Cmd. /reload-plugins
Reload active plugins, warning on MCP changes.
Key takeaways
- Reload active plugins, warning on MCP changes.
- Check the input surface and availability before using the examples below.
Purpose
Reload active plugins, warning on MCP changes.
/reload-plugins [--force]Availability
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Input surface | Running CLI prompt |
| Kind | Built-in |
| Status | Current reference |
| Aliases | — |
| Documented minimum | Not specified |
| Reviewed against | 2026-09-22 · Claude Code 2.1.278 |
In -p, SDK, and Desktop on v2.1.260+, handles directly typed input only and does not apply plugin MCP server changes.
Examples
/reload-pluginsEffects and persistence
Applies active-plugin changes to the session. MCP tool changes that invalidate the cache are skipped unless --force is supplied.
Cautions
--force can apply MCP tool changes and invalidate the prompt cache. Use it after reviewing the warning.