Claude Code v2.1.314 ·
Helper agents can be told which tool to use
Helper agents that Claude Code starts from the current conversation can now be made to use a particular tool
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What
A forked agent is a helper Claude Code starts with a copy of the current conversation. Claude Code can now tell such a helper which tool to use.
Why
This lets Claude Code make a helper call a specific tool instead of choosing for itself.
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