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Claude Code

AI Tool

Anthropic's agentic coding tool for terminal, VS Code, JetBrains, and desktop. Features autonomous coding, MCP integration, and multi-file editing.

Latest: v2.1.5943 releases98 features227 bug fixesWebsiteDocumentation

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Release History

v2.1.591 feature2 fixes4 improvements
Feb 26, 2026

This release introduces the new /copy command for easily selecting code blocks and enhances context management by enabling automatic saving to auto-memory. Several stability improvements were made, including fixes for OAuth token refreshing and clearer error messages for shell commands in deleted directories.

climcp
v2.1.581 feature
Feb 25, 2026

This release focuses on expanding access to the Remote Control feature for more users. No other specific features or fixes were detailed in these notes.

core
v2.1.561 fix
Feb 25, 2026

This release focuses on stability within the VS Code extension. The primary update is a fix addressing crashes related to the 'claude-vscode.editor.openLast' command.

clivscode
v2.1.551 fix
Feb 25, 2026

This release focuses on stability, specifically addressing a critical bug where the BashTool failed on Windows systems due to an EINVAL error. Users on Windows should now experience reliable operation of the BashTool.

core
v2.1.538 fixes
Feb 25, 2026

This release focuses heavily on stability and reliability across multiple platforms. Key fixes address crashes related to process spawning on Windows, WebAssembly interpretation, and issues with Remote Control session cleanup. Additionally, the user experience for bulk agent control has been improved by consolidating notifications.

cli
v2.1.521 fix
Feb 24, 2026

This release focuses on stability for VS Code users on Windows. A critical bug causing the extension to crash when attempting to execute the 'claude-vscode.editor.openLast' command has been resolved.

clivscode
v2.1.513 features4 fixes5 improvements
Feb 24, 2026

This release introduces new capabilities for external builds with the `claude remote-control` subcommand and enhances plugin management by adding support for custom npm registries and version pinning. Several critical security issues related to hook execution and environment variable interpolation have been resolved, alongside performance improvements for BashTool and better context management for long conversations.

clihooksmcpsdk
v2.1.507 features15 fixes4 improvements
Feb 20, 2026

This release introduces significant stability and memory management improvements, fixing numerous memory leaks across sessions, task handling, and diagnostics. Key new features include declarative agent worktree isolation, new CLI commands for agent management, and expanded context window control via environment variables.

clidesktophooksmcpvscode
v2.1.493 features9 fixes6 improvements
Feb 19, 2026

This release introduces the ability to edit files directly within Simple Mode and adds a new configuration change hook for enhanced security auditing. Several critical bugs related to keyboard input handling, cache regressions, and unbounded memory growth during long sessions have been resolved. Performance has also been improved across startup and non-interactive modes through better caching and reduced API calls.

clihooksmcpsdk
v2.1.474 features43 fixes10 improvements
Feb 18, 2026

This release focuses heavily on stability and platform compatibility, delivering numerous bug fixes across Windows, shell execution, and file system interactions. Key improvements include better memory management for long sessions, faster file suggestion performance, and enhanced usability for the VS Code plan preview feature.

bedrockclidesktophooksmcpsdkvertexvscode
v2.1.453 features7 fixes4 improvements
Feb 17, 2026

This release introduces support for the new Claude Sonnet 4.6 model and adds significant customization options, including the ability to override spinner tips. Several critical bugs were fixed, particularly around Agent Teams stability on various providers and resolving temporary file permission errors on macOS.

bedrockclimcpsdkvertexvscode
v2.1.44
Feb 16, 2026
core
v2.1.422 fixes1 improvement
Feb 13, 2026

This release focuses on correcting display issues within the tool. Specifically, it fixes how session titles are displayed after resuming and removes an erroneous launch announcement for certain users. An error message has also been improved for better guidance on image dimension limits.

bedrockvertex
v2.1.412 features11 fixes2 improvements
Feb 13, 2026

This release introduces new command-line tools for managing authentication (`claude auth`) and adds native support for Windows ARM64. Several critical bugs were resolved, including fixes for hanging AWS authentication, file resolution issues with @-mentions, and process blocking when reading large files or standard input.

bedrockclidesktophookssdk
v2.1.394 fixes1 improvement
Feb 10, 2026

This release focuses primarily on stability and correctness within the terminal interface. Key fixes include ensuring fatal errors are properly displayed and resolving issues with processes hanging after session closure.

cli
v2.1.385 fixes2 improvements
Feb 10, 2026

This release focuses primarily on stability and correctness, addressing several bugs related to terminal scrolling, command handling with the Tab key, and session management within the VS Code extension. Users will also benefit from improved parsing for heredoc delimiters and enhanced security by blocking writes to the skills directory in sandbox mode.

climcpvscode
v2.1.371 fix
Feb 7, 2026

This release focuses on a specific functional fix related to command availability. Users will find that the /fast command is now immediately accessible after enabling the /extra-usage setting.

core
v2.1.361 feature
Feb 7, 2026

This release introduces the availability of Fast mode for the Opus 4.6 model, allowing users to leverage quicker processing capabilities. More details on this new mode can be found in the linked documentation.

core
v2.1.342 fixes
Feb 6, 2026

This release focuses on stability and security fixes. Key updates include resolving a crash related to agent team settings changes and patching a security bypass related to sandboxing exclusions and Bash permission rules.

cli
v2.1.335 features8 fixes3 improvements
Feb 6, 2026

This release introduces significant enhancements for multi-agent workflows, including persistent memory support via new frontmatter fields and better control over sub-agent spawning. Key bug fixes address issues with tmux sessions, API streaming errors, and proxy configuration reliability. VSCode users benefit from new session management features, including remote session browsing and improved session picker visibility.

hookssdkvscode
v2.1.324 features4 fixes3 improvements
Feb 5, 2026

This release introduces the research preview agent teams feature for multi-agent collaboration and enables Claude to automatically record and recall memories. Users can now also summarize partial conversations using the new "Summarize from here" option. Several bugs related to file completion, Bash tool execution with template literals, and Thai/Lao character rendering have also been resolved.

climcpvscode
v2.1.312 features4 fixes4 improvements
Feb 4, 2026

This release focuses on stability and clarity, fixing critical bugs related to large file handling, configuration errors, and API parameter overrides. Users will benefit from clearer error messages, reduced UI jitter during streaming, and improved model guidance toward using dedicated tools.

bedrockclisdkvertex
v2.1.308 features9 fixes3 improvements
Feb 3, 2026

This release introduces significant enhancements to the Read tool, allowing specific page ranges for PDFs and returning lightweight references for very large documents. Key fixes address issues with phantom content in API history and session corruption hangs. Additionally, new debugging tools and improved memory management for session resumption enhance overall stability and usability.

climcpsdkvscode
v2.1.291 fix
Jan 31, 2026

This release focuses on stability and performance improvements. The primary change addresses slow startup times experienced when resuming sessions that utilize saved hook context.

core
v2.1.209 features12 fixes8 improvements
Jan 27, 2026

This release introduces several new quality-of-life features, including PR review status indicators in the prompt footer and improved vim navigation. Numerous bugs related to agent responsiveness, rendering artifacts for wide characters, and history navigation have been resolved. Additionally, the UI has been refined with better status animations and improved configuration management for tool permissions and config backups.

climcp
v2.1.194 features8 fixes2 improvements
Jan 23, 2026

This release introduces new shorthand argument accessors (`$0`, `$1`) for custom commands and enables session forking/rewind in VSCode for all users. Several critical bugs were resolved, including crashes on older processors and issues with session resumption across different directories.

clihookssdkvscode
v2.1.171 fix
Jan 22, 2026

This release focuses on stability and compatibility by addressing a critical issue. The primary change is a fix that prevents crashes on older processors lacking AVX instruction support.

core
v2.1.163 features4 fixes
Jan 22, 2026

This release introduces a significant new task management system featuring dependency tracking and enhances IDE integration with native plugin management in VSCode. Key fixes address stability issues, including out-of-memory crashes during session resume, and corrects display logic for context warnings and session titles.

desktopvscode
v2.1.151 feature2 fixes1 improvement
Jan 21, 2026

This release focuses on improving stability and performance by fixing UI freezing issues related to the MCP stdio server and context warnings. It also introduces a deprecation notice for npm installations, guiding users toward the recommended installation method.

mcp
v2.1.144 features11 fixes1 improvement
Jan 20, 2026

This release introduces significant quality-of-life improvements, including history-based autocomplete for bash and search functionality for installed plugins. Several critical bugs were resolved, notably fixing an overly aggressive context window blocking limit and addressing memory leaks in long-running sessions.

clivscode
v2.1.12
Jan 17, 2026
core
v2.1.111 fix
Jan 17, 2026

This release focuses on stability by addressing an issue related to connection requests. Specifically, excessive MCP connection requests when using HTTP/SSE transports have been resolved.

mcp
v2.1.96 features3 fixes
Jan 16, 2026

This release introduces several new configuration and integration capabilities, including customizable plan storage and enhanced session context access via new string substitutions. Several critical bugs were resolved, specifically addressing failures in long parallel tool call sessions and improving terminal suspend functionality across various terminal emulators.

hooksmcpsdk
v2.1.72 features9 fixes5 improvements
Jan 14, 2026

This release introduces new configuration options, including the ability to hide turn duration messages and an improved default behavior for managing large tool sets via MCP search auto mode. Several critical bugs were fixed, addressing security vulnerabilities, false file modification errors on Windows, and issues related to context window calculation and command execution.

climcpsdkvscode
v2.1.66 features12 fixes6 improvements
Jan 13, 2026

This release introduces several new command-line utilities, including search for /config and date range filtering for /stats, alongside automatic skill discovery in subdirectories. Numerous bugs have been resolved, particularly concerning terminal input handling (numpad, Option+Return) and stability issues with rate limit warnings and configuration backups. The user experience is also enhanced with improved task dialogs and better context window visibility.

climcpvscode
v2.1.51 feature
Jan 12, 2026

This release introduces a new environment variable, CLAUDE_CODE_TMPDIR, which allows users to specify a custom temporary directory for internal processing files. This is particularly useful for environments with specific temporary storage requirements.

core
v2.1.41 feature1 fix
Jan 11, 2026

This release introduces a new environment variable, CLAUDE_CODE_DISABLE_BACKGROUND_TASKS, giving users granular control to disable background tasks entirely. Additionally, a critical bug affecting the "Help improve Claude" setting fetch due to stale OAuth tokens has been resolved.

core
v2.1.32 features6 fixes5 improvements
Jan 9, 2026

This release simplifies the user experience by merging slash commands and skills and introduces a new configuration option to select the release channel ('stable' or 'latest'). Several critical bugs were fixed, including issues with plan file persistence after clearing conversations and incorrect model usage in sub-agents. Additionally, VS Code users gain more control over permission saving destinations.

clihooksmcpvscode
v2.1.26 features8 fixes8 improvements
Jan 9, 2026

This release introduces several new capabilities, including source path metadata for dragged images and support for winget installations. Key fixes address a command injection vulnerability and memory leaks during long sessions. Additionally, large tool outputs are now saved to disk instead of being truncated, ensuring Claude has access to the full content.

clidesktophooksmcpsdkvscode
v2.1.1
Jan 7, 2026
core
v2.0.761 fix
Jan 7, 2026

This release addresses a specific technical issue related to code signing on macOS when using the Claude integration within the Chrome browser. Users should no longer encounter the code-sign warning.

core
v2.0.744 features5 fixes3 improvements
Dec 19, 2025

This release introduces significant code intelligence capabilities with the addition of LSP support for features like go-to-definition and hover documentation. Several key bugs have been resolved, including fixes for tool invocation permissions and stability issues related to syntax highlighting initialization. Users will also benefit from improved context command visualization and expanded terminal setup options.

climcpvscode
v2.0.735 features1 fix3 improvements
Dec 19, 2025

This release introduces several new quality-of-life features, including clickable image links and enhanced kill ring cycling. Users will also benefit from improved search experiences across various screens and better visual feedback via new tab icon badges in VS Code. A critical bug related to input history overwriting text has also been resolved.

clivscode

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