claude-code - 💡(How to fix) Fix [BUG] /buddy returns "Unknown skill: buddy" [6 comments, 7 participants]

Error Messages/Logs

different error, not "Unknown skill")

TL;DR

The /buddy companion feature can likely be restored by downgrading to a previous version of Claude Code, as the issue started after an auto-update to v2.1.97.

Guidance

• Verify that the issue persists across different terminals and environments to rule out any local configuration issues.
• Check the release notes for v2.1.97 to see if the /buddy feature was intentionally removed or deprecated.
• Attempt to downgrade to a previous version of Claude Code (e.g., the version used on April 8) to see if the feature is restored.
• If downgrading is not possible, consider reaching out to Anthropic support for further assistance, as multiple Pro subscribers are affected.

Example

No code snippet is provided, as the issue appears to be related to a removed feature rather than a code-specific problem.

Notes

The fact that multiple Pro subscribers are affected simultaneously suggests that the issue may be related to a change in the Claude Code binary rather than a server-side issue. However, without further information from Anthropic, it is difficult to determine the root cause of the problem.

Recommendation

Apply workaround: Downgrade to a previous version of Claude Code, as this is likely to restore the /buddy feature. This is recommended because the issue started after an auto-update, and downgrading may provide a temporary solution until the issue is resolved in a future update.