claude-code - 💡(How to fix) Fix [Feature Request] Support relative/portable paths in plugin manifest installPath for cross-environment ~/.claude sharing [1 comments, 2 participants]

TL;DR

Support for relative paths in plugin manifests could resolve the issue of plugins not loading in different environments.

Guidance

• Consider using relative paths in installed_plugins.json and known_marketplaces.json to make the setup more flexible across environments.
• Evaluate the feasibility of implementing ~ or $HOME expansion in installPath and installLocation as an alternative solution.
• Investigate the possibility of introducing a config flag to opt-in for relative paths, ensuring backward compatibility.
• Test the proposed solution in a devcontainer setup with a different remote user to verify its effectiveness.

Example

No code snippet is provided as the issue description does not include specific code references.

Notes

The proposed solution may require changes to the plugin installation process and the parsing of installed_plugins.json and known_marketplaces.json. It is essential to ensure that the new approach does not introduce compatibility issues with existing plugins.

Recommendation

Apply a workaround by using relative paths in plugin manifests, as it is the preferred solution mentioned in the issue description, providing an unambiguous and environment-agnostic way to store plugin locations.