engineering-core/commands/resolve_parallel.md b/plugins/workflow-automation/commands/resolve_parallel.md
similarity index 100%
rename from plugins/compound-engineering-core/commands/resolve_parallel.md
rename to plugins/workflow-automation/commands/resolve_parallel.md
diff --git a/plugins/compound-engineering-core/commands/resolve_pr_parallel.md b/plugins/workflow-automation/commands/resolve_pr_parallel.md
similarity index 100%
rename from plugins/compound-engineering-core/commands/resolve_pr_parallel.md
rename to plugins/workflow-automation/commands/resolve_pr_parallel.md
diff --git a/plugins/compound-engineering-core/commands/resolve_todo_parallel.md b/plugins/workflow-automation/commands/resolve_todo_parallel.md
similarity index 100%
rename from plugins/compound-engineering-core/commands/resolve_todo_parallel.md
rename to plugins/workflow-automation/commands/resolve_todo_parallel.md
diff --git a/plugins/compound-engineering-core/commands/triage.md b/plugins/workflow-automation/commands/triage.md
similarity index 100%
rename from plugins/compound-engineering-core/commands/triage.md
rename to plugins/workflow-automation/commands/triage.md
diff --git a/plugins/compound-engineering-core/skills/every-style-editor/SKILL.md b/plugins/workflow-automation/every-style-editor/SKILL.md
similarity index 100%
rename from plugins/compound-engineering-core/skills/every-style-editor/SKILL.md
rename to plugins/workflow-automation/every-style-editor/SKILL.md
diff --git a/plugins/compound-engineering-core/skills/every-style-editor/references/EVERY_WRITE_STYLE.md b/plugins/workflow-automation/every-style-editor/references/EVERY_WRITE_STYLE.md
similarity index 100%
rename from plugins/compound-engineering-core/skills/every-style-editor/references/EVERY_WRITE_STYLE.md
rename to plugins/workflow-automation/every-style-editor/references/EVERY_WRITE_STYLE.md