Claude Code v2.1.243
Claude Code v2.1.243 was released on .
Summary
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, plus customizable model selection and smarter prompt caching controls for faster, more cost-efficient workflows. Check the full...
Release Context
- This was the 196th Claude Code release of 2026 tracked by Havoptic.
- It shipped 2 days after Claude Code v2.1.241 (August 22, 2026).
- Claude Code: ships every 1 days — 20 releases in the last month.
Why it matters: Spot runaway loops instantly with usage breakdown.
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Release Notes
- Added a Loops breakdown to /usage: per-loop run count, total tokens, tokens per run, and last run, so runaway or chatty /loop tasks are easy to spot
- Added modelPicker setting: curate the /model picker with an ordered, labeled list of models (any id spelling, including Vertex/Bedrock ids), appended to or replacing the built-in lineup
- Added promptCacheTtl and subagentPromptCacheTtl settings so API-key and cloud-provider users can keep a 1-hour prompt cache on the main conversation while subagents stay at 5 minutes
- Added modelPricing managed setting so an organi
Other Recent Claude Code Releases
- v2.1.246 (August 25, 2026)
- v2.1.240 (August 22, 2026)
- v2.1.239 (August 21, 2026)
- v2.1.238 (August 20, 2026)
- v2.1.237 (August 19, 2026)
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