# Claude Code v2.1.74

> Claude Code v2.1.74, released 11 Mar 2026 (2026-03-11). 1 entry read out of the shipped bundle. Unofficial, and not affiliated with Anthropic.

Web version: https://changelogs.core-directive.com/v/2.1.74

## Changes

The changelog for version 2.1.74 is complete. Key highlights include:

- **6 new features**: Context usage analysis system, custom auto-memory directories, AI-generated session titles, `/stuck` diagnostic skill, session-end hooks timeout config, and assistant-mode auto-backgrounding
- **12 improvements**: Flexible agent model IDs, improved auto-mode description, smarter memory selection, bidirectional text rendering, better command parsing, git submodule auto-init, and more
- **8 bug fixes**: OAuth error normalization, abort controller leaks, argument parsing edge cases, case-insensitive model matching, team cleanup, and system message preservation
- **3 in-development features**: Context collapse (Hawthorn), plugin dependency resolution (Orchid Trellis), and per-message budget persistence