[Feature Request] Hot-reload agents and memory without session restart

Resolved 💬 3 comments Opened Feb 6, 2026 by SHANG5150 Closed Feb 9, 2026

Bug Description
Feature Request: Support for Hot-Reloading Agents and Memory within a Session
Description:
I am currently exploring a workflow for recursive self-evolution of agents. This involves having Claude Code modify its own agent logic and memory files during a session. However, I’ve found that changes to agents or underlying configurations aren't applied until the tool is manually restarted.
Currently, I have to exit and restart Claude Code every time an iteration is made, which prevents a fully automated "overnight" evolution process.
Proposed Feature:
Add a command (e.g., /reload) or an automated mechanism to hot-reload agents and memory files without terminating the current session.
Benefit:
This feature would significantly lower the friction for developers building self-optimizing agentic systems and maximize the utility of Claude Code as a continuous development tool.

Environment Info

  • Platform: win32
  • Terminal: windows-terminal
  • Version: 2.1.34
  • Feedback ID: affa4f87-5850-448f-a98d-65d6c6b1a308

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