[Release] anthropics/claude-code v2.1.206: v2.1.206

Claude Code v2.1.206 introduces enhanced directory navigation with `/cd` suggestions, a `/doctor` check for optimizing CLAUDE.md files, and improved git workflow automation via `/commit-push-pr`. The release fixes critical issues including expired login error handling, MCP server timeout configuration, OAuth re-authentication, and keyboard input responsiveness across multiple platforms. Performance improvements include background agent auto-upgrades and better model picker accuracy.

Key Points

• •Directory path suggestions added to `/cd` command, matching `/add-dir` behavior for improved navigation
• •New `/doctor` check proposes trimming checked-in CLAUDE.md files by removing content Claude can derive from codebase
• •Git workflow enhanced: `/commit-push-pr` now auto-allows push to configured push remote (remote.pushDefault or sole remote)
• •Gateway login now supports Anthropic-operated public gateway endpoints for broader authentication
• •Background agents auto-upgrade immediately after Claude Code updates instead of waiting for slow stale-session upgrades
• •Fixed expired login error messaging—now prompts `/login` instead of misleading 'model issue' error
• •MCP server per-server `request_timeout_ms` configuration now respected, preventing 60s default timeout failures
• •OAuth MCP servers no longer require manual re-authentication after single failed token refresh
• •Keyboard input responsiveness fixed on Windows setup prompts and `claude --resume` startup
• •Model picker accuracy improved: fixed price display mismatches and server-provided row placement issues

Workflow Diagram

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