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Claude Code 2.1.142

Released

Claude Code 2.1.142 was released on May 14, 2026 with 24 documented changes.

What changed in Claude Code 2.1.142?

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  • Users can now configure background agent sessions with new flags for directories, settings, and operational parameters.
  • Fast mode processing now utilizes the newer Opus 4.7 model by default, offering an override option to retain Opus 4.6.
  • Plugin management has been enhanced to surface additional skill types and display provided LSP servers.
  • Several issues affecting background sessions, such as macOS sleep/wake disconnections, git worktree recognition, and agent crash-loops, have been resolved.
  • Multiple fixes improve plugin behavior, including cache management, error reporting, and display of installation counts.
  • The platform now handles `MCP_TOOL_TIMEOUT` correctly and improves reactive context compaction to reduce unnecessary retries.

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