LaunchDevelopersJune 15, 2026

Claude Code v2.1.178 released with new Tool syntax and skill loading improvements

Version 2.1.178 introduces Tool(param:value) syntax for permission rules, allowing wildcard matching (e.g., Agent(model:opus) to block Opus subagents). Skills in nested .claude/skills directories now load automatically. This release fixes edge cases and improves skill organization.

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