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Claude Code 2.1.302

Released

Claude Code 2.1.302 was released on October 16, 2026 with 63 documented changes.

What changed in Claude Code 2.1.302?

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

  • Users can now manage the client-side model for automatic classification and configure idle conversation compaction through the settings interface.
  • Several issues were resolved, including errors with long prompts during compaction, failed requests after switching AI models, and problems with image loading in the Read tool.
  • Various fixes address tool and plugin functionality, such as correct model saving for settings and reliable plugin subcommand execution without data loss.
  • The handling of cloud sessions has been enhanced, with improved error messages, reliable 'rewind' functionality, and consistent display of routine statuses.
  • Improvements to Claude Tag include broader repository search capabilities, better organization of admin settings, and support for additional image formats in Slack.
  • Performance on startup has been optimized for installations with many plugins, and subagents for forked processes are now enabled by default in many client environments.

Is this the latest version?

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