Overview
Claude Code received significant updates including automatic context memory that learns from your conversations, plus improved multi-instance stability and better command handling across Windows and multi-agent workflows.
Changes by Version
v2.1.61
- Fixed config file corruption prevention on Windows during concurrent writes
v2.1.59
- Added automatic context memory - Claude now saves useful context automatically, manageable with /memory command
- Added /copy command with interactive picker for selecting individual code blocks or full responses when code is present
- Improved smarter bash command prefix suggestions for compound commands (e.g.
cd /tmp && git fetch && git push) with per-subcommand analysis - Improved task list ordering for short lists
- Improved memory efficiency in multi-agent sessions by releasing completed subagent task state
- Fixed MCP OAuth token refresh race conditions when running multiple Claude Code instances simultaneously
- Fixed clearer error messages for shell commands when working directory has been deleted
- Fixed config file corruption prevention that could wipe authentication during simultaneous multi-instance usage