How can I check if a plugin failed to load?

Run the /plugin command to open the management UI, then navigate to the 'Errors' tab to see manifest issues or missing file errors.

How do I refresh a plugin's SKILL.md file after making changes?

Since skills are memoized, you must run the /clear or /compact command within Claude Code to refresh the cache and pick up your latest changes.

When is a full restart of Claude Code required?

A restart is required when you add or modify MCP server configurations, change the core plugin code or manifest, or use the --plugin-dir flag for local development.

What is the difference between user, project, and local scopes?

User scope affects all your projects via ~/.claude/settings.json, project scope affects all users of a repo via .claude/settings.json, and local scope is for your personal settings within a specific project.

Where does Claude Code store cached plugins?

Plugins installed via a marketplace are downloaded and cached in the ~/.claude/plugins/cache/ directory.

Plugin Lifecycle Manager

Name: Plugin Lifecycle Manager
Author: nsheaps

bynsheaps

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Herramientas para Desarrolladores

Streamlines the installation, updating, and troubleshooting of Claude Code plugins and marketplace configurations.

The Plugin Lifecycle Manager provides comprehensive guidance for maintaining a stable Claude Code environment. It offers standardized patterns for installing plugins via marketplaces, local directories, or team settings, while clarifying the critical distinction between hot-reloaded components and those requiring a full restart. By documenting common failure modes—such as stale caches and versioned path mismatches—this skill ensures developers can efficiently manage their extension ecosystem and troubleshoot issues with hooks, MCP servers, and skills.

Características Principales

01Standardized installation via Marketplace, Local, and Team scopes

021 GitHub stars

03Automated and manual update procedures for cached plugins

04Plugin status verification and debug mode diagnostics

05Comprehensive hot-reload vs. restart reference matrix

06Built-in validation for plugin manifests and directory structures

Casos de Uso

01Installing and managing plugins from the nsheaps/ai-mktpl marketplace

02Troubleshooting why a skill or hook isn't triggering after a code change

03Configuring project-wide plugin settings for team collaboration

Características Principales

01Standardized installation via Marketplace, Local, and Team scopes

021 GitHub stars

03Automated and manual update procedures for cached plugins

04Plugin status verification and debug mode diagnostics

05Comprehensive hot-reload vs. restart reference matrix

06Built-in validation for plugin manifests and directory structures

Casos de Uso

01Installing and managing plugins from the nsheaps/ai-mktpl marketplace

02Troubleshooting why a skill or hook isn't triggering after a code change

03Configuring project-wide plugin settings for team collaboration