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Claude Code 2.1.70
Released
Claude Code 2.1.70 was released on March 6, 2026 with 29 documented changes.
What changed in Claude Code 2.1.70?
In our words, from the release notes — never copied.
- API integration and proxy handling were improved for third-party gateways and custom model configurations, resolving previous 400 errors and model compatibility issues.
- Various user interface and input reliability issues were addressed, including newline insertion on SSH, non-ASCII text corruption on Windows, and specific VS Code startup behaviors.
- Performance enhancements were implemented, notably reducing prompt input re-renders, decreasing startup memory usage, and optimizing remote control polling frequency.
- Several issues with tool search, plugin management, and prompt caching were resolved to improve overall stability and functionality.
- New features for VS Code users include an activity bar icon for session management, an enhanced markdown document view for plans, and a native dialog for MCP server control.
- Specific command-line tools like `/rename` and `/color` received functional improvements and bug fixes for a more consistent user experience.
Is this the latest version?
This page is frozen to Claude Code 2.1.70 and stays at this address. The Claude Code version history always lists the newest tracked version first.
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