Claude Code v2.1.157: Live Plugin Loading and Worktree Unlock
Claude Code has released version 2.1.157, which introduces automatic loading of plugins from a local .claude/skills/ directory, eliminating the need for marketplace publishing or explicit directory flags. This update, part of a rapid weekly release cadence, also includes enhancements to dispatched session configuration, logging for OpenTelemetry tool parameters, and over 20 bug fixes. The new plugin loading mechanism simplifies the integration of project-local tooling by allowing developers to drop plugin files directly into the specified directory for immediate use in new sessions. AI
IMPACT Simplifies development workflows for users of Claude Code by streamlining plugin integration.