[BUG]: OpenCode Desktop doesn't watch skills folder to recognize commands once you install it after it is already opened. #6808

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opened 2026-02-16 18:05:19 -05:00 by yindo · 3 comments
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Originally created by @deadcoder0904 on GitHub (Jan 19, 2026).

Originally assigned to: @adamdotdevin on GitHub.

Description

So whenever I have my OpenCode desktop opened up and then I try to install a command, it doesn't show up when I press / command.

But when I close it and reopen it, then it shows up.

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OpenCode version

Version 1.1.25

Steps to reproduce

1.  Open OpenCode desktop in a folder
2.  Add a command in commands folder locally
3.  Press / in OpenCode desktop to see it not appear
4.  Now try to reopen OpenCode Desktop and to see the command appear.

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macOS

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Ghostty

Originally created by @deadcoder0904 on GitHub (Jan 19, 2026). Originally assigned to: @adamdotdevin on GitHub. ### Description So whenever I have my OpenCode desktop opened up and then I try to install a command, it doesn't show up when I press / command. But when I close it and reopen it, then it shows up. ### Plugins - ### OpenCode version Version 1.1.25 ### Steps to reproduce 1.  Open OpenCode desktop in a folder 2.  Add a command in commands folder locally 3.  Press / in OpenCode desktop to see it not appear 4.  Now try to reopen OpenCode Desktop and to see the command appear. ### Screenshot and/or share link _No response_ ### Operating System macOS ### Terminal Ghostty
yindo added the bugweb labels 2026-02-16 18:05:19 -05:00
yindo closed this issue 2026-02-16 18:05:19 -05:00
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@github-actions[bot] commented on GitHub (Jan 19, 2026):

This issue might be a duplicate of existing issues. Please check:

  • #8751: Hot-reload agents, skills and commands - direct feature request for this functionality
  • #8868: Agents and Commands are not shown - related to commands not appearing
  • #8017: Custom slash commands not available until ~1 minute after startup - similar timing issue
  • #6815: Add command palette action to reload configuration without restart - related feature request
  • #1549: Watch files for instructions - related to file watching functionality

Feel free to ignore if none of these address your specific case.

@github-actions[bot] commented on GitHub (Jan 19, 2026): This issue might be a duplicate of existing issues. Please check: - #8751: Hot-reload agents, skills and commands - direct feature request for this functionality - #8868: Agents and Commands are not shown - related to commands not appearing - #8017: Custom slash commands not available until ~1 minute after startup - similar timing issue - #6815: Add command palette action to reload configuration without restart - related feature request - #1549: Watch files for instructions - related to file watching functionality Feel free to ignore if none of these address your specific case.
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@seventhrex19-arch commented on GitHub (Jan 20, 2026):

I got same issue in Windows

@seventhrex19-arch commented on GitHub (Jan 20, 2026): I got same issue in Windows
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@deadcoder0904 commented on GitHub (Jan 20, 2026):

#8751 seems like the same issue.

@deadcoder0904 commented on GitHub (Jan 20, 2026): #8751 seems like the same issue.
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Reference: anomalyco/opencode#6808