Claude Code 2.1.301 changelog: retry watchdog, vim % motion, richer OTel classifier events
ClaudeCodeLog · x · 2026-10-16
ClaudeCodeLog details the full Claude Code CLI 2.1.301 changelog: 51 CLI changes and 1 system prompt change. Key items:
- New CLAUDECODERETRYWATCHDOGMAXUSAGELIMITWAITMS so unattended retry mode ends requests at usage limits that reset too far away
- OpenTelemetry tracing guidance in the claude-api skill, including ant CLI trace destinations
- Vim mode gains the % motion to jump to matching brackets, alone or with d/c/y
- Multi-line text input: Enter submits, Shift+Enter or a trailing backslash starts a new line
- OTel tooldecision events add classifierverdict, permissionmode, and classifiercategory to distinguish auto-mode classifier decisions from permission rules
Related event: Claude Code 2.1.301 Lands 51 CLI Changes and Tighter Security Prompt(4 posts)→
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