Claude Code v2.1.197 → v2.1.220: what changed

22 releases shipped between v2.1.197 (June 30, 2026) and v2.1.220 (July 24, 2026).

Changelog entries in this range

v2.1.198 — July 1, 2026: 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 y
v2.1.199 — July 2, 2026: Claude Code 2.1.199 now handles multiple stacked skills at once instead of just the first one, letting you combine more tools in a single command. We've also fi
v2.1.200 — July 3, 2026: Claude Code 2.1.200 gives you more control over when AI interactions continue automatically—now they pause by default unless you configure them otherwise. We've
v2.1.201 — July 3, 2026: Claude Code 2.1.201 streamlines conversations by removing interruptions during your work sessions, letting you stay focused on what matters. Check the full rele
v2.1.202 — July 6, 2026: - Added a "Dynamic workflow si
v2.1.203 — July 7, 2026: Claude Code 2.1.203 now warns you before your login expires so you won't lose work in background sessions, and fixes a frustrating issue where switching between
v2.1.204 — July 8, 2026: Claude Code 2.1.204 resolves a critical issue where remote workers could disconnect unexpectedly during setup, ensuring smoother initialization for headless env
v2.1.205 — July 8, 2026: Claude Code 2.1.205 now prevents accidental changes to session files and fixes critical issues where messages could get lost or jobs could get stuck in incorrec
v2.1.206 — July 9, 2026: Claude Code 2.1.206 makes pushing code changes faster by automatically allowing git push to your configured remote, and improves the /doctor tool to help keep y
v2.1.207 — July 10, 2026: Claude Code 2.1.207 brings auto mode to more platforms without requiring special setup, letting you work faster with less manual input. We've also squashed term
v2.1.208 — July 13, 2026: Claude Code 2.1.208 now includes screen reader support for better accessibility and vim insert mode remapping so you can use shortcuts like jj to escape. We've
v2.1.209 — July 14, 2026: Claude Code 2.1.209 restores access to model selection and other dialogs that were accidentally blocked in background agent sessions. This fix brings back full
v2.1.210 — July 14, 2026: Claude Code 2.1.210 adds a live counter to show long-running tool calls are working instead of appearing frozen, plus improved security isolation for subagents.
v2.1.211 — July 15, 2026: Claude Code 2.1.211 now lets you capture subagent insights directly in your workflows with new forwarding options, while we've also patched some permission disp
v2.1.212 — July 16, 2026: Claude Code 2.1.212 makes it easier to manage multiple conversations with /fork creating separate background sessions while you keep working, and adds smart saf
v2.1.214 — July 18, 2026: Claude Code 2.1.214 tightens security with fixes that prevent unauthorized access to nested directories and close permission loopholes in Windows PowerShell and
v2.1.215 — July 19, 2026: Claude Code 2.1.215 puts you in control with manual skill invocation—simply use /verify or /code-review when you need them instead of having Claude run them aut
v2.1.216 — July 20, 2026: 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 performanc
v2.1.217 — July 21, 2026: Claude Code 2.1.217 now makes it easier to express yourself with emoji shortcode autocomplete in the prompt input, while improved warnings help you catch transc
v2.1.218 — July 22, 2026: Claude Code 2.1.218 moves code reviews to the background so they won't interrupt your workflow, and fixes critical issues like Windows paths being corrupted and
v2.1.219 — July 24, 2026: Claude Code 2.1.219 now includes Claude Opus 5 as the default model with faster performance and expanded context, plus stronger security controls for sandboxed
v2.1.220 — July 24, 2026: - Bug fixes and reliability improvements

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