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Claude Code 2.1.261
Released
Claude Code 2.1.261 was released on September 4, 2026 with 67 documented changes.
What changed in Claude Code 2.1.261?
In our words, from the release notes — never copied.
- Improved diagnostic tools now provide more insight into network policy failures and unused skills.
- Users can now configure larger limits for command and background task output and utilize larger system prompts via file input.
- Multiple fixes enhance the reliability of Remote Control sessions, especially in corporate proxy environments.
- Input responsiveness has been improved, correcting issues with dropped or reordered characters during fast typing.
- The application now handles model-specific details and credential management more robustly for various cloud providers.
- Several issues in the VS Code extension, including session management, UI rendering, and dialog behavior, have been resolved.
Is this the latest version?
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