Anthropic releases Claude Code v2.1.302 with auto mode model setting and bug fixes
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Anthropic releases Claude Code v2.1.302, according to its GitHub release notes.
The release adds the CLAUDE_CODE_AUTO_MODE_MODEL variable, which selects the model used by the client-side auto mode classifier, and an idle compaction setting in /config. It also fixes numerous bugs, including Vertex and Bedrock request failures and PowerShell command lookup.
The release notes also set standalone Claude Design (claude.ai/design) to close on December 14, 2026.
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AIAnthropic releases Claude Code v2.1.302 with a new CLAUDE_CODE_AUTO_MODE_MODEL variable that selects the model for the client-side auto mode classifier. The release adds an idle compaction setting to /config, sets standalone Claude Design ( to close on December 14, 2026, and fixes numerous bugs, including Vertex and Bedrock request failures and PowerShell command lookup.
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