Claude Code v2.1.111: Opus 4.7 xhigh, Auto Mode, and Advanced Code Review

Claude Code v2.1.111 introduces Claude Opus 4.7 with xhigh effort level, Auto mode for Max subscribers, advanced code review tools, and enhanced UX improvements.

April 16, 2026 • 10 min read • By ClaudeWorld

Claude Code v2.1.111: Major Intelligence and Productivity Boost

Claude Code v2.1.111 delivers significant enhancements to AI intelligence, automation capabilities, and developer experience. This release introduces the powerful Claude Opus 4.7 model with granular effort control, advanced code review features, and streamlined workflows for power users.

What’s New

Claude Opus 4.7 with xhigh Effort Level

  • Claude Opus 4.7 xhigh is now available, offering enhanced intelligence capabilities
  • New xhigh effort level sits between high and max, providing optimal balance of speed and intelligence
  • Use /effort command to tune performance vs. intelligence based on your needs
  • Interactive effort slider with arrow-key navigation when called without arguments

Auto Mode for Max Subscribers

  • Auto mode now available for Max subscribers when using Opus 4.7
  • No longer requires --enable-auto-mode flag for activation
  • Streamlined autonomous workflow execution

Advanced Code Review with /ultrareview

  • New /ultrareview command for comprehensive code analysis
  • Uses parallel multi-agent analysis and critique in the cloud
  • Review current branch with /ultrareview or specific GitHub PRs with /ultrareview <PR#>
  • Perfect for thorough code quality assessment

Enhanced Permission Management

  • New /less-permission-prompts skill scans transcripts for common read-only operations
  • Proposes prioritized allowlists for .claude/settings.json
  • Read-only bash commands with glob patterns no longer trigger permission prompts
  • Commands starting with cd <project-dir> && are now streamlined

UI/UX Improvements

  • Auto theme matching: New “Auto (match terminal)” theme option syncs with your terminal’s dark/light mode
  • Plan files now use descriptive names based on your prompt (e.g., fix-auth-race-snug-otter.md)
  • Improved command suggestions for typos (e.g., claude udpate suggests claude update)
  • Enhanced keyboard shortcuts: Ctrl+U clears entire input buffer, Ctrl+Y restores
  • /skills menu now supports sorting by estimated token count (press t to toggle)

Platform-Specific Enhancements

  • Windows PowerShell tool progressive rollout with opt-in/out via CLAUDE_CODE_USE_POWERSHELL_TOOL
  • Linux and macOS PowerShell support with CLAUDE_CODE_USE_POWERSHELL_TOOL=1
  • Improved /setup-vertex and /setup-bedrock configuration with actual settings.json paths

Developer Experience

  • Enhanced transcript view with [ (dump to scrollback) and v (open in editor) shortcuts
  • Better visual truncation markers for long pastes
  • Headless mode improvements with plugin_errors in --output-format stream-json
  • New OTEL_LOG_RAW_API_BODIES environment variable for debugging
  • Reduced spurious error messages during normal operation

How to Update

Update to Claude Code v2.1.111 using your preferred method:

# Via package manager
claude update

# Or download directly from GitHub
# Visit the release page for platform-specific binaries

After updating, explore the new features:

  • Try /effort to experiment with the xhigh level
  • Set up Auto mode if you’re a Max subscriber
  • Use /ultrareview for comprehensive code analysis
  • Configure /less-permission-prompts to streamline your workflow