CLAUDE_CODE_SYNC_PLUGINSI3
Updated by Alex Sorokoletov
CLAUDE_CODE_SYNC_PLUGINSI3 is a Claude Code environment variable. Removed in v2.1.228, so current releases ignore it. It is not in the official reference.
| Status | Removed in v2.1.228 |
|---|---|
| Added | Added between v2.1.224 and v2.1.227 |
| Category | Plugins and skills |
| Official docs | Not listed |
How to set it
For one session, export it in the shell that starts Claude Code:
export CLAUDE_CODE_SYNC_PLUGINSI3=<value>
claudeTo apply it to every session, add it to the env object of a settings file:
// ~/.claude/settings.json
{
"env": {
"CLAUDE_CODE_SYNC_PLUGINSI3": "<value>"
}
}Related variables
CLAUDE_CODE_SYNC_PLUGIN_INSTALL: Install plugins synchronously (block until done).CLAUDE_CODE_SYNC_SKILLSCLAUDE_CODE_CCR_EARLY_PLUGINS_SYNCCLAUDE_CODE_CCR_EARLY_SKILLS_SYNCCLAUDE_CODE_SYNC_PLUGINSCLAUDE_CODE_SYNC_PLUGINS_BUFFERED_DOWNLOADCLAUDE_CODE_SYNC_PLUGINS_DOWNLOAD_STALL_MSCLAUDE_API_SKILL_DESCRIPTION: Registration hook for the built-in "claude-api" skill that bundles Anthropic SDK docs (Python, TypeScript, Java, Go, Ruby, PHP, C#, curl) plus shared references on models, prompt caching, managed agents, and tool use.
Frequently asked questions
Which Claude Code version has CLAUDE_CODE_SYNC_PLUGINSI3?
Removed in v2.1.228, so current releases ignore it.
How do I set CLAUDE_CODE_SYNC_PLUGINSI3?
Export it before starting Claude Code (export CLAUDE_CODE_SYNC_PLUGINSI3=value), or add it to the "env" object in ~/.claude/settings.json to apply it to every session.
All variables, searchable: Claude Code environment variables.