self-reload-plugins

What problem does it solve?

When an MCP server or plugin disconnects mid-session while using Claude Code, you have to manually switch to the terminal and type /reload-plugins to restore functionality, which breaks your workflow. This skill eliminates that manual step by automatically triggering the reload command for you.

Core Features & Use Cases

• Automatic MCP Recovery: Detects when expected MCP tools or plugins go missing or stop responding, and triggers the reload process without user intervention.
• Multi-Terminal Support: Works with iTerm2, Terminal.app, Ghostty, WezTerm, kitty, and Alacritty on macOS, using the most reliable interaction method for each terminal type.
• Safe Execution: Uses a two-tier matching system (process tty first, then window title) and omits blind frontmost keystroke fallbacks to ensure the reload command never lands in the wrong application.
• Use Case: If your chrome-devtools MCP plugin crashes mid-task, this skill will automatically send /reload-plugins to your Claude terminal to restore the tool in seconds, no manual input needed.

Quick Start

Use the self-reload-plugins skill to automatically reload your MCP plugins when they disconnect mid-session without you typing any commands into the terminal.