Claude Code 2.1 NEW Features

40+ Practical Tips for Claude Code 2.1.0 & 2.1.4 [UPDATE] January 2026 Edition

What Changed

Claude Code versions 2.1.0 - 2.1.4 represent the biggest productivity upgrade since the tool launched.

The Big Picture: Version 2.1.0 shipped on January 7, 2026, with 2.1.1 following immediately with 109 CLI refinements.

Together, they eliminate workflow friction that cost developers hours every week