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Claude Code v2.1.89

The changelog for version 2.1.89 is complete. Here's a summary of the key changes I identified:

Major new features:

  • Configurable auto-compact window with /autocompact command and thrashing protection
  • Terminal tab status showing Idle/Working/Waiting state
  • Full mouse text selection and clipboard system with copy-on-select, new scroll keybindings, and tmux integration
  • MCP OAuth authentication tool allowing the model to trigger auth flows mid-conversation
  • /buddy coding companion — a fun feature that hatches a companion to watch you code
  • Recently denied commands view for auto-mode denials
  • Session resume with summary option
  • defer permission type for hooks with PermissionDenied event

Key improvements:

  • Shell security migrated from shell-quote to tree-sitter (more accurate bash analysis)
  • Better file edit error messages (stale content, too large, not read yet)
  • Improved 1M context messaging and extra usage guidance
  • Message rating system
  • PowerShell edition detection
  • New CLI flags: --include-hook-events, --mcp-config servers, --server-option

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