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Claude Code v2.1.277 ·

New 'attached' (fast-sync) relation mode for directory sync, distinct from the legacy merge path

A faster sync path for 'attached' sessions handles directory sync separately from the older full merge logic

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AreaDirectory Syncwhat it touches
KindImprovementsin v2.1.277,
You'll notice

A faster sync path for 'attached' sessions handles directory sync separately from the older full merge logic

What

For sessions where a laptop's state is "attached" to a live machine, Claude Code now uses a lighter fast-forward or no-op check to keep directories in sync, instead of the older full three-way merge logic. This path can report that a session is "unready" (the machine has a detached HEAD) or "left" with a reason such as the branch being switched or having diverged. A companion function now also explains a new "switched off" case, meaning the sync feature is switched off for that session.

Why

This gives attached sessions a cheaper, quicker sync check instead of always running the heavier merge process, while still surfacing clear reasons like a diverged branch or the feature being disabled when syncing isn't possible.

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