Cowork: plugin upload dialog fails for .zip and .plugin files
Resolved 💬 4 comments Opened Mar 30, 2026 by iamadalek Closed May 2, 2026
Bug Report: Plugin Upload Dialog
Description
The upload dialog in Cowork (desktop app) fails to import plugins via .zip or .plugin file uploads. Previously working plugin files also fail — the dialog either silently fails or returns unclear errors.
Reproduction Steps
- Open Cowork desktop app
- Go to plugin management
- Attempt to upload a
.zipor.pluginfile containing a valid plugin - Observe: upload fails silently or with unhelpful error
Expected Behavior
Plugin should be imported and available in the Customize panel and chat.
Workaround
Use GitHub marketplace sync (repo-based install) instead of file upload.
Environment
- Cowork desktop app (macOS)
- Plugin format confirmed valid (works in Claude Code CLI)
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