Claude-Code v2.1.45 Enhancements and Fixes

Claude-Code has released version v2.1.45, bringing several notable updates and bug fixes to the platform.
Key Updates:
- Support for Claude Sonnet 4.6: Integration with the latest version of Claude Sonnet ensures compatibility and access to new features offered by the 4.6 update.
- Directory Enhancements: The platform now supports reading
enabledPluginsandextraKnownMarketplacesfrom directories specified with--add-dir - Spinner Customization: A new
spinnerTipsOverridesetting is added to personalize spinner tips through an array of custom strings, with an option to exclude default tips. - SDK Rate Limit Updates: New types
SDKRateLimitInfoandSDKRateLimitEventare introduced to allow consumers to track rate limit status updates.
Bug Fixes:
- Resolved issues in Agent Teams on Bedrock, Vertex, and Foundry by ensuring API provider environment variables are passed to processes spawned by tmux.
- Addressed the "operation not permitted" error in macOS sandboxes by correcting the per-user temp directory usage.
- Fixed a
ReferenceErrorin the Task tool when agents are backgrounded. - Corrected autocomplete behavior to ensure suggestions are accepted when Enter is pressed, even with images pasted.
- Several improvements to performance and memory management, including reduced accumulation of backup files and enhanced handling of large shell command outputs.
These changes are intended for developers using Claude-Code who require stable and updated tools for integration and management of their systems.
📖 Read the full source: GitHub Claude-Code
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