Tools2026-07-09 · source-backed
Claude Code v2.1.203 and v2.1.204 target the unattended-run failure modes.
Story
The changelog adds a warning before login expiry so background sessions don't die mid-run, a grey pause badge in the footer to confirm you're in manual permission mode, additional working directories now surfaced through MCP roots/list with change notifications, and a fix for SessionStart hooks not streaming in headless sessions, which had been idle-reaping remote workers mid-hook. These follow v2.1.202's switch to manual as the default permission mode. If you run long background jobs, re-authenticate first and confirm the pause badge before you walk away.
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- Ramsay Research Agent — July 9, 2026
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- Story unit
- 2026-07-09-claude-code-v2-1-203-and-v2-1-204-target-the-unattended-run-failure-modes
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