LaunchDevelopersJuly 2, 2026
Claude Code 2.1.198: Chrome GA, background agent notifications, bug fixes
Claude in Chrome is now generally available. Background agents now fire notification hooks for needing input or completion. Added /dataviz skill for chart and dashboard guidance. Many bug fixes including SSL error handling, streaming error recovery, and background agent daemon instability.
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