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What's the latest version of Claude Code?
The latest Claude Code release is
2.1.251
Released August 28, 2026
What's new in 2.1.251
This release introduces live streaming of foreground subagent tool calls and results to Remote Control clients, alongside new CLI commands for session management and detailed usage/cost metrics, including prompt cache and spend limits. Critical security patches address vulnerabilities related to unauthorized file access, plugin paths, and Bash command approvals. Significant stability improvements for agent teams, TUI performance with many subagents, and background sessions are also included. Further enhancements cover a smaller application size, clearer cloud session error reporting, and more robust approval flows for security-sensitive managed settings and custom headers, with /effort settings now saving per model.
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