Claude Code v1.0.55

• Enhanced IDE detection: Claude Code now automatically detects running IDEs on your system and can suggest installing the appropriate extension
• Multi-IDE selection: When multiple IDEs are detected, users can select which one to install the extension for via a new selection interface
• Supported IDEs expanded: Full support for VS Code, Cursor, Windsurf, and all JetBrains IDEs (IntelliJ IDEA, PyCharm, WebStorm, PhpStorm, RubyMine, CLion, GoLand, Rider, DataGrip, AppCode, DataSpell, Aqua, Gateway, Fleet, Android Studio)

• New first-run dialog asking users if they want to enable auto-connect to IDE
• Users can configure this later with /config or the --ide flag
• Setting persisted as autoConnectIde in user preferences

• Redesigned welcome screen for IDE extensions with:
• Color-coded IDE branding (new ide color in theme)
• Clear indication of which IDE extension was installed
• Better visual hierarchy with context indicators (⧉ for open files and selected lines)
• Diff preview indicators showing how changes will appear (+11 -22)
• Clearer hotkey instructions (Cmd+Esc for Quick Launch, Cmd+Option+K for file references)

• autoInstallIdeExtension: Control whether Claude Code automatically installs IDE extensions (defaults to true)
• hasIdeAutoConnectDialogBeenShown: Tracks whether the auto-connect dialog has been shown

• Enhanced /ide command output with more detailed connection status
• Clearer error messages when IDE extensions fail to install
• Version mismatch detection between installed extension and server

• Improved Windows path handling for better cross-platform compatibility
• Better process detection across macOS, Windows, and Linux
• Platform-specific process keyword matching for accurate IDE detection

• New ide theme color (rgb(71,130,200)) for IDE-related UI elements
• Spinner tips system foundation added (for future loading screen tips)
• Better escape key handling in dialogs
• More consistent dialog styling with rounded borders

• Centralized IDE configuration in new oc object containing all IDE metadata
• New utility functions:
• BBA(): Check if an IDE is VS Code-based
• EV(): Check if an IDE is JetBrains-based
• tc(): Detect running IDEs on the system
• HV(): Get display name for an IDE
• IBA(): Get current terminal IDE if applicable

• Simplified shell command construction removing conditional snapshot loading
• Better stdin handling for shell commands using PassThrough streams
• More robust error handling in shell execution

• New QJ4() function for enhanced permission prompt handling
• Better integration with tool permission system
• Improved error messages for permission denials

• Fixed duplicate comment issue in generated code
• Improved handling of IDE extension installation failures
• Better error recovery when IDE connection cannot be established
• Fixed path normalization issues on Windows

None - this release maintains backward compatibility with existing configurations and workflows.