Claude Code Changelog & Release Notes
As of November 13, 2026, the latest Claude Code release is v2.1.325. Havoptic tracks all 435 Claude Code releases with dated, AI-summarized changelog notes, updated daily.
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What's new in Claude Code: this month's changes, summarized
Releases
- v2.1.325 (November 13, 2026) - Claude Code 2.1.325 is here: a security fix for zstd decoding, smarter subagent model handling, compaction that finally works on third-party gateways,
- v2.1.323 (November 12, 2026) - Claude Code 2.1.323 is here with experimental Code Mode, where Claude writes JavaScript to call its tools. Plugins now honor version ranges, and valid
- v2.1.322 (November 10, 2026) - Claude Code 2.1.322 brings fast mode to Vertex in global, us, and eu regions. If Vertex declines it, you automatically drop back to standard speed. Cu
- v2.1.321 (November 9, 2026) - Claude Code 2.1.321 is here: Fable 5.2 is now the default, remote-control takes a settings file, and a batch of permission and security gaps got patch
- v2.1.319 (November 6, 2026) - Claude Code 2.1.319 is out: MCP tasks now run in the background, auto mode behaves differently behind gateways, and a new setting can deny prompts ins
- v2.1.318 (November 3, 2026) - Claude Code 2.1.318 is here: earlier warnings before your claude.ai sign-in expires, quieter config writes, and a long list of fixes for sessions, MCP
- v2.1.317 (November 2, 2026) - Claude Code 2.1.317 is out: new cost reports for gateway admins, safer Agent SDK hooks that can block on failure, and a long list of fixes. Curious wh
- v2.1.316 (October 31, 2026) - Claude Code 2.1.316 is here: pooled group budgets, a new subagent effort setting, and a fix for shell commands left running after exit. Opus 4.8 fast
- v2.1.314 (October 30, 2026) - Claude Code 2.1.314 is here: lock writes to your working directories, route gateway traffic by IdP group, and let long idle chats compact themselves.
- v2.1.312 (October 27, 2026) - Claude Code 2.1.312 is out: custom OIDC user ID claims, safer large-file edits, a shorter prompt for custom model names, and a pile of fixes. Curious
- v2.1.311 (October 26, 2026) - Claude Code 2.1.311 is out: new idle-hold options for self-hosted runners, plus fixes for startup freezes, stalled interrupts, and sessions that stopp
- v2.1.310 (October 23, 2026) - Claude Code 2.1.310 brings the Monitor tool to Bedrock, Vertex, and Foundry, fixes gateway failures and stubborn compaction, and lets Enterprise Owner
- v2.1.309 (October 22, 2026) - Claude Code 2.1.309 is out: tighter sandbox and permission checks, fixes for hooks and PowerShell on Windows, and ultrareview now asks for workspace t
- v2.1.308 (October 22, 2026) - Claude Code 2.1.303 is out with bug fixes and reliability improvements. The notes don't break down the specifics, so the details are still a mystery.
- v2.1.307 (October 21, 2026) - Claude Code 2.1.307 is out: a new safety telemetry event for every stopped or prompted tool call, MCP reconnect fixes after sleep and keychain locks,
- v2.1.306 (October 21, 2026) - Claude Code 2.1.306 is here: cloud sessions no longer falsely report "Not logged in" for claude -p, and big MCP tool setups stop getting misleading "p
- v2.1.305 (October 20, 2026) - Claude Code 2.1.305 now handles tool compatibility issues across different AI providers, so your commands won't fail when using Vertex, Bedrock, or ot
- v2.1.304 (October 19, 2026) - Claude Code 2.1.304 now gives you better visibility into plugin interactions and adds intelligent setup guidance that learns from your project to opti
- v2.1.303 (October 18, 2026) - - Bug fixes and reliability improvements
- v2.1.302 (October 16, 2026) - Claude Code 2.1.302 now gives you more control over how auto mode works on your device, plus we've squashed several bugs that were causing frustrating
- v2.1.301 (October 15, 2026) - Claude Code 2.1.301 now handles unattended retries more intelligently, automatically stopping requests when hitting usage limits instead of waiting in
- v2.1.300 (October 14, 2026) - Claude Code 2.1.300 brings smarter prompt handling with virtual text that won't interfere with your submissions, plus new ways to customize agent view
- v2.1.299 (October 14, 2026) - Claude Code 2.1.299 brings smarter memory management with idle compaction, so long conversations stay efficient without reprocessing, and gives you fi
- v2.1.296 (October 9, 2026) - Claude Code 2.1.296 now syncs code settings across Claude Desktop and the gateway for more consistent behavior, while new controls let you manage wind
- v2.1.295 (October 8, 2026) - Claude Code 2.1.295 gives you better control with hooks that can now block actions when they fail, and improves visibility with terminal status update
- v2.1.294 (October 8, 2026) - Claude Code 2.1.294 strengthens your safety controls by fixing how instruction-based hooks are interpreted, so blocking rules actually work as intende
- v2.1.293 (October 7, 2026) - Claude Code 2.1.293 now defaults to the faster, more affordable Claude Haiku 5.5 model with 1M context window, giving you better performance at lower
- v2.1.292 (October 6, 2026) - Claude Code 2.1.292 now lets you install plugins directly from marketplaces and control how hard sub-agents work on your tasks. We've also improved pe
- v2.1.291 (October 6, 2026) - Claude Code 2.1.291 restores reliability by fixing critical issues where chat messages could disappear and permission prompts were being ignored. Thes
- v2.1.290 (October 5, 2026) - Claude Code 2.1.290 now gives you deeper visibility into your tools with serverToolUses tracking what the API itself calls, plus smarter permission co
- v2.1.289 (October 3, 2026) - Claude Code 2.1.289 improves security by ensuring permission rules properly apply across complex commands and user mods on managed machines. We've als
- v2.1.288 (October 2, 2026) - Claude Code 2.1.288 makes it easier to recover lost work with one keystroke and gives you more control over code review findings, plus fixes that prev
- v2.1.287 (October 1, 2026) - Claude Code 2.1.287 now lets plugins modify deeper behavior with Claude Mods, and introduces an opt-in "You Should Know" agent that watches your back
- v2.1.286 (September 30, 2026) - Claude Code 2.1.286 makes permission requests clearer when multiple stack up, and fixes critical issues where login credentials weren't properly refre
- v2.1.285 (September 29, 2026) - Claude Code 2.1.285 makes it easier to launch the desktop app directly from your terminal and gives you more control over plugin configuration right a
- v2.1.284 (September 28, 2026) - Claude Code 2.1.284 now uses the faster Claude Sonnet 5.5 model by default, giving you improved performance with a massive 1M context window. We've al
- v2.1.283 (September 25, 2026) - Claude Code 2.1.283 makes it easier to manage which AI models your team can use, with new controls to lock in specific versions and block others—keepi
- v2.1.282 (September 24, 2026) - Claude Code 2.1.282 makes reading easier with smarter text formatting in wide terminals, while giving you better visibility into what telemetry settin
- v2.1.281 (September 23, 2026) - Claude Code 2.1.281 brings improved desktop security controls and cross-account AWS access, making it easier to manage permissions and work across dif
- v2.1.280 (September 22, 2026) - Claude Code 2.1.280 brings Claude Opus 5.5 as your new default model with a massive 1M context window and faster processing, plus improved mouse contr
- v2.1.278 (September 19, 2026) - Claude Code 2.1.278 now runs auto mode more efficiently by defaulting to server-side processing, which means no extra charges for most users. We've al
- v2.1.277 (September 18, 2026) - Claude Code 2.1.277 now reads AGENTS.md as project instructions when CLAUDE.md isn't present, making it easier to configure your setup. We've also imp
- v2.1.276 (September 18, 2026) - Claude Code 2.1.276 fixes a critical issue that was causing all requests to fail when using proxy or gateway setups. We've resolved the input tag erro
- v2.1.275 (September 17, 2026) - Claude Code 2.1.275 streamlines authentication with account confirmation before saving credentials and adds a quick send-now key to interrupt and disp
- v2.1.274 (September 16, 2026) - Claude Code 2.1.274 now alerts you when memory is running critically low with clear steps to free up space or safely restart. We've also fixed a frust
- v2.1.273 (September 15, 2026) - Claude Code 2.1.273 now automatically reconnects when MCP servers disconnect and notifies you if it can't recover, plus you can fork remote-control se
- v2.1.272 (September 14, 2026) - - Bug fixes and reliability improvements
- v2.1.271 (September 14, 2026) - Claude Code 2.1.271 brings faster remote coding sessions with a new fast mode that lets you speed up your work in cloud and self-hosted environments.
- v2.1.270 (September 12, 2026) - Claude Code 2.1.270 fixes an annoying bug where git commands would unexpectedly ask for permission during long sessions. We've also made several under
- v2.1.269 (September 11, 2026) - Claude Code 2.1.269 now lets you evaluate plugins with reproducible, scored results and gives you more control over how output appears across differen
- v2.1.268 (September 10, 2026) - Claude Code 2.1.268 brings unified pricing across your Claude apps gateway with automatic rate matching, plus new security safeguards that warn you ab
- v2.1.267 (September 9, 2026) - Claude Code 2.1.267 gives you new control over resource usage with effort level limits across all providers, plus better ways to fine-tune your prompt
- v2.1.266 (September 8, 2026) - Claude Code 2.1.266 resolves a critical authentication issue that broke proxy and gateway setups in the previous version. We've restored the proper be
- v2.1.265 (September 8, 2026) - Claude Code 2.1.265 now lets you point to entire plugin folders that automatically load child plugins and pick up changes in real-time, plus adds smar
- v2.1.263 (September 6, 2026) - - Bug fixes and reliability improvements
- v2.1.261 (September 4, 2026) - - Added an "Organi
- v2.1.260 (September 3, 2026) - Claude Code 2.1.260 now shows your uncommitted changes in a side-by-side diff panel, making it easier to review edits as they happen. We've also impro
- v2.1.259 (September 2, 2026) - - Added managedMcpServers managed setting: organi
- v2.1.258 (September 1, 2026) - Claude Code 2.1.258 fixes critical issues that were preventing the app from launching on older Mac systems and resolving remote session failures. Thes
- v2.1.257 (September 1, 2026) - Claude Code 2.1.257 now includes Claude Fable 5.1 as the default model with expanded context and improved pricing, plus new customizable time format s
- v2.1.252 (August 31, 2026) - Claude Code 2.1.252 fixes critical issues that were causing commands to fail on some Macs and Remote Control sessions to stall unexpectedly. We've als
- v2.1.251 (August 28, 2026) - Claude Code 2.1.251 now lets you control when models switch with new hook events and shows live tool execution from subagents to Remote Control client
- v2.1.250 (August 27, 2026) - - Bug fixes and reliability improvements
- v2.1.248 (August 27, 2026) - Claude Code 2.1.248 now lets you run code safely with a restricted mode that blocks risky operations, while a new cache setting helps agents work fast
- v2.1.247 (August 26, 2026) - Claude Code 2.1.247 now lets Claude automatically draft feedback reports when issues occur, making it easier to report problems directly from the app.
- v2.1.246 (August 25, 2026) - Claude Code 2.1.246 now shows you exactly when each turn completes and gives clearer warnings about overly broad permission rules that could cause uni
- v2.1.245 (August 25, 2026) - Claude Code 2.1.245 fixes a critical startup crash affecting Linux users on the latest glibc versions, ensuring the tool runs smoothly on Arch Linux,
- v2.1.243 (August 24, 2026) - Claude Code 2.1.243 now gives you detailed visibility into your loops with a new breakdown showing exactly which tasks are consuming the most tokens,
- v2.1.241 (August 22, 2026) - - Bug fixes and reliability improvements
- v2.1.240 (August 22, 2026) - - Bug fixes and reliability improvements
- v2.1.239 (August 21, 2026) - Claude Code 2.1.239 now shows accurate cost estimates for data-residency workspaces and brings fullscreen mode to more cloud platforms. We've also fix
- v2.1.238 (August 20, 2026) - Claude Code 2.1.238 now lets you customize keyboard shortcuts with Bash-style editing and adds smarter plugin installation with automatic security tok
- v2.1.237 (August 19, 2026) - Claude Code 2.1.237 now works reliably with custom gateways and URLs, fixing a frustrating caching issue. We've also added a Concise output style that
- v2.1.236 (August 19, 2026) - Claude Code 2.1.236 gives you more control over which model starts new sessions and adds smarter cross-session notifications so sessions can alert eac
- v2.1.235 (August 18, 2026) - Claude Code 2.1.235 now includes optional spellcheck that highlights mistakes as you type, plus major improvements to how it handles background tasks
- v2.1.234 (August 17, 2026) - Claude Code 2.1.234 now automatically continues your session when usage limits reset and includes stronger security protections against credential lea
- v2.1.233 (August 14, 2026) - Claude Code 2.1.233 now supports GitLab merge requests in the worktree view and adds memory limits to prevent runaway build commands from freezing you
- v2.1.232 (August 13, 2026) - Claude Code 2.1.232 makes it easier to work across multiple sessions—just type @ to mention another Claude session by name and collaborate seamlessly.
- v2.1.231 (August 13, 2026) - Claude Code 2.1.231 fixes a critical OAuth sign-in issue that was blocking connections to services like Slack. Your integrations should now connect sm
- v2.1.229 (August 12, 2026) - Claude Code 2.1.229 now keeps you connected during long thinking pauses and lets you resume sessions seamlessly with improved remote-control support.
- v2.1.228 (August 11, 2026) - Claude Code 2.1.228 fixes critical issues where interactive sessions could freeze visually while still running in the background, and resolves a Windo
- v2.1.227 (August 10, 2026) - Claude Code 2.1.227 fixes critical issues with subscription verification and Bash command execution, while making the slash-command menu easier to nav
- v2.1.226 (August 8, 2026) - - Bug fixes and reliability improvements
- v2.1.225 (August 7, 2026) - Claude Code 2.1.225 now enforces gateway spending limits with clear notifications showing your cap and reset time, plus fixes critical authentication
- v2.1.224 (August 7, 2026) - Claude Code 2.1.224 now lets you run sessions on your own machines with self-hosted environments, giving teams complete control over where their code
- v2.1.223 (August 5, 2026) - Claude Code 2.1.223 strengthens security with fixes to permission checks that prevent commands from hiding themselves using tabs or invisible characte
- v2.1.222 (August 4, 2026) - Claude Code 2.1.222 strengthens security by preventing destructive commands in isolated sessions and blocking tool restriction bypasses in background
- v2.1.221 (August 3, 2026) - Claude Code 2.1.221 introduces a Focus view that declutters your chat interface by collapsing tool activity into compact summaries, keeping you focuse
- v2.1.220 (July 24, 2026) - - Bug fixes and reliability improvements
- 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
- 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 cor
- 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 ca
- 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
- 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 ru
- 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 Powe
- 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
- 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 permi
- 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
- 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
- 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 esca
335 earlier releases available — see the full timeline above.