claude /plugin: Manage Feature Bundles by Toggling Them On and Off

As you add various features to Claude Code, you may end up with a pile of things you no longer use. It can also be confusing to tell what's enabled. The /plugin command lets you see your installed plugins at a glance and manage them directly: enable, disable, and even remove them.

Definition (What It Is)

/plugin is a command for managing the plugins (extension bundles that add new features on top of the basics) installed in Claude Code. You can handle enabling, disabling, and removing all from this one screen.

Plugins are like adding options to a car. Just as you fit only the options you need and remove the ones you don't, /plugin lets you pick only the features your current work requires.

How to Use It (By Difficulty)

Basic — Opening the Management Screen

/plugin

Type this single line and the plugin management screen opens. You'll see a list of installed plugins, and you can enable, disable, or remove each item. Disabling is different from removing, so if you only disable it, you can turn it back on later.

Common Pitfalls (If Applicable)

"Disable" and "remove" are different actions. If you won't use it for a while, just disable it (the settings stay intact), and only remove it when you truly don't need it. If you remove it, you'll have to install it from scratch when you want to use it again. Also, the more plugins you keep enabled, the more information Claude has to process at once, which can make it sluggish, so it's best to disable what you don't use.

Real-World Example

If you usually have several plugins installed but many aren't needed for your current work, you can disable the unused ones in /plugin to keep Claude Code lightweight. Running it so that you only enable the bundle you need whenever your type of work changes keeps things tidy.

Taking It Further

Being free to enable and disable means you can swap features as your work situation changes. For example, you can separate the plugins you use for document work from those you use for coding work, and manage your environment by toggling them on and off depending on the situation.

Summary

/plugin is a command for managing installed plugins by enabling, disabling, and removing them. Typing it opens a management screen where you can see the list at a glance. Distinguish between disabling things you'll briefly stop using and removing only what you'll fully drop, and keep only the features you need for a lightweight setup.

Reference: Claude Code v2.1.154 (2026.05)