update-plugins

Reinstall local Claude Code plugins and update versioned cache paths in CLAUDE.md.

Updated Feb 28, 2026

Search Tags:#cache management #CLAUDE.md #claude plugins #plugin update #reinstall #local marketplace #version path patching

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npx skills add https://github.com/cosmicdreams/claude-plugins --skill update-plugins

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Skill: update-plugins
Source: https://github.com/cosmicdreams/claude-plugins/tree/main/admin/skills/update-plugins
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/cosmicdreams/claude-plugins --skill update-plugins

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill fixes outdated locally installed Claude Code plugins and stale plugin version paths in your project CLAUDE.md, so your environment stays aligned with the latest local plugin builds.

Core Features & Use Cases

Reinstalls locally installed plugins at user scope to pick up the newest available versions in your local marketplace cache.
Detects before/after plugin versions and reports what changed versus what was already up to date.
Patches CLAUDE.md versioned cache paths to replace old plugin cache directories with the updated versions after a reinstall, avoiding broken references.

Quick Start

Run update-plugins to reinstall all local plugins and update any stale plugin cache version paths inside your project CLAUDE.md.

Frequently Asked Questions about update-plugins

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema

How do I reinstall all locally installed Claude Code plugins to get the latest versions?▼

To reinstall local Claude Code plugins, run update-plugins to reinstall all user-scope plugins from the local marketplace cache and detect before and after plugin versions to report what changed.

Why does my CLAUDE.md have stale plugin cache paths after updating plugin versions?▼

Stale plugin cache paths in CLAUDE.md occur when plugin versions change but the file references are not updated, which this Skill fixes by performing in-place path substitution for changed plugin versions.

What is the best way to refresh outdated local Claude plugins across multiple projects on my machine?▼

Refreshing outdated local Claude plugins across projects is done by reinstalling the fixed set of plugins at user scope and patching versioned cache paths in your project CLAUDE.md to prevent broken references.

Does update-plugins report which plugin versions changed during the reinstall process?▼

Yes, the plugin update process emits structured PLUGIN_BEFORE and PLUGIN_AFTER status lines to detect and report which plugin versions changed versus which were already up to date.

Can I use this plugin maintenance Skill to fix broken references in my project CLAUDE.md?▼

You can fix broken references by using this Skill to patch CLAUDE.md versioned cache paths, replacing old plugin cache directories with updated versions after a reinstall to keep your environment aligned.

When should I run a local plugin reinstall and CLAUDE.md path patching?▼

You should run a local plugin reinstall and CLAUDE.md path patching after plugin version changes or when you need to refresh or update your installed Claude Code plugins across projects on your machine.