Claude Code

Version: v2.1.224

By Anthropic

Released: 2026-08-07

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Anthropic

AI Coding Agent

CLI

Developer Tools

Paid

Anthropic's agentic coding tool that runs in the terminal, IDE and desktop, reading and editing a codebase, running commands and shipping pull requests from natural-language instructions. The 7 August 2026 update (v2.1.224) added cross-session messaging, letting separate Claude Code sessions pass findings to each other via new ListAgents and SendMessage tools.

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AI-Powered

Leverages advanced AI technology to deliver cutting-edge capabilities and results.

Fast & Efficient

Optimized performance ensures quick results without compromising on quality.

Purpose-Built

Specifically designed for coding tasks and workflows.

Anthropic Model Timeline

7 Aug 2026

Claude CodeCurrent

1 Jul 2026Claude Fable 5

1M tokens context

30 Jun 2026Claude Sonnet 5

1M tokens context

30 Jun 2026Claude Sonnet 5

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30 Jun 2026Claude Mythos 5

2 Jun 2026Anthropic Mythos 1

1 Jun 2026Claude Fable 5

1M tokens context

28 May 2026Claude Opus 4.8

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13 Jan 2026Claude Cowork

24 Nov 2025Anthropic: Claude Opus 4.5

200k tokens context

15 Oct 2025Anthropic: Claude Haiku 4.5

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1 Oct 2025Claude 4.5 Haiku

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29 Sept 2025Anthropic: Claude Sonnet 4.5

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5 Aug 2025Anthropic: Claude Opus 4.1

200k tokens context

22 May 2025Anthropic: Claude Opus 4

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22 May 2025Anthropic: Claude Sonnet 4

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24 Feb 2025Anthropic: Claude 3.7 Sonnet (thinking)

200k tokens context

24 Feb 2025Anthropic: Claude 3.7 Sonnet

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4 Nov 2024Anthropic: Claude 3.5 Haiku

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22 Oct 2024Anthropic: Claude 3.5 Sonnet

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13 Mar 2024Anthropic: Claude 3 Haiku

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Specifications

pricingIncluded with Claude Pro (£16/mo) and Max (£80-£160/mo); API usage billed separately

AI Evaluation

4.6

Expert Rating

The most widely adopted terminal-native coding agent, with a fast-moving feature cadence (worktrees, agent teams, cross-session messaging) and strong default safety guardrails around permissions.

Pros

Deep, low-friction terminal and IDE integration
Frequent, substantial feature releases (agent teams, cross-session messaging, Remote Control)
Careful default permission model: agents can't self-approve risky actions

Cons

Cross-session messaging and some newer features aren't yet available on native Windows
Usage is metered against Claude plan limits or API billing
Best results depend on Claude's own models rather than being model-agnostic

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