[Release] anthropics/claude-code v2.1.111: v2.1.111

Claude Code v2.1.111 introduces Claude Opus 4.7 with a new xhigh effort level for tuned speed/intelligence tradeoffs, Auto mode for Max subscribers, and significant UX improvements including interactive effort sliders, comprehensive code review via /ultrareview, and enhanced permission management. The release includes numerous bug fixes for terminal display, LSP diagnostics, plugin handling, and cross-platform compatibility, particularly for Windows PowerShell integration.

Key Points

• •Claude Opus 4.7 xhigh effort level now available—sits between high and max, tunable via /effort command with interactive slider navigation
• •Auto mode enabled for Max subscribers using Opus 4.7; no longer requires --enable-auto-mode flag
• •/ultrareview skill added for comprehensive parallel multi-agent code review of current branch or specific GitHub PRs
• •/less-permission-prompts skill scans transcripts and proposes prioritized allowlist for read-only Bash/MCP tool calls in .claude/settings.json
• •Auto (match terminal) theme option automatically syncs with terminal's dark/light mode preference
• •Windows PowerShell tool progressively rolling out; opt in/out via CLAUDE_CODE_USE_POWERSHELL_TOOL environment variable
• •Read-only bash commands with glob patterns and cd-prefixed commands no longer trigger permission prompts
• •Plan files now named after user prompts (e.g., fix-auth-race-snug-otter.md) instead of random words for better context
• •/skills menu now supports sorting by estimated token count with 't' toggle key
• •Fixed critical terminal display tearing in iTerm2 + tmux setups and improved LSP diagnostic ordering to prevent re-reading edited files

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