Claude Code Update: Slack-style Emoji Shortcodes Now Supported
EricBuess · x · 2026-07-22
Anthropic's CLI AI coding tool Claude Code has been updated to version 2.1.217. The new version introduces Slack-style emoji shortcodes in the prompt input box, automatically converting codes like :heart: into ❤️ with pop-up suggestions as you type. This feature can be controlled via the emojiCompletionEnabled setting.
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