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Claude Code 2.1.281

Released

Claude Code 2.1.281 was released on September 23, 2026 with 177 documented changes.

What changed in Claude Code 2.1.281?

In our words, from the release notes — never copied.

  • Gateway configurations now support advanced Claude Desktop keys, IAM role assumption for Bedrock, and Amazon Bedrock guardrails for enhanced security and access management.
  • Multiple fixes improve session reliability, particularly for resuming large or complex conversations, tool calls, and interactions involving proxies or network disruptions.
  • Improvements to sandbox functionality, permissions handling, and command execution prevent unintended actions and enhance security across various environments.
  • Performance optimizations reduce startup times, accelerate session resumption, and improve responsiveness for large documents and remote connections.
  • User interface enhancements across various menus and dialogs provide better navigation, readability, and accessibility for a more consistent experience.
  • Specific improvements and fixes were rolled out for the VS Code extension, web application, and Claude Tag, addressing platform-specific issues and features.

Is this the latest version?

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