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[Release] anthropics/claude-code v2.1.236: v2.1.236

ashwin-antAug 20, 2026

Claude Code v2.1.236 introduces the `ANTHROPIC_DEFAULT_MODEL` environment variable for persistent model selection, adds cross-session idle notifications via `notify_when_idle`, and enhances sandbox security with precedence-based wildcard read-deny rules on macOS. The release fixes 20+ bugs affecting clipboard operations, fullscreen rendering, subprocess handling, and terminal UI consistency, while improving auto mode classification, startup performance, and accessibility with screen reader support.

  • Set default model for new sessions with `ANTHROPIC_DEFAULT_MODEL` env var; `/model` picker still overrides and persists across restarts
  • Use `notify_when_idle` in cross-session `SendMessage` to request another Claude Code session to send a notice when idle (macOS/Linux, opt-in, no polling)
  • Wildcard read-deny sandbox rules (e.g., `**/.env`) now take precedence inside allowed regions on macOS and can't be bypassed by file renaming
  • +7 more key points...
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