Claude Code v2.1.198
Claude Code v2.1.198 was released on .
Summary
Claude Code 2.1.198 brings Chrome integration out of beta so you can use Claude directly in your browser, plus smarter agent notifications that alert you when your sessions need attention or wrap up. Check the full release notes to discover what else we've shipped.
Release Context
- This was the 154th Claude Code release of 2026 tracked by Havoptic.
- It shipped 1 day after Claude Code v2.1.197 (June 30, 2026).
Shipped around the same time
Within 3 days of this release, other AI coding tools also shipped:
- Devin Desktop v3.4.22 (July 4, 2026)
- Antigravity CLI v1.0.16 (July 2, 2026)
- Kiro CLI v2.11.0 (July 2, 2026)
- Antigravity CLI v1.0.15 (July 1, 2026)
- GitHub Copilot CLI v1.0.68 (July 1, 2026)
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Release Notes
- Claude in Chrome is now generally available
- Added background agent notifications in claude agents — sessions that need input or finish now fire the Notification hook (agentneedsinput / agentcompleted)
- Added /datavi
Other Recent Claude Code Releases
- v2.1.215 (July 19, 2026)
- v2.1.214 (July 18, 2026)
- v2.1.212 (July 16, 2026)
- v2.1.211 (July 15, 2026)
- v2.1.210 (July 14, 2026)
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