Claude Code v2.1.162: Enhanced Agent Features and Bug Fixes
This update for Claude Code introduces several enhancements, including new details in `claude agents --json` to clarify session blocking, improved handling of search tools, and persistent default settings for effort levels. It also addresses numerous bugs, such as silent startup hangs, incorrect permission rule application, and display issues within the agents view, improving overall stability and user feedback for developers using the integrated coding environment.
- →New `waitingFor` field for Claude Agents
- →Dedicated Search Tools with Explicit Listing
- →Persistent Default Effort Level Confirmation
- →Slash Command Autocomplete Behavior Change
- →Remote Control Display Update
Features (1) ›
- New `waitingFor` field for Claude Agents
The `claude agents --json` output now includes a `waitingFor` field. This indicates why a waiting session is blocked, such as awaiting a permission prompt, providing clearer context to users.
Enhancements (5) ›
- Dedicated Search Tools with Explicit Listing
Explicitly listing `Grep` or `Glob` with the `--tools` flag now provides dedicated search tools on native builds with embedded search. Previously, these tool names were silently ignored.
- Persistent Default Effort Level Confirmation
The `/effort` command now confirms when the chosen effort level will persist as the default for new sessions, ensuring users are aware of their default settings.
- Slash Command Autocomplete Behavior Change
Clicking a slash command in the autocomplete menu now fills it into the prompt instead of executing it immediately. Users must press Enter to run the command.
- Remote Control Display Update
Remote Control is now shown as a persistent footer pill, including a link to the session, rather than a startup message.
- IDE Renamed to Devin Desktop
The editor has been rebranded from Windsurf to Devin Desktop. This change is reflected in the `/ide` menu, `/terminal-setup`, and `/scroll-speed` commands.
https://github.com/anthropics/claude-code/releases/tag/v2.1.162