Claude Code v2.1.216

Claude Code v2.1.216 was released on .

Summary

Claude Code 2.1.216 now lets you control filesystem isolation independently, giving you more flexibility in how you run your code. We've also fixed a performance issue that was slowing things down in longer sessions. Check out the full release notes to see what else improved.

Release Context

  • This was the 171st Claude Code release of 2026 tracked by Havoptic.
  • It shipped 2 days after Claude Code v2.1.215 (July 19, 2026).
  • Claude Code: ships every 1.1 days — 26 releases in the last month.

Why it matters: Code Runs Faster in Long Sessions Now.

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Release Notes

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