chore: add plugins section in readme

README.md

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 - **File Explorer** - Interactive file tree with syntax highlighting and live editing
 - **Git Explorer** - View, stage and commit your changes. You can also switch branches 
 - **Session Management** - Resume conversations, manage multiple sessions, and track history
+- **Plugin System** - Extend CloudCLI with custom plugins — add new tabs, backend services, and integrations. [Build your own →](https://github.com/cloudcli-ai/cloudcli-plugin-starter)
 - **TaskMaster AI Integration** *(Optional)* - Advanced project management with AI-powered task planning, PRD parsing, and workflow automation
 - **Model Compatibility** - Works with Claude, GPT, and Gemini model families (see [`shared/modelConstants.js`](shared/modelConstants.js) for the full list of supported models)
 
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 **Recommended approach**: Start with basic tools enabled and add more as needed. You can always adjust these settings later.
 
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+
+## Plugins
+
+CloudCLI has a plugin system that lets you add custom tabs with their own frontend UI and optional Node.js backend. Install plugins from git repos directly in **Settings > Plugins**, or build your own.
+
+### Available Plugins
+
+| Plugin | Description |
+|---|---|
+| **[Project Stats](https://github.com/cloudcli-ai/cloudcli-plugin-starter)** | Shows file counts, lines of code, file-type breakdown, largest files, and recently modified files for your current project |
+
+### Build Your Own
+
+**[Plugin Starter Template →](https://github.com/cloudcli-ai/cloudcli-plugin-starter)** — fork this repo to create your own plugin. It includes a working example with frontend rendering, live context updates, and RPC communication to a backend server.
+
+**[Plugin Documentation →](https://cloudcli.ai/docs/plugin-overview)** — full guide to the plugin API, manifest format, security model, and more.
+
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 ## FAQ