•Added release channel (stable or latest) toggle to /config
•Added detection and warnings for unreachable permission rules, with warnings in /doctor and after saving rules that include the source of each rule and actionable fix guidance

Improved2 changes

•Improved terminal rendering stability by preventing uncontrolled writes from corrupting cursor state
•Improved slash command suggestion readability by truncating long descriptions to 2 lines

Fixed6 changes

•Fixed plan files persisting across /clear commands, now ensuring a fresh plan file is used after clearing a conversation
•Fixed false skill duplicate detection on filesystems with large inodes (e.g., ExFAT) by using 64-bit precision for inode values
•Fixed mismatch between background task count in status bar and items shown in tasks dialog
•Fixed sub-agents using the wrong model during conversation compaction
•Fixed web search in sub-agents using incorrect model
•Fixed trust dialog acceptance when running from the home directory not enabling trust-requiring features like hooks during the session

Changed1 change

•Changed tool hook execution timeout from 60 seconds to 10 minutes

Other2 changes

•Merged slash commands and skills, simplifying the mental model with no change in behavior
•[VSCode] Added clickable destination selector for permission requests, allowing you to choose where settings are saved (this project, all projects, shared with team, or session only)

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v2.1.3Claude Code Release NotesJan 09, 2026

Release containing 2 new features, 2 improvements, 6 fixes, 1 change, and 2 other updates.

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Release Focus

Mixed

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Improved (2)

Changed (1)

Fixed (6)

Other (2)

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Added2 changes

•Added release channel (stable or latest) toggle to /config
•Added detection and warnings for unreachable permission rules, with warnings in /doctor and after saving rules that include the source of each rule and actionable fix guidance

Improved2 changes

•Improved terminal rendering stability by preventing uncontrolled writes from corrupting cursor state
•Improved slash command suggestion readability by truncating long descriptions to 2 lines

Fixed6 changes

•Fixed plan files persisting across /clear commands, now ensuring a fresh plan file is used after clearing a conversation
•Fixed false skill duplicate detection on filesystems with large inodes (e.g., ExFAT) by using 64-bit precision for inode values
•Fixed mismatch between background task count in status bar and items shown in tasks dialog
•Fixed sub-agents using the wrong model during conversation compaction
•Fixed web search in sub-agents using incorrect model
•Fixed trust dialog acceptance when running from the home directory not enabling trust-requiring features like hooks during the session

Changed1 change

•Changed tool hook execution timeout from 60 seconds to 10 minutes

Other2 changes

•Merged slash commands and skills, simplifying the mental model with no change in behavior
•[VSCode] Added clickable destination selector for permission requests, allowing you to choose where settings are saved (this project, all projects, shared with team, or session only)

v2.1.3Claude Code Release NotesJan 09, 2026

Changes in Claude Code v2.1.3

Added2 changes

Improved2 changes

Fixed6 changes

Changed1 change

Other2 changes

v2.1.3Claude Code Release NotesJan 09, 2026

Changes in Claude Code v2.1.3

Added2 changes

Improved2 changes

Fixed6 changes

Changed1 change

Other2 changes