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The Claude Code Changelog

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It feels like every day there's a new Claude Code update. This unofficial podcast, hosted by Lachlan and James (& powered by Jellypod AI), helps us stay up to date with everything Anthropic ships to Claude, from product updates, new workflows, and more. Each episode highlights what changed, how to use it, and why it matters.

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  • June 4 · 2 min

    v2.1.162 Tightens WebFetch Security and Slash Command UX

    This episode covers the latest v2.1.162 update, where WebFetch now honors explicit allowlists and blocklists over built-in domain rules for stronger control. It also highlights safer slash command autocomplete, read-only config fallbacks for containers, a

  • June 2 · 2 min

    Claude Code v2.1.160 Locks Down Shell Files

    We break down the new permission safeguards in Claude Code v2.1.160, including explicit consent for writes to critical shell and config files like .npmrc and .zshenv. The episode also covers the faster read-before-edit check, token-saving grep behavior, a

  • June 1 · 3 min

    Claude Code v2.1.154: Dynamic Workflows and 16-Agent Parallelism

    We break down Claude Code’s new Dynamic Workflows system, where a local JavaScript orchestrator replaces context-heavy multi-agent prompting for faster, cleaner execution. The episode also covers 16-agent parallel runs, the 1,000-invocation safety cap, Op

  • May 31 · 10 min

    Claude Code Auto Mode Hits Enterprise Clouds

    We break down Claude Code 2.1.158’s new Auto Mode support for Bedrock, Vertex AI, and Palantir Foundry, and what it means for developers working inside tightly controlled enterprise environments. Plus: the new OpenTelemetry audit flag, full autonomous wri

  • May 30 · 2 min

    Claude Code’s Local Skills: Speed vs Security

    We break down Claude Code v2.1.157’s local .claude/skills workflow, where executable scripts can be loaded straight from a developer’s machine for instant tool creation and hot reloading. The conversation also digs into the security risks of committing cu

  • May 29 · 3 min

    Claude Code Adds Auto-Fix and Simplify Cleanup

    We dig into Claude Code’s new /code-review --fix workflow, which can edit files directly instead of just leaving comments, and the revamped /simplify pass for trimming dead code and redundant structure. The episode also covers safer usage tips, from keepi

  • May 28 · 2 min

    Claude Code 2.1.153 Fixes Gateway Leak and Tightens MCP

    We break down a critical credential leak in custom API gateways, where Claude Code mistakenly sent primary Anthropic OAuth credentials to the wrong place. The episode also covers faster git and GitHub plugin loading with skipLfs, plus new safeguards for s

  • May 7 · 23 min

    Claude Code Fixes a 10GB MCP Leak and a Sneaky Resume Bug

    This episode digs into the v2.1.132 Claude Code update, including a stdio MCP memory leak that could balloon long sessions past 10GB, plus the practical differences between stdio and HTTP transport. It also covers new session-aware Bash env vars, a termin

  • May 6 · 8 min

    Claude Code 2.1.129 Turns Plugins Into Shareable Artifacts

    This episode breaks down how Claude Code v2.1.129 changes plugin loading with URL-based zip installs, moving plugins from local setup to a true distribution model. It also explores the new experimental themes and monitors fields, and the security tradeoff

  • May 5 · 13 min

    Claude Code Fixes a Silent Worktree Bug

    This episode breaks down a subtle Git behavior in Claude Code v2.1.128 where new worktrees now branch from local HEAD instead of origin/default-branch, preventing unpushed commits from being skipped. It also covers related reliability improvements, includ

  • May 4 · 9 min

    Claude Ultrareview Turns AI Feedback Into a Merge Gate

    This episode explores how Claude Code’s `ultrareview` command uses exit codes, streamed output, and PR targeting to make AI review behave like a real CI check. It also digs into the multi-agent verification model, cost tradeoffs, and the network constrain

  • May 3 · 8 min

    Anthropic’s xhigh: Claude Code’s New Default Gear

    We break down Anthropic’s new xhigh effort level for Claude Code on Opus 4.7, why it now defaults for Max subscribers, and how the new slider and config flow make it easier to use. The discussion also covers when deeper reasoning is worth the extra latenc

  • May 2 · 8 min

    Claude Code v2.1.126 Finally Trusts Your Model Gateway

    Claude Code now asks your configured ANTHROPIC_BASE_URL for /v1/models, so the model picker reflects the IDs your gateway actually exposes instead of a hardcoded Anthropic-only list. The episode breaks down why that matters for LiteLLM, Bedrock, and other

  • May 1 · 10 min

    Claude Code Gets a Clean Purge and Safer OAuth Login

    We break down the new claude project purge command, which wipes stale transcripts, tasks, file history, and project config so broken project state can be reset cleanly. The episode also covers the expanded behavior of --dangerously-skip-permissions, the n

  • April 30 · 9 min

    Claude Code’s Hidden Bedrock Cost Lever

    April 29, 2026 brought a small Claude Code update with big budget implications: the new ANTHROPIC_BEDROCK_SERVICE_TIER setting lets Bedrock users choose default, flex, or priority and sends that choice as the X-Amzn-Bedrock-Service-Tier header. The episod

  • April 29 · 8 min

    Claude Code v2.1.121: Instant MCP Tools and Tool-Output Hooks

    This episode digs into two major v2.1.121 changes in Claude Code: the alwaysLoad flag for loading selected MCP server tools at session start, and a widened PostToolUse hook that can rewrite outputs from built-in tools like bash and file reads. It also cov

  • April 28 · 9 min

    Claude Code Ultrareview Goes CI-Native

    We break down how ultrareview moved from an interactive slash command to a real CLI that can run in scripts, Make targets, and GitHub Actions as a potential build gate. The episode also covers JSON output for automation, the trust and latency tradeoffs of

  • April 27 · 10 min

    Claude Code Goes Beyond GitHub

    This episode breaks down Claude Code v2.1.119’s expanded support for GitLab, Bitbucket, and GitHub Enterprise PRs, plus the value of loading full diff, commit, and description context automatically. It also covers smarter PR link handling, configurable re

  • April 26 · 15 min

    Claude Code’s 1-Hour Prompt Cache Upgrade

    Claude Code v2.1.108 extends prompt caching from 5 minutes to 1 hour, making long system prompts and big repo contexts stay warm through real work sessions instead of expiring during normal breaks. The episode also covers the `DISABLE_TELEMETRY` bug fix,