# Claude Code v1.0.55

> Claude Code v1.0.55, released 17 Jul 2025 (2025-07-17). 12 entries read out of the shipped bundle. Unofficial, and not affiliated with Anthropic.

Web version: https://changelogs.core-directive.com/v/1.0.55

## Changes

### IDE Auto-Detection and Multi-IDE Support

- **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)

### Auto-Connect IDE Dialog

- 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

### Improved IDE Integration UI

- **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)

### New Configuration Options

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

### Better IDE Status Reporting

- 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

### Platform-Specific Enhancements

- 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

### UI/UX Improvements

- 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

### Refactored IDE Detection System

- 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

### Improved Shell Command Execution

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

### Permission System Enhancement

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

## Bug Fixes

- 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

## Breaking Changes

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