Claude Code v2.1.136 Release Notes

Claude Code v2.1.136 introduces enterprise feedback surveys, MCP server stability fixes, and numerous UI/UX improvements for VS Code and JetBrains users.

May 8, 2026 • 10 min read • By ClaudeWorld

The latest Claude Code update brings significant improvements to enterprise features, MCP server reliability, and user experience across all supported platforms. This release focuses on stability enhancements and resolving several community-reported issues.

What’s New

Enterprise Features

  • OpenTelemetry Survey Integration: Added CLAUDE_CODE_ENABLE_FEEDBACK_SURVEY_FOR_OTEL to re-enable session quality surveys for enterprises using OpenTelemetry for response capture
  • Enhanced Auto Mode Controls: New settings.autoMode.hard_deny option provides unconditional blocking for auto mode classifier rules, regardless of user intent or allow exceptions

MCP Server Improvements

  • Persistent Server Configuration: Fixed critical issue where MCP servers configured in .mcp.json, plugins, and claude.ai connectors would disappear after /clear command
  • OAuth Token Management: Resolved concurrent refresh token conflicts that previously required daily re-authentication for users with multiple remote MCP servers
  • Login Stability: Fixed rare login loops caused by concurrent credential writes overwriting freshly-rotated OAuth tokens

Developer Experience Enhancements

  • Session Management: Fixed --resume and --continue commands not finding sessions when project paths contain underscores
  • WSL2 Compatibility: Image paste from Windows clipboard now works via PowerShell fallback when standard clipboard tools fail
  • File Discovery: Improved @ file picker to match files created mid-session and handle directories with 100+ entries

UI/UX Improvements

  • Visual Consistency: Standardized slash command dialog appearance with consistent footers, spacing, and immediate frame loading
  • Color Rendering: Fixed color positioning issues in bash output and markdown code blocks
  • Terminal Integration: Resolved keyboard input issues and whitespace handling in terminal output

Bug Fixes

  • Fixed API errors when extended thinking emitted redacted thinking blocks after tool calls
  • Resolved ReasonML diff rendering corruption and “undefined” text artifacts
  • Fixed plugin hook failures during cache cleanup operations
  • Corrected /usage weekly reset display and /insights crash issues

How to Update

To update to v2.1.136:

  1. VS Code Extension: Update through the Extensions marketplace or use the auto-update feature
  2. JetBrains Plugin: Check for updates in your IDE’s plugin manager
  3. Agent SDK: Pull the latest version from the repository
  4. Manual Installation: Download the release package from the official GitHub repository

Restart your development environment after updating to ensure all changes take effect.