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Claude Code v2.1.281 ·

Changing directory now starts or refreshes a background host service

Changing directory now starts a background host service, or refreshes it if it is already running

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Unclear The finding does not say what this background host service does.

What

When the working directory changes, Claude Code now starts a background host service if it has not started yet, and refreshes it if it has.

Why

The service now follows the directory you are working in instead of staying tied to the directory where it first started.

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The writer flagged doubtThe finding does not say what this background host service does.

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