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Claude Code v2.1.200 Fixes Key Background Agent and Permission Mode Issues

Decision Brief

What changedClaude Code v2.1.200 fixes multiple issues with background agents, permission modes, and screen readers, and improves the installation script.
Why it mattersThis update brings crucial stability fixes for background agents, which are vital for developers running long-running automated tasks.
Who should careAI coding tool users, Agent builders
Affected stackClaude CodeMCP
Builder actionUpgrade
Source confidenceHigh · Official release / blog / repo

Claude Code v2.1.200 changes the AskUserQuestion dialog to no longer auto-continue by default; instead, idle timeout is set via /config. The default permission mode is now "Manual", and CLI, VS Code, and JetBrains all accept --permission-mode manual. Background agent fixes include: no silent interruption after sleep/wake or reopening stalled sessions; canceled rounds via Esc no longer repeat after restart; the agent unable to start when a reused PID from daemon.lock after a crash is fixed; daemon handover between versions now uses build timestamp to prevent older versions from taking over. Subagents rate-limited without producing text now fail directly instead of returning empty results. Other fixes: control bits leaking to terminal, plugin-dir flag ordering, project-scope plugins not loading from git worktrees, /mcp server list ignoring screen reader focus, voice dictation falsely reporting "connection failed", and rendering flicker under tmux 3.4+. Screen reader output improvements: decorative glyphs hidden, transcript symbols read as short labels, nested tables read as "Header: value." format. The installation script now displays an explanation message when terminated due to insufficient system memory.

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