Claude Code Changelog

Track the evolution of Claude Code with detailed version updates, new features, and improvements.

Version 1.0.62

July 29, 2025 • 11 hours ago

Latest stable release with performance improvements and bug fixes.

Improvements

• Enhanced stability for long-running sessions
• Optimized memory usage for large codebases
• Improved error handling for network connectivity issues

Version 1.0.61

July 25, 2025 • 4 days ago

New Features

• Export Conversations - New /export command for sharing conversations
• Enhanced Queue System - Hit Enter to queue additional messages while Claude is working

Improvements

• Better handling of image file drag-and-drop
• Improved MCP server connection stability
• Enhanced keyboard shortcuts (Ctrl+Z to suspend, Ctrl+U for undo)

Version 1.0.60

July 24, 2025 • 5 days ago

New Features

• Hooks System - Custom automation and workflow integrations
• Session Initialization - Run commands when Claude Code starts
• Community-Driven Development - Built based on GitHub Issues feedback

Improvements

• Restored namespacing in custom slash commands
• Commands now support subdirectory structure (.claude/commands/frontend/component.md → /frontend:component)
• Better error messages for MCP debug mode

Version 1.0.0 - General Availability

May 22, 2025

🎉 Claude Code reaches General Availability! After months of research preview, Claude Code is now production-ready.

Major Features

• GitHub Actions Integration - Background task support
• IDE Extensions - Native VS Code and JetBrains integration with inline edits
• Extensible SDK - TypeScript and Python SDK for custom agents
• Enterprise Ready - Built-in security, privacy, and compliance features

Platform Support

• Multi-Cloud AI - Support for Anthropic API, AWS Bedrock, Google Vertex AI
• Cross-Platform - Windows (including WSL2), macOS, Linux
• Plan Integration - Available with Pro and Max subscriptions

Version 0.2.x Series - Research Preview

February 24, 2025 - May 21, 2025

The research preview phase that introduced Claude Code to the world.

0.2.93 - Resume Conversations

April 2025

• Resume Functionality - Continue conversations across sessions
• Session Persistence - Maintain context between restarts

0.2.75 - Visual Enhancements

March 2025

• Image Paste Support - Drag and drop or copy/paste images
• File @-mentioning - Reference files directly in conversations
• Enhanced UI - Improved terminal interface

0.2.14 - Early Features

February 2025

• Basic MCP Support - Initial Model Context Protocol integration
• Custom Commands - Early slash command system
• Tool Permissions - Granular control over tool access

Feature Timeline

🤖 AI & Model Capabilities

• Claude 4 Integration - Sonnet 4 and Opus 4 models
• Thinking Modes - think, think harder, ultrathink commands
• Context Awareness - Deep codebase understanding
• Code Execution - Run code directly in conversations

🔧 Developer Tools

• MCP Integration - Model Context Protocol with OAuth 2.0, SSE/HTTP transport
• Custom Slash Commands - Markdown-based command system with namespacing
• Vim Key Bindings - Familiar editing experience with /vim command
• PDF Reading - Direct PDF file analysis
• Multi-format Export - Conversation sharing capabilities

🔐 Security & Authentication

• macOS Keychain - Secure API key storage (Mac only)
• OAuth 2.0 - Remote MCP server authentication
• Token-based Auth - Support for various authentication methods
• Enterprise Security - Built-in compliance features

🌐 Platform Integration

• VS Code Extension - Inline editing with proposed changes
• JetBrains Plugin - Direct IDE integration
• GitHub Actions - Background task automation
• Slack Integration - Update notifications and context sharing

Installation

Install Latest Version

# Install Claude Code
npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code
 
# Verify installation
claude --version
 
# Update to latest
claude update

Version Management

# Check current version
claude --version
 
# Update manually
npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code@latest
 
# Run diagnostics
claude doctor

Migration Guide

From 0.2.x to 1.0.x

• Breaking Changes: Minimal - most configurations carry forward
• New Features: Hooks, enhanced MCP, improved commands
• Recommendations: Update to latest for best experience

Compatibility

• Minimum Version: 1.0.24+ recommended
• Legacy Support: 0.2.9 and older require update
• Node.js: Compatible with modern Node.js versions

Resources

• 📚 Official Documentation  - Complete guide
• 🐛 Report Issues  - Bug reports and feature requests
• 💬 Community Forum  - Ask questions and share tips
• 📦 NPM Package  - Download stats and version history

Last updated: July 29, 2025 • Auto-updated from official releases