You'll noticeTier: how much it should matter to you
2Useful: my rating, 1 to 5
1Signal: worth watching, 1 to 5
Plugin InstallArea: what it touches
ImprovementsKind: in v2.1.277,
ImprovementsSection of the release
What
When installing a plugin or seeing the 'already installed' message, Claude Code now computes and shows the plugin's installedVersion versus its availableVersion.
If the plugin loads in place from a local or linked source, the message notes that edits take effect at the next session start or via /reload-plugins, and includes a command hint to re-record the version.
If a newer version is available, the message notes that and includes a hint for the update command to run.
Why
This makes it clearer to users whether their installed plugin is current, out of date, or running from a local/linked source that needs a reload to pick up changes, instead of showing a bare 'already installed' message with no version context.
