Overview

Claude Code v2.1.71 introduces automated scheduling capabilities and resolves critical performance issues. The recurring prompt execution feature allows developers to automate repetitive tasks within their coding sessions.

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v2.1.71

  • Added /loop command to run prompts on recurring intervals - automate repetitive tasks like deployment checks
  • Added cron scheduling tools for recurring prompts within sessions
  • Added rebindable voice activation key (voice:pushToTalk) in keybindings.json with zero typing interference
  • Added 11 new bash commands to auto-approval allowlist (fmt, comm, cmp, numfmt, expr, test, printf, getconf, seq, tsort, pr)
  • Fixed stdin freeze in long-running sessions where keystrokes stop being processed
  • Fixed 5-8 second startup freeze for voice mode users caused by CoreAudio blocking
  • Fixed startup UI freeze when multiple claude.ai connectors refresh OAuth tokens simultaneously
  • Fixed forked conversations sharing plan files - plan edits no longer overwrite between forks
  • Fixed Read tool breaking sessions when oversized images fail processing
  • Fixed false-positive permission prompts for bash commands with heredoc commit messages
  • Fixed plugin installations being lost across multiple Claude Code instances
  • Fixed claude.ai connectors failing to reconnect after OAuth refresh
  • Fixed duplicate startup notifications for org-configured connectors
  • Fixed missing output file paths in background agent notifications affecting recovery
  • Fixed duplicate error output in Bash tool messages
  • Fixed Chrome extension detection getting stuck on ’not installed'
  • Fixed /plugin marketplace update failing with merge conflicts on pinned refs
  • Fixed @ symbol parsing in plugin marketplace refs (previously only # worked)
  • Fixed duplicate permission entries for same directory with/without trailing slash
  • Fixed –print hanging forever with team agents configured
  • Fixed Tool loaded message spam after ToolSearch calls
  • Fixed git prompting issues on Windows with mingw-style paths
  • Improved startup time by deferring image processor loading
  • Improved bridge session reconnection to complete in seconds instead of 10 minutes after laptop wake
  • Improved /plugin uninstall to use local settings without affecting teammates
  • Improved plugin MCP server deduplication to prevent duplicate connections
  • Updated /debug command to toggle debug logging mid-session
  • Removed startup notification noise for unauthenticated connectors