[BUG] Cached plugin overrides local plugin with same name.
Resolved 💬 3 comments Opened Jan 21, 2026 by larsappel Closed Feb 27, 2026
Preflight Checklist
- [x] I have searched existing issues and this hasn't been reported yet
- [x] This is a single bug report (please file separate reports for different bugs)
- [x] I am using the latest version of Claude Code
What's Wrong?
- Have a cached plugin with skill X
- Have a local plugin with the same skill X
- Run claude --plugin-dir ./local-plugin
- Invoke /X — it loads from cache instead of local
What Should Happen?
it should load local plugin
Error Messages/Logs
Steps to Reproduce
- Have a cached plugin with skill X
- Have a local plugin with the same skill X
- Run claude --plugin-dir ./local-plugin
- Invoke /X — it loads from cache instead of local
Claude Model
Opus
Is this a regression?
I don't know
Last Working Version
_No response_
Claude Code Version
2.1.9 (Claude Code)
Platform
Anthropic API
Operating System
macOS
Terminal/Shell
Terminal.app (macOS)
Additional Information
_No response_
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