Claude Code 2.1.238 released: fixes memory leak in long sessions
ClaudeCodeLog · x · 2026-08-21
Claude Code 2.1.238 is now available with 39 CLI changes. Key highlights include: Plugin headersHelper running only at install/update to stop silent header minting; releasing subagent tool results once out of view to prevent unbounded memory growth; and self-hosted runner deferring SIGTERM to keep attached sessions alive.
Related event: Claude Code 2.1.238 Ships with Keybindings and Memory Fix(3 posts)→
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