Claude Code — August 2026 Releases
28 releases in August 2026.
- 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