Claude Code v2.1.69

Claude Code v2.1.69 was released on .

Summary

- Added the /claude-api skill for building applications with the Claude API and Anthropic SDK - Added Ctrl+U on an empty bash prompt (!) to exit bash mode, matching escape and backspace - Added num...

Release Context

  • This was the 53rd Claude Code release of 2026 tracked by Havoptic.
  • It shipped 1 day after Claude Code v2.1.68 (March 4, 2026).

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