Claude Code v2.1.157: Automatic Plugin Loading and Scaffolding

Core summary

One sentence to understand this update

Claude Code v2.1.157 now automatically loads plugins from `.claude/skills` directories without requiring a marketplace, and adds a `claude plugin init` command for new plugin scaffolding.

Impact & opportunity

What this could mean

This update empowers developers to more easily extend Claude's capabilities with custom plugins, fostering a more flexible and integrated development experience for AI agents.