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Claude Code v2.1.131 Release Notes

Claude Code v2.1.131 fixes critical Windows VS Code extension activation issues and Mantle endpoint authentication problems.

May 6, 2026 10 min read By ClaudeWorld

The Claude Code development team has released version 2.1.131, addressing critical compatibility and authentication issues that were affecting Windows users and API integrations. This maintenance release focuses on stability improvements and bug fixes to ensure a smoother development experience across all platforms.

What’s New

Windows VS Code Extension Fix

This release resolves a critical issue where the VS Code extension would fail to activate on Windows systems. The problem was caused by a hardcoded build path in the bundled SDK, specifically related to a createRequire polyfill bug. Windows users should now experience proper extension activation without any platform-specific complications.

Mantle Endpoint Authentication Resolution

We’ve fixed authentication failures with Mantle endpoints that were occurring due to missing x-api-key headers. This fix ensures that API calls to Mantle endpoints now include the proper authentication headers, preventing connection failures and improving overall API reliability.

How to Update

To update to Claude Code v2.1.131:

  1. VS Code Extension: Update through the Extensions marketplace in VS Code, or reload VS Code to automatically receive the update
  2. CLI Tool: Run your package manager’s update command or download the latest version from the releases page
  3. API Integrations: Update your dependencies to pull the latest SDK version

Windows users who experienced activation issues should see immediate improvement after updating.