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The Claude Code Changelog

It feels like every day there’s a new Claude Code update. This unofficial podcast, hosted by Lachlan and James (& powered by Jellypod AI), helps us stay up to date with everything Anthropic ships to Claude, from product updates, new workflows, and more. Each episode highlights what changed, how to use it, and why it matters.

Latest Episodes:

Custom Settings Profiles for Claude Remote Control Nov 10, 2026

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Learn how to use the new --settings flag added to claude remote-control in version 2.1.321 to configure custom profiles and safeguards for remote sessions. We also cover essential caveats, model updates, and critical sandbox and MCP OAuth security patches.

Optimizing Claude API Latency with Claude Code 2.1.319 Nov 09, 2026

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Explore the new /claude-api latency-optimize command in Claude Code 2.1.319, which tests faster API settings against your evals to reduce latency bottlenecks.

Fixing CI Breakages from Auto Mode Changes in 2.1.319 Nov 08, 2026

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In Claude Code 2.1.319, auto mode removes its automatic client-side fallback when server safety checks fail, meaning headless pipelines behind gateways can now fail closed with exit code one. Learn how to diagnose your setup using /status, configure the CLAUDE_CODE_AUTO_MODE_SERVER environment variable, and prepare your CI workflows.

Fixing Unattended Agent Stalls with denyInsteadOfPrompting Nov 07, 2026

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Discover how Claude Code 2.1.319 prevents unattended agents from stalling with the new permissions.denyInsteadOfPrompting setting. Learn how to configure it properly alongside explicit allow rules, and catch up on smaller quality-of-life additions like background MCP tasks.

Expanded MCP Denylist Policies in Claude Code 2.1.318 Nov 06, 2026

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Learn how Claude Code 2.1.318 expands deniedMcpServers URL matching to block Anthropic-provided servers and cloud connectors. We cover configuring organizational denylists, verifying policies with claude mcp list, and several smaller MCP quality-of-life fixes.

Tuning Reasoning Effort in Claude Code 2.1.318 Forks Nov 05, 2026

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Discover how Claude Code 2.1.318 lets you pass a custom effort parameter to $.model.fork, cutting down latency and token burn on lightweight mod tasks like handoff briefs and summaries. We also break down other key updates in this release, including cross-account IAM role assumption on the apps gateway and a fix for false-success exits in non-interactive mode.

Preventing Silent Auth Expirations in Claude Code 2.1.318 Nov 04, 2026

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Learn how Claude Code 2.1.318 prevents unattended CI and headless runs from failing silently due to expired logins. We cover new expiration fields in claude auth status, warnings in claude -p, and switching to setup-token for permanent machine credentials.

Failing Closed with Agent SDK Hooks in Claude Code 2.1.317 Nov 03, 2026

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Learn how Claude Code version 2.1.317 introduces onFailure: "block" for programmatic Agent SDK hook callbacks, preventing unattended agents from failing open on unexpected errors. We also cover protections against account email leakage in tools, isolated transcripts for nested headless sessions, and full-file re-reading behavior.

Locking Down Write Boundaries in Claude Code Nov 02, 2026

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Learn how to use Claude Code's blockWritesOutsideWorkingDirectories setting to lock down file write boundaries during unattended or headless runs across every permission mode.

Silent Managed Settings and Verification in Claude Code 2.1.316 Nov 01, 2026

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In Claude Code 2.1.316, server-managed settings for Team and Enterprise logins now apply automatically without an approval prompt, alongside verification checks for cached settings. We examine how this impacts developer visibility into remote hooks and shell-command settings, and share tips for auditing your active configurations with claude doctor.

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Releases · anthropics/claude-code - GitHub: https://github.com/anthropics/claude-code/releases

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