A Claude Code and Cowork plugin called Bob's Big Brain encountered installation issues due to a discrepancy between copying files and running `npm install`. The plugin has two modes: a pure JavaScript team mode and a local mode that relies on native Node.js modules like `better-sqlite3` and `fs-extra`. Marketplace installations only copy files, omitting the necessary `node_modules` directory, which caused the local mode to fail on startup for users. The solution involved implementing a bootstrap launcher that dynamically provisions native dependencies on first use, ensuring a seamless experience for all users regardless of their installation method. AI
IMPACT Ensures smoother plugin installation for AI-powered tools, reducing user friction.
RANK_REASON This is a technical post about a specific plugin's installation issue and its resolution, not a new model release or significant industry event.
- better-sqlite3
- Bob's Big Brain
- Claude Code and Cowork
- fs-extra
- MCP
- Node.js
- plugin-runtime/bootstrap.cjs
- SQLite
- TEAMKB_API_URL
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