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- Update latest tracked version: v2.1.12 → v2.1.14 - Add v2.1.14 highlights: history-based autocomplete, plugin search, SHA pinning - Fix context window blocking limit and memory leak fixes - Update dates: 2026-01-21 Co-Authored-By: Claude Sonnet 4.5 <noreply@anthropic.com>
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# Claude Code Release History
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> Condensed changelog of Claude Code official releases.
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> **Full details**: [github.com/anthropics/claude-code/CHANGELOG.md](https://github.com/anthropics/claude-code/blob/main/CHANGELOG.md)
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> **Machine-readable**: [claude-code-releases.yaml](../machine-readable/claude-code-releases.yaml)
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**Latest**: v2.1.14 | **Updated**: 2026-01-21
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---
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## Quick Jump
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- [2.1.x Series (January 2026)](#21x-series-january-2026) — Skill hot-reload, Vim motions, /plan command
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- [2.0.x Series (Nov 2025 - Jan 2026)](#20x-series-november-2025---january-2026) — Opus 4.5, Claude in Chrome, Background agents
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- [Breaking Changes Summary](#breaking-changes-summary)
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- [Milestone Features](#milestone-features)
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## 2.1.x Series (January 2026)
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### v2.1.14 (2026-01-21)
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- **History-based autocomplete in bash mode** — Type `!` followed by a partial command and press Tab to complete from bash history
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- Search functionality in installed plugins list
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- Support for pinning plugins to specific git commit SHAs for exact version control
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- Fixed: Context window blocking limit calculated too aggressively (~65% instead of ~98%)
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- Fixed: Memory issues and leaks in long-running sessions with parallel subagents
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- Fixed: `@` symbol incorrectly triggering file autocomplete in bash mode
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- Fixed: Slash command autocomplete selecting wrong command for similar names
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- Improved: Backspace deletes pasted text as single token
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### v2.1.12 (2026-01-18)
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- Bug fix: Message rendering
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### v2.1.11 (2026-01-17)
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- Fix: Excessive MCP connection requests for HTTP/SSE transports
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### v2.1.10 (2026-01-17)
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- New `Setup` hook event (--init, --init-only, --maintenance flags)
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- Keyboard shortcut 'c' to copy OAuth URL
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- File suggestions show as removable attachments
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- [VSCode] Plugin install count + trust warnings
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### v2.1.9 (2026-01-16)
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- `auto:N` syntax for MCP tool search threshold configuration
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- `plansDirectory` setting for custom plan file locations
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- Session URL attribution to commits/PRs from web sessions
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- PreToolUse hooks can return `additionalContext`
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- `${CLAUDE_SESSION_ID}` string substitution for skills
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### v2.1.7 (2026-01-15)
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- `showTurnDuration` setting to hide turn duration messages
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- MCP tool search auto mode enabled by default
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- Inline display of agent final response in task notifications
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**⚠️ Breaking**:
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- OAuth/API Console URLs changed: `console.anthropic.com` → `platform.claude.com`
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- Security fix: Wildcard permission rules could match compound commands
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### v2.1.6 (2026-01-14)
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- Search functionality in `/config` command
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- Date range filtering in `/stats` (press `r` to cycle)
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- Auto-discovery of skills from nested `.claude/skills` directories
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- Updates section in `/doctor` showing auto-update channel
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**⚠️ Security Fix**: Permission bypass via shell line continuation
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### v2.1.5 (2026-01-13)
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- `CLAUDE_CODE_TMPDIR` environment variable for custom temp directory
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### v2.1.4 (2026-01-12)
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- `CLAUDE_CODE_DISABLE_BACKGROUND_TASKS` environment variable
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### v2.1.3 (2026-01-11)
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- Merged slash commands and skills (simplified mental model)
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- Release channel toggle (stable/latest) in `/config`
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- `/doctor` warnings for unreachable permission rules
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### v2.1.2 (2026-01-10)
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- Windows Package Manager (winget) support
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- Clickable hyperlinks for file paths (OSC 8 terminals)
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- Shift+Tab shortcut in plan mode for auto-accept edits
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- Large bash outputs saved to disk instead of truncated
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**⚠️ Breaking**:
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- Security fix: Command injection in bash command processing
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- Deprecated: `C:\ProgramData\ClaudeCode` managed settings path
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### v2.1.0 (2026-01-08) ⭐ MAJOR
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**Highlights**:
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- ⭐ **Automatic skill hot-reload** — Skills modified in `~/.claude/skills` or `.claude/skills` immediately available
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- ⭐ **Shift+Enter works OOTB** in iTerm2, WezTerm, Ghostty, Kitty
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- ⭐ **New Vim motions**: `;` `,` `y` `yy` `Y` `p` `P` text objects (`iw` `aw` `i"` etc.) `>>` `<<` `J`
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- **Unified Ctrl+B** for backgrounding all running tasks
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- `/plan` command shortcut to enable plan mode
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- Slash command autocomplete anywhere in input
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- `language` setting for response language (e.g., `language: "japanese"`)
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- Skills `context: fork` support for forked sub-agent context
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- Hooks support in agent/skill/command frontmatter
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- MCP `list_changed` notifications support
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- `/teleport` and `/remote-env` commands for web sessions
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- Disable specific agents with `Task(AgentName)` syntax
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- `--tools` flag in interactive mode
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- YAML-style lists in frontmatter `allowed-tools`
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**⚠️ Breaking**:
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- OAuth URLs: `console.anthropic.com` → `platform.claude.com`
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- Removed permission prompt for entering plan mode
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- [SDK] Minimum zod peer dependency: `^4.0.0`
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## 2.0.x Series (November 2025 - January 2026)
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### v2.0.76 (2026-01-05)
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- Fix: macOS code-sign warning with Claude in Chrome
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### v2.0.74 (2026-01-04) ⭐
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- ⭐ **LSP (Language Server Protocol) tool** for code intelligence (go-to-definition, find references, hover)
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- `/terminal-setup` for Kitty, Alacritty, Zed, Warp
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- Ctrl+T in `/theme` to toggle syntax highlighting
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- Grouped skills/agents by source in `/context`
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### v2.0.72 (2026-01-02) ⭐
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- ⭐ **Claude in Chrome (Beta)** — Control browser directly from Claude Code
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- Reduced terminal flickering
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- QR code for mobile app download
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- Thinking toggle changed: Tab → Alt+T
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### v2.0.70 (2025-12-30)
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- Enter key accepts/submits prompt suggestions immediately
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- Wildcard syntax `mcp__server__*` for MCP tool permissions
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- Auto-update toggle for plugin marketplaces
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- 3x memory usage improvement for large conversations
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**⚠️ Breaking**: Removed `#` shortcut for quick memory entry
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### v2.0.67 (2025-12-26) ⭐
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- ⭐ **Thinking mode enabled by default for Opus 4.5**
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- Thinking config moved to `/config`
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- Search in `/permissions` with `/` shortcut
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### v2.0.64 (2025-12-22) ⭐
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- ⭐ **Instant auto-compacting**
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- ⭐ **Async agents and bash commands** with wake-up messages
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- `/stats` with usage graphs, streaks, favorite model
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- Named sessions: `/rename`, `/resume <name>`
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- Support for `.claude/rules/` directory
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- Image dimension metadata for coordinate mappings
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### v2.0.60 (2025-12-18) ⭐
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- ⭐ **Background agents** — Agents run while you work
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- `--disable-slash-commands` CLI flag
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- Model name in Co-Authored-By commits
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- `/mcp enable|disable [server-name]`
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### v2.0.51 (2025-12-10) ⭐ MAJOR
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- ⭐ **Opus 4.5 released**
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- ⭐ **Claude Code for Desktop**
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- Updated usage limits for Opus 4.5
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- Plan Mode builds more precise plans
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### v2.0.45 (2025-12-05) ⭐
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- ⭐ **Microsoft Foundry support**
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- `PermissionRequest` hook for auto-approve/deny
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- `&` prefix for background tasks to web
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### v2.0.28 (2025-11-18) ⭐
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- ⭐ **Plan mode: introduced Plan subagent**
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- Subagents: resume capability
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- Subagents: dynamic model selection
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- `--max-budget-usd` flag (SDK)
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- Git-based plugins branch/tag support (`#branch`)
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### v2.0.24 (2025-11-10)
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- Claude Code Web: Web → CLI teleport
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- Sandbox mode for BashTool (Linux & Mac)
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- Bedrock: `awsAuthRefresh` output display
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---
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## Breaking Changes Summary
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### URLs
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| Version | Change |
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| v2.1.0, v2.1.7 | OAuth/API Console: `console.anthropic.com` → `platform.claude.com` |
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### Windows
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| Version | Change |
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| v2.0.58 | Managed settings prefer `C:\Program Files\ClaudeCode` |
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| v2.1.2 | Deprecated `C:\ProgramData\ClaudeCode` path |
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### SDK
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| Version | Change |
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| v2.0.25 | Removed legacy SDK entrypoint → `@anthropic-ai/claude-agent-sdk` |
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| v2.1.0 | Minimum zod peer dependency: `^4.0.0` |
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### Shortcuts
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| Version | Change |
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| v2.0.70 | Removed `#` shortcut for quick memory entry |
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### Security Fixes
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| Version | Issue |
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|---------|-------|
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| v2.1.2 | Command injection in bash command processing |
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| v2.1.6 | Shell line continuation permission bypass |
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| v2.1.7 | Wildcard permission rules compound commands |
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## Milestone Features
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| Version | Key Features |
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|---------|--------------|
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| **v2.1.0** | Skill hot-reload, Shift+Enter OOTB, Vim motions, /plan command |
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| **v2.0.74** | LSP tool for code intelligence |
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| **v2.0.72** | Claude in Chrome (browser control) |
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| **v2.0.67** | Thinking mode default for Opus 4.5 |
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| **v2.0.64** | Instant auto-compact, async agents, named sessions |
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| **v2.0.60** | Background agents |
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| **v2.0.51** | Opus 4.5, Claude Code for Desktop |
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| **v2.0.45** | Microsoft Foundry, PermissionRequest hook |
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| **v2.0.28** | Plan subagent, subagent resume/model selection |
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| **v2.0.24** | Web teleport, Sandbox mode |
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## Updating This Document
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1. **Watch**: [github.com/anthropics/claude-code/releases](https://github.com/anthropics/claude-code/releases)
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2. **Update**: `machine-readable/claude-code-releases.yaml` (source of truth)
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3. **Regenerate**: Update this markdown accordingly
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4. **Sync landing**: Run `./scripts/check-landing-sync.sh`
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*Last updated: 2026-01-21 | [Back to main guide](./ultimate-guide.md)*
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