LaunchDevelopersJuly 2, 2026
Claude Code 2.1.198: background agent notifications, /dataviz skill, and fixes
Claude Code 2.1.198 adds background agent notifications when sessions need input or complete, and introduces a /dataviz skill for chart/dashboard guidance. The update fixes SSL certificate error handling, streaming response discards, and subagent failure reporting.
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