You'll noticeTier: how much it should matter to you
2Useful: my rating, 1 to 5
1Signal: worth watching, 1 to 5
PluginsArea: what it touches
ImprovementsKind: in v2.1.271,
ImprovementsSection of the release
What
reloadPlugins was replaced with a sessionPlugins object that exposes a reload() method (same behavior as before) plus a new retarget() method for repointing plugins.
Reloading a plugin's hooks manifest now returns a result that distinguishes whether to retry or stop, instead of a generic pass/fail.
The /config plugin-reload screen now reads each module's outcome (reloaded, refused, or held) to build its status message, rather than catching a generic error string.
Why
This gives clearer feedback when Claude Code reloads plugin hooks: instead of a vague error, you can see specifically whether a module reloaded successfully, was refused, or is being held, making it easier to diagnose plugin problems.
How sure we are
One source agreesOne thing we can check says the same as this entry.
Anthropic's release notes agreeAdded mouse support to the /config panel in fullscreen mode: the wheel scrolls the settings list, a click on a setting's value changes it…
