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Discord channels plugin was working previously but now shows:

--channels ignored (plugin:discord@claude-plugins-official)
Channels are not currently available

Root Cause

Discord channels plugin was working previously but now shows:

--channels ignored (plugin:discord@claude-plugins-official)
Channels are not currently available

Code Example

--channels ignored (plugin:discord@claude-plugins-official)
Channels are not currently available
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Description

Discord channels plugin was working previously but now shows:

--channels ignored (plugin:discord@claude-plugins-official)
Channels are not currently available

Environment

  • Claude Code version: 2.1.104
  • OS: macOS (Darwin 25.2.0)
  • Subscription: Max plan
  • Auth method: claude.ai login
  • Plugin: discord@claude-plugins-official v0.0.4

What I've verified

  • Plugin is installed and enabled (claude plugins list confirms ✔ enabled)
  • Bot token is set in ~/.claude/channels/discord/.env
  • access.json is properly configured with allowlist policy
  • Auth is via claude.ai (not API key or Console)
  • No managed/enterprise settings blocking channels
  • CLAUDE_CODE_DISABLE_NONESSENTIAL_TRAFFIC is NOT set
  • Reinstalled the plugin — same result
  • Restarted Claude Code with --channels plugin:discord@claude-plugins-official — same result

Expected behavior

Channels should connect to Discord as they did previously.

Actual behavior

The --channels flag is silently ignored with the message "Channels are not currently available." This appears to be a server-side feature flag issue.

Related

Similar to #36460

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TL;DR

The issue might be related to a server-side feature flag, so checking the plugin's compatibility with the current Claude Code version and verifying server-side settings is necessary.

Guidance

  • Verify that the discord@claude-plugins-official plugin version 0.0.4 is compatible with Claude Code version 2.1.104.
  • Check the Claude Code documentation or official channels for any updates on server-side feature flags that might be affecting the Discord channels plugin.
  • Review the access.json file to ensure the allowlist policy is correctly configured and not blocking the Discord channels plugin.
  • Consider checking the related issue #36460 for any potential workarounds or solutions that might apply to this case.

Example

No code snippet is provided as the issue does not require a code-level fix at this point.

Notes

The issue seems to be related to a server-side feature flag, which might be outside of the user's control. The user has already taken several steps to troubleshoot the issue, including reinstalling the plugin and restarting Claude Code.

Recommendation

Apply workaround: Given the potential server-side nature of the issue, applying a workaround or waiting for an update that addresses the feature flag issue might be the best course of action. The user should monitor the related issue #36460 and the official Claude Code channels for any updates.

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Expected behavior

Channels should connect to Discord as they did previously.

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