Claude Code v2.1.178: Enhanced permissions, skills, and agent handling
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This patch for Claude Code v2.1.178 introduces new syntax for permission rules, enabling finer control over tool usage by specifying parameters. It also improves how nested skills and directories are handled, ensuring proper loading and resolution of potential name conflicts. These changes benefit developers using Claude Code for complex projects, particularly those involving custom tools and nested configurations, with fixes also addressing agent stability and authentication issues.
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https://github.com/anthropics/claude-code/releases/tag/v2.1.178
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